Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle

Mathews' journey of self-discovery

Jul 15, 2014: Angelo Mathews' captaincy has been on an upward trend but will he go for the kill in his first assignment at home against South Africa, who are traditionally off-colour in Sri Lanka?

India in England 2014

India out-reversed on dry pitch

Jul 15, 2014: England consigned India to two reverse-swing-induced collapses whereas India bowlers mainly relied on the new ball's movement and uneven bounce by hitting the deck hard

A Trent Bridge extravaganza

Jul 15, 2014: Tail-end records set in the recent England-India Test, and double-tons by No. 7s

'The more fielders think for themselves, the better for the team'

Jul 15, 2014: Paul Collingwood talks about how fielding has evolved over time, manning backward point, the amazing AB de Villiers, and his fielding dream team

County news

Kieswetter facing face surgery

Jul 14, 2014: Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has confirmed he will need to undergo surgery after suffering a serious facial injury while batting against Northamptonshire - but says there will be no lasting damage to his eye.

Mahela Jayawardene retires

Stylist makes pragmatic exit

Jul 14, 2014: After bidding farewell to Test cricket in front of his home fans, Mahela Jayawardene will focus his energies on one final tilt at the 50-over World Cup

South Africa in Sri Lanka 2014

Philander targets new-ball damage

Jul 14, 2014: South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander believes the key to succeeding in Sri Lankan conditions lies in picking up early wickets while the ball is still new

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle

SA sweat on de Villiers fitness

Jul 14, 2014: AB de Villiers, who is suffering with a tight right hamstring and was unable to keep wicket during Monday's practice session

Pakistan cricket

Pakistan announce themselves

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Durham v Warwickshire, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Hain century gives Bears control

Jul 14, 2014: Sam Hain scored his second century in seven first-class matches as Warwickshire took a grip over Durham at Chester-le-Street.

Lancashire v Nottinghamshire, Aigburth, 2nd day

Kerrigan disappoints but Lancashire stay even

Jul 14, 2014: Some days at the cricket are dominated by great deeds; others involve the subtle interplay of individual contributions as teams strive for superiority. The second day of this game at Aigburth was of the latter variety.

Northamptonshire v Somerset, Wantage Road, 3rd day

Northants slip towards ninth defeat

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Worcestershire v Leicestershire, New Road, 2nd day

Smith retraces steps to keep Leicester in touch

Jul 14, 2014: Greg Smith successfully re-traced past footsteps as Leicestershire continued to make life difficult for Worcestershire despite Saeed Ajmal's four wickets for the Division Two leaders at New Road.

Essex v Hampshire, Colchester, 2nd day

Wheater happy on homecoming

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Gloucestershire v Derbyshire, Cheltenham, 1st day

Tavaré begins festival with third ton

Jul 14, 2014: A century from Will Tavare and an unbeaten 88 from Will Gidman took Gloucestershire to 304 for 6 on the opening day of the 2014 Cheltenham festival.

New Zealand cricket

A poster child for cricket purists

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Women's cricket

ECB sign Women's sponsorship deal

Jul 14, 2014: The ECB have signed a major sponsorship deal for England Women, in another fillip for the women's game

NatWest T20 Blast countdown

End of the road for Trescothick?

Jul 14, 2014: Marcus Trescothick's demise in the shortest format leads this week's countdown of the things that mattered in the NatWest T20 Blast

Bangladesh cricket

A case study in mismanagement

Jul 14, 2014: The BCB have swung from being too lenient on Shakib Al Hasan to throwing the book at him, without ever finding the middle ground while dealing with his transgressions

England news

'Cricklit' returns to Wormsley

Jul 14, 2014: An intriguing collection of people will assemble at Wormsley to play cricket, to debate, to listen to readings and, of course, to eat, drink and be merry at the second Words and Wickets Festival