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Chris Tremlett, the 6ft 7 quick bowler, is set to sign for Surrey after being given permission by current team Hampshire to talk to other clubs

Tremlett signs for Surrey

Tension seemed to have escalated within the higher echelons of the PCB with the director general Javed Miandad retorting to comments made by the chairman Ijaz Butt over the former's salary

Miandad hits back at Butt comments on salary

On a day when the young Mahmudullah experienced the special joy after his successful baby steps in Test cricket, another young man sighed in relief thinking about his past

The worst is behind me - Ishant Sharma

24-Jan-2010•Sriram Veera in Mirpur

BCCI to challenge ban on Kotla

The BCCI has launched an appeal, challenging the 12-month ban imposed by the ICC on the Feroz Shah Kotla

Cricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between Bangladesh and India in Mirpur

Bangladesh's Peter Pan

24-Jan-2010•Sriram Veera in Mirpur

Sri Lanka planning visit by India

Sri Lanka are looking to host India for three Tests and an ODI tri-series, with New Zealand the third team, later this year

24-Jan-2010•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

ECB denies reports of Gibson move

The England and Wales Cricket Board has denied reports that Ottis Gibson, England's bowling coach, is to resign his role and take up a position as coach of the West Indies

Uganda held off a spirited bowling display from United Arab Emirates to ensure their match ended in a draw on the fourth day at Abu Dhabi. Arshad Ali's hundred, with able support from Saqib Ali's fluent 77, had allowed UAE to declare at 282 for 9 to set U

Uganda hold off spirited UAE

South Africa has decided not to tour Pakistan later this year for a series of three Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20 over security fears, but the Pakistan Cricket Board has offered to host the series in the UAE

Pakistan offer to host South Africa in UAE

Former Pakistan captains have criticised the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt for the timing of his announcement that Mohammad Yousuf will be replaced as captain

Former captains criticise Ijaz Butt comments

Afghanistan, aided by five top-order half-centuries, grabbed a 69-run first innings lead to continue their strong performance against Ireland at Dambulla. William Porterfield and Gary Wilson's unbroken opening partnership had reduced Ireland's deficit to

Ireland steady after conceding lead

Tamim Iqbal, the Bangladesh opener, has said the home team respects India but are not in awe of them any more

Bangladesh no more in awe of India, says Tamim

23-Jan-2010•Sriram Veera in Mirpur

Bangladesh need to bat for longer periods - Dhoni

The Indian captain has said that Bangladesh cannot be taken lightly but that they have to learn to play better during the tough periods to do well in Test cricket

23-Jan-2010•Sriram Veera in Mirpur

Trans-Tasman rivals braced for knockout game

Mitch Marsh and Harry Boam are confident men ahead of the quarter-final between New Zealand and Australia in Rangiora

Sreesanth will return home ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh because of a thigh strain he suffered while bowling on the final day of the Chittagong Test

Sreesanth returns home, Laxman ruled out

23-Jan-2010•Sriram Veera in Dhaka

Ireland's women to meet England and New Zealand

Ireland's women will face double world-champions England as well as New Zealand in a quadrangular tournament to be held in England in July

Afghanistan seized the initiative on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup game against Ireland at Dambulla, reaching 263 for 3 at stumps with Shabir Noori, on 44 not out, and Mohammad Shahzad, unbeaten on 60 from only 62 balls, holding firm.

Afghans take 2nd day honours

Pakistan will have a new captain after their tour of Australia comes to an end in early February, Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, has said

New captain after Australia tour - Ijaz Butt

Hampshire have completed the signing of Kabir Ali, following Worcestershire's decision to release him from the final season of his contract after a long-standing dispute

Hampshire sign Kabir Ali