Whatever happened to playing for the love of the game?

May 29, 2014: There seems to be a trend in junior sport in Australia of rewarding kids for just turning up to play

The calculus of the batting average

May 29, 2014: The batting average is a misleading indicator. How about a scale that is more representative of batting performance?

Is T20 giving fielding short shrift?

May 29, 2014: Ways to raise the standard would be to have substitute fielders, and to bring in stats, like there are for batting and bowling

Ramnaresh Sarwan

'I used to be the messiest player in the West Indies dressing room'

May 29, 2014: Ramnaresh Sarwan talks about scoring six fours in a Test over, struggling to find a helmet that fit, and lessons from watching Brian Lara

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Old Trafford

Mathews at loss to explain collapse

May 28, 2014: Angel Mathews said Sri Lanka's ten-wicket defeat in the third ODI at Old Trafford was "one of the worst games I've ever played"

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Old Trafford

Jordan aggression speaks louder than words

May 28, 2014: When Sri Lanka's players tried to engage Chris Jordan verbally, the most they got back was a stare, and maybe another bouncer

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Old Trafford

Seventh ball the charm for Anderson

May 28, 2014: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third ODI

Glamorgan v Leicestershire, Cardiff, 4th day

O'Brien, Buck deny Glamorgan

May 28, 2014: Leicestershire were bailed out by the rain in Cardiff as Glamorgan's victory charge was aborted. A collapse of 5 for 9 left the visitors staring at defeat but a combination of weather and some late resistance rescued a draw.

Warwickshire v Somerset, Edgbaston, 4th day

Trescothick pleased with progress

May 28, 2014: Somerset's captain, Marcus Trescothick, was frustrated but generally satisfied with the progress of his side after the final day at Edgbaston was washed out

Mumbai Indians v Super Kings, IPL, Eliminator, Mumbai

PK v the world

May 28, 2014: Plays of the Day from the Eliminator between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

New Zealand news

Williamson hopeful for 'emerging' NZ

May 28, 2014: Kane Williamson is hopeful an emerging New Zealand side can replicate their excellent recent home form on the road when they take on the West Indies in the forthcoming three-match Test series

Kent v Worcestershire, Tunbridge Wells, 4th day

Rain ruins another Kent festival

May 28, 2014: At precisely one minute past three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon a game which had begun in the freshly-minted sunshine of Sunday morning was finally put to sleep.

IPL 2014 news

'Five bowlers make a huge difference' - Chawla

May 28, 2014: Piyush Chawla credited Kolkata Knight Riders' success to their ploy of using five frontline bowlers after they beat Kings XI Punjab and qualified for the IPL final

India in Bangladesh 2014

'Not surprised at India call-up' - Jadhav

May 28, 2014: Maharashtra batsman Kedar Jadhav said he wasn't surprised to get a call-up for the Bangladesh ODIs after a strong Ranji season and impressive outing in the IPL

India in England 2014

'One of the biggest moments of my life'- Pankaj

May 28, 2014: Seamer Pankaj Singh described his selection for the upcoming tour of England as "one of the biggest moments of my life"

Mumbai Indians v Super Kings, IPL, Eliminator, Mumbai

Efficient CSK enter another qualifier

May 28, 2014: After a few off games, Chennai Super Kings held on to all their catches, after which Mumbai Indians fumbled in the field to clear the qualifier passage for the most consistent team in the IPL history

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Old Trafford

Jordan stars in crushing victory

May 28, 2014: The levels of batting collapses are increasing with each match in this series. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 144 at The Oval, England plummeted for 99 in Durham and here the tourists subsided for 67 to lost by 10 wickets

South Africa cricket

Amla or de Villiers for SA captaincy?

May 28, 2014: Two former South Africa convener of selectors have their say on who should be the team's next captain

England news

Broad to be spoken to over tweet

May 28, 2014: Stuart Broad is to be reminded of his responsibilities on social media following a complaint by the PCB and the Pakistan spinner, Saeed Ajmal

Kings XI v Knight Riders, IPL, Qualifier 1, Kolkata

Akshar Patel's dream day

May 28, 2014: Plays of the day from Qualifier 1 played between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders