New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

India hang on for a draw after McCullum triple

Feb 17, 2014: Brendon McCullum duly finished his triple, but Virat Kohli scored a sparkling century to make sure India didn't lose the Test

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Mushfiqur defends bowling tactics

Feb 17, 2014: Mushfiqur Rahim said the plan was to use away-going deliveries instead of ones that came in towards Thisara Perera

South Africa news

SA call-up better than IPL contract - Hendricks

Feb 17, 2014: Beuran Hendricks, the Cobras seamer, has called his selection to South Africa's Twenty20 squad as "better than an IPL contract."

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Steyn needs better support - Ntini

Feb 17, 2014: There was only one winner of the fast-bowling contest at Centurion Park, but Makhaya Ntini believes South Africa can turn the tables if Dale Steyn is given the support that Mitchell Johnson receives

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mirpur

'Absolutely terrific' Thisara delivers again

Feb 17, 2014: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews called Perera's match-changing 80 not out "absolutely brilliant" and praised Perera's all-round abilities

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

The Johnson show

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Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Shakib's swoop, Gazi's drop

Feb 17, 2014: Plays of the Day from the first ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Mirpur

Afghanistan news

Afghanistan name uncapped Tarakai for World T20

Feb 17, 2014: Afghanistan have called up an uncapped Najeeb Tarakai in place of Afsar Zazai to boost their batting for the World Twenty20

West Indies news

Smith looking to revive WI career

Feb 17, 2014: Dwayne Smith said that he hopes his exploits in the Nagico Super50, where he emerged as the top run scorer, would help revive his West Indies career

IPL news

BSkyB secure IPL from 2015

Feb 17, 2014: The IPL will only be available on pay TV in the UK from 2015 after BSkyB secured a three-year rights deal for the tournament

County news

Maxwell returns to Hampshire for T20

Feb 17, 2014: Glenn Maxwell, the Australia allrounder, will return to Hampshire for this season's NatWest T20 Blast and may also appear in the other formats depending on the availability of South Africa paceman Kyle Abbott.

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

SA mull over No. 7 conundrum

Feb 17, 2014: Andrew Hudson, South Africa's convener of selectors, said that the team were still working on getting the right balance, and might tinker with the No. 7 spot

England news

Brindle calls time on England career

Feb 17, 2014: England allrounder Arran Brindle has announced her retirement from international cricket.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2014

Kuldeep Yadav revels in being one of a kind

Feb 17, 2014: As one of the few left-arm chinaman bowlers in the world, Kuldeep Yadav brings refreshing variety to the India Under-19 attack

Afghanistan v Australia, Under-19 World Cup, Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan stun Australia for first win

Feb 17, 2014: Afghanistan Under-19s pulled off a major shock by defeating Australia Under-19s by 36 runs in Abu Dhabi

South Africa news

Morkel's joy at international lifeline

Feb 17, 2014: The person most surprised to hear Albie Morkel had been recalled to South Africa's Twenty20 squad was Albie Morkel himself

USA cricket

USACA's latest tax return shows $3 million debt

Feb 17, 2014: New light has been shed on the USA Cricket Association's financial status with the revelation that the organisation was more than $3 million in debt at the end of the 2012 financial year, a 59% rise in debt compared to 2011

New Zealand v India, 2nd Test, Wellington, 4th day

Defensive Dhoni hurts India again

Feb 17, 2014: Is it time for a Test captain who will be more authoritative in the big moments in overseas Tests?

Under-19 World Cup 2014

Pakistan and Bangladesh cruise

Feb 17, 2014: A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup matches played on February 17, 2014

Ireland in West Indies 2014

Ireland hope for Jamaica re-run

Feb 17, 2014: Cricket Ireland have a stated aim of reaching Test cricket by 2020. Such has been their success that they may be able to bring that target forward, but series like the one in West Indies have to be about more than just taking part