Pakistan news

Younis plays down ODI return

Jul 19, 2014: Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has played down talks of him scoring plenty of runs in the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day

Bhuvneshwar - Meerut's scissors

Jul 19, 2014: The small town in Uttar Pradesh is known for its assembly line of scissors and now, swing bowlers. While Praveen Kumar has fallen off the radar, the relatively humble Bhuvneshwar Kumar is made of sturdier metal

South Africa news

CSA suspends women players for alcohol abuse

Jul 19, 2014: Cricket South Africa has suspended four women players from their national academy, three of who have played at international level, and ordered them to undergo counselling after being found guilty of alcohol abuse

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's 3rd day

For goodness sake, pitch it up

Jul 19, 2014: Uniform pitches are a problem all over the world. They all play much the same. It is crucial that the indigenous qualities of surfaces in their various climates and conditions are allowed to flourish

India in England 2014

BCCI questions lack of video for Anderson case

Jul 19, 2014: Indian officials have questioned why crucial video footage that could have shed light on the alleged altercation between James Anderson and Ravi Jadeja is not available

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day

Bhuvneshwar's hits and Stokes' misses

Jul 19, 2014: Stats highlights from the third day of the Lord's Test

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Atapattu confident of SL victory

Jul 19, 2014: Sri Lanka coach Marvan Atapattu has said that he is confident his team can chase down 370 to win the Galle Test

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Mathews the captain reveals attacking side

Jul 19, 2014: Mathews has shown signs that he is beginning to ditch the conservatism he has become associated with - judging by his field placings - and begun to follow the footsteps of his famous predecessors

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day

MCC says ground staff made 'genuine mistake'

Jul 19, 2014: The MCC has admitted to "a genuine mistake" after a member of the Lord's groundstaff was shown sliding his feet on a good length

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Winning after 100-plus deficits, and Sangakkara's run-fest in 2014

Jul 19, 2014: Stats highlights from the fourth day in Galle, when Sri Lanka made a strong start in their chase of 370

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

SA need to be careful with the ball - Domingo

Jul 19, 2014: South Africa either need to become more discreet in their management of the match ball or stop trying to manipulate it to their advantage, was the message from Russell Domingo

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 3rd day

Determined Vijay keeps England at bay

Jul 19, 2014: India have lost more Tests at Lord's than at any other venue, but it will take a formidable bowling performance by England on the fourth morning for them to lose this one

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

SA's tampering offences expose lenient laws

Jul 19, 2014: South Africa have been associated with three ball-tampering offences in nine months. That all incidents have passed with little fuss shows that the ICC needs to enforce stricter laws to prevent it from recurring

India news

KSCA confirms third edition of Karnataka Premier League

Jul 19, 2014: The third edition of the Karnataka Premier League will take place between August and September, the Karnataka State Cricket Association confirmed on Friday

India in England 2014

Trent Bridge pitch rated 'poor' by match referee

Jul 19, 2014: The pitch at Trent Bridge, which hosted the first Investec Test between England and India, has been rated poor by match referee David Boon, the ICC said in a release

India in England 2014

Cook's form invites vultures

Jul 19, 2014: Alastair Cook's recent form has invited scathing criticism from experts. While some have suggested that Cook should drop himself from the side, others are prepared to wait and watch, writes Andy Bull in the Guardian

India in England 2014

Ashwin should have played at Lord's - Swann

Jul 19, 2014: Graeme Swann, the former England offspinner, lent support to India offspinner R Ashwin saying he should have been playing at Lord's

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day

Sri Lanka strong in chase of 370

Jul 19, 2014: Hashim Amla gave Sri Lanka four sessions to chase 370 and the hosts began strongly, knocking 110 off the target with Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten fifty

ICC news

Richardson points to BCCI 'gamesmanship' during ICC restructure

Jul 19, 2014: David Richardson. the ICC's chief executive, has admitted that the BCCI had indulged in "gamesmanship" during negotiations over the controversial restructure of the ICC

The decline of the specialist attacking bowler

Jul 19, 2014: Why do teams pick a fourth bowler who is practically incapable of taking five wickets in a Test innings simply because he can score a fighting 40?