The Ashes 2017-18

The selectors have done what?

Nov 16, 2017: With Tim Paine surprisingly recalled by Australia, ESPNcricinfo picks out a few other selection calls that came out of the blue

IPL 2017

All-time IPL XI : The final nominees

May 9, 2017: Five phases of voting and over 220,000 votes later, we have the final nominees for our all-time IPL XI

Countdown : three days to go

Icemen at the death

Apr 2, 2017: Bowlers have often got the short shrift in the IPL. This countdown winds the clock back to ten near-miraculous death overs from some of the tournament's best

Countdown: 10 days to go

Pulling off the purple cap

Mar 26, 2017: A Pakistan quick with a shuffling action, a slower-ball master and a yorker specialist - there are many ways to top the wicket charts

Countdown : 17 days to go

On the dressing-room tour

Mar 19, 2017: These players have their kit bags constantly packed as they move from one IPL franchise to another

Mumbai v Gujarat, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, Final, Indore

Gujarat's best shot at title after 66-year wait

Jan 9, 2017: Mumbai have won a formidable 41 out of 45 Ranji finals, but this will be Gujarat's best chance after waiting more than six decades to have a shot at the title

Gujarat v Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy semi-final, Nagpur, 4th day

Bumrah six-for propels Gujarat into final

Jan 4, 2017: Jasprit Bumrah and RP Singh bowled Gujarat into the Ranji Trophy final for only the second time in the tournament's 83-year history

Gujarat v Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, Semi-final, Nagpur, 3rd day

Jaggi and Nadeem establish Jharkhand advantage

Jan 3, 2017: Ishank Jaggi's fifth century of the season and a three wickets in five overs in the final half hour before stumps turned the Ranji Trophy semi-final Jharkhand's way

Gujarat v Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, semi-final, Nagpur, 2nd day

Gujarat reap benefits of using RP Singh judiciously

Jan 2, 2017: RP Singh may not be the same menacing swing bowler he was when he first burst onto the scene, but Gujarat needed his experience at a critical time and he did not disappoint

Gujarat v Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, semi-final, Nagpur, 2nd day

RP Singh's three-for gives Gujarat the edge

Jan 2, 2017: RP Singh took three wickets as Gujarat reduced Jharkhand to 214 for 5 after being bowled out for 390 on a see-saw second day in Nagpur

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16

Parthiv, RP and a peek inside the Gujarat family

Dec 29, 2015: Guidance from two older statesmen, empowering of youngsters, a horses for courses selection policy and clarity of roles for players are beginning to bear fruit for Gujarat

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final 2015-16

Parthiv, RP Singh help Gujarat clinch maiden Vijay Hazare title

Dec 28, 2015: Parthiv Patel's maiden List A century and RP Singh's four-wicket opening burst punctured Delhi's chase of 274 as Gujarat were crowned Vijay Hazare Trophy champions for the first time

Ranji Trophy 2015-16, Group B, 7th round, 4th day

RP Singh's five-for leads Gujarat to victory

Nov 18, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group B matches on November 18, 2015

Why senior Ranji players move states

Sep 28, 2015: When their home teams aren't interested in developing them into mentors, experienced players look for new pastures

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group A, 4th round, 4th day

Bengal-Mumbai match ends in draw

Dec 31, 2014: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group A matches played on December 31, 2014

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group A, 2nd round, 1st day

Dinda, Veer Pratap rattle Karnataka

Dec 14, 2014: A round-up of the first day's play from Ranji Trophy Group A matches on December 14, 2014

Karnataka v UP, Ranji Trophy, quarter-final, Bangalore, 1st day

RP Singh doubtful for rest of quarter-final after hamstring pull

Jan 8, 2014: In a major setback for Uttar Pradesh, pace bowler RP Singh is likely to miss the rest of their quarter-final against Karnataka

Karnataka v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy quarterfinals, Bangalore

Is the old RP back?

Jan 7, 2014: RP Singh's image has suffered since he played a brief and forgettable part in India's infamous 2011 England tour. Leaner and back in rhythm, the Uttar Pradesh left-armer looks to change public perceptions once again

Bengal v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy, Kolkata, 2nd day

Blazing Shukla ton puts Bengal ahead

Dec 15, 2013: A century by Laxmi Shukla and a testing opening spell by the seamers gave Bengal the edge on the second day against Uttar Pradesh at Eden Gardens

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group B, 6th round, 1st day

Pankaj five-for powers Rajasthan

Dec 6, 2013: A round-up of the first day's play from Group B Ranji Trophy matches played on December 6, 2013