It's early days still, but a first win for Chennai or a first loss for Kolkata either way will surely make for a riveting contest

Wriddhiman Saha's selection today in the India squad for the first Test against South Africa, though surprising, has once again put him in the familiar No. 2 spot, this time behind captain MS Dhoni

The seven-match one-day international series between India and Australia, with its sellout crowds and high TRPs, has made the talk of 'the death of ODIs' sound premature

Cricinfo previews the second ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Centurion

Cricinfo previews the third one-day international between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to be played at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium

Cricinfo previews the first of five ODIs between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

A clinical performance by Victoria meant the Delhi Daredevils, like Royal Challengers Bangalore yesterday, were in danger of failing to make full use of the home advantage

Teams from outside India, keen on grabbing a slice of the one pie that has stayed reasonably intact through the recession, seek Indian sponsors who in turn see the benefits of overseas exposure

Cricinfo previews the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Dambulla

Mashrafe Mortaza is confident of fulfilling the responsibility he has been given and is focused on improving Bangladesh's standing in Test cricket

What could have been a potential quarter-final clash will be of less importance now that Punjab's defeat against Chennai has made things easier for the other Southern Indian teams

It's a do-or-die match for Kings XI Punjab in this, the last lap of the league matches, and they could not have asked for tougher opposition

Both teams remain at the bottom of the table but, while Kolkata are almost certainly out of the tournament, Bangalore have a chance of making the semi-finals. That alone should give them the edge going into the game

Nine things we love to hate about the IPL

The second IPL season has been insured for $286 million, more than double that of the $125 million cover last season, and includes provisions for acts of terrorism and cancelled matches

Lawsuits, resignations, sackings and more, in our look back at the third quarter of the year

Bad boys grab the headlines, the battle for Asian supremacy, and the first season of the IPL is a success

Big names who scored ducks in their final Test innings

With increased audiences tuned in, Neo Sports, the channel which holds the broadcast rights for the four-Test series, will be as pleased as punch