Marcus North says he has never taken his spot for granted but does not believe the third Test in Hobart will decide his immediate international future

Ricky Ponting believes his pulling will become less risky as soon as his injured elbow heals properly

South Africa thought England's bowlers were "a bit naughty" with the ball in Cape Town. Others weighed in too

Kamran Akmal, the Pakistan wicketkeeper, has described his terrible outing in the Sydney Test, which Pakistan lost by 36 runs, as a "scary dream"

A round-up of the third day's play of the second round of the RBS Pentangular Cup

Eric Simons, the former South Africa coach, has been appointed India's bowling consultant for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh

Former India captain Anil Kumble has backed his state side Karnataka to shine in the Ranji Trophy final against Mumbai beginning on January 11 in Mysore.

The ICC will take a decision next week on whether to allow the Feroz Shah Kotla host World Cup matches in 2011, according to Sharad Pawar, the president-in-waiting

Stuart Broad and James Anderson, the two England bowlers at the centre of the recent ball-tampering controversy, have steadfastly defended their actions during the third Test against South Africa

A Pakistani MP has called for the sacking of PCB chairman Ijaz Butt, calling him "physically unfit" and questioning his handling of the aftermath of the Lahore attack

A round-up of the first day's action in first round of the Regional Four Day Competition 2009-10

Ben Hilfenhaus is still unsure when he will be able to return from his lingering knee injury but is determined not to come back too soon

Nottinghamshire captain Chris Read has signed a three year extension to his existing contract, committing him to the club until the end of the 2013 season

The ICC has announced the itineraries for the four countries involved in the Intercontinental Shield, its second-tier four-day competition

The leading Associates' itineraries for the first six months of 2010 have been announced by the ICC

Wayne Parnell is in line for his Test debut in South Africa's must-win final Test against England at the Wanderers next Thursday

A round-up of the second day's play of the second round of the RBS Pentangular Cup

Kabir Ali, the Worcestershire paceman, has failed to report for pre-season training with the club

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes the PCB's "big move" to call up Sarfraz Ahmed for the third Test, in all likelihood to replace a struggling Karman Akmal, is justified

USA's preparations for the ICC Under-19 World Cup came unstuck as they were beaten by Hong Kong in a warm-up match