South Africa news

Former SA batsman dies aged 81

May 21, 2014: Chris Duckworth, a former South Africa batsman, died on May 16 at his home in Johannesburg

Corruption in cricket

Is this the death of live sport?

May 21, 2014: Tanya Aldred writing for the Telegraph, discusses the suspicions creeping up in the game as a result of match-fixing allegations, while Andy Bull of the Guardian believes that the first step to weed out corruption in the game is by accepting that cricket

Super Kings v Sunrisers, IPL 2014, Ranchi

March ahead or march-out time for Sunrisers

May 21, 2014: In a must-win match for Sunrisers Hyderabad, they take on Chennai Super Kings, who have lost their last two matches, in Ranchi

Australia news

'We take corruption personally' - Clarke, Harris

May 21, 2014: Ryan Harris has said he has taken cricket's current corruption storm personally, and Michael Clarke expressed hope the game's followers did not now assume that every match now needed to be viewed through cynical eyes

Knight Riders v Royal Challengers, IPL 2014, Kolkata

Royal Challengers' slim hopes on the line

May 21, 2014: Royal Challengers face a must-win match against Knight Riders, a team that can afford to lose a game and yet qualify for the playoffs.

IPL 2014 newsfile

Vohra influenced by 'calm' Sehwag

May 21, 2014: A round-up of IPL-related news on May 21, 2014

Pakistan news

Sethi back as PCB chairman, two days after removal

May 21, 2014: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered a stay against the Islamabad High Court judgement that had removed the PCB administration under Najam Sethi chairmanship and reinstated Zaka Ashraf as chairman

IPL 2014

KKR, Royals favourites in five-team race

May 21, 2014: IPL scenarios - Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are all but into the last four, along with Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings

May 20, 2014

Uthappa stars in Kolkata's win over Chennai

May 21, 2014: Robin Uthappa scored an impressive 67 runs from just 39 balls to help Kolkata beat Chennai by eight wickets, to draw level with Rajasthan on 14 points from 12 games, in the Indian T20 league on Tuesday.

How do you consistently turn victory into defeat?

May 21, 2014: The Delhi Daredevils have figured it all out

The need for heroes

May 21, 2014: Can any modern player fill the gargantuan boots of Botham, Viv Richards or Harold Larwood? Glenn Maxwell is making a mighty fist of it

New Zealand news

McCullum has acted 'quite properly' - ICC

May 21, 2014: The ICC has said it will "urgently investigate" the leaking of evidence in its match-fixing inquiries and has confirmed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is not under investigation and should be commended for his actions

When does the quest for perfection become a curse?

May 21, 2014: It's quite possible that Jonathan Trott's problems arose out of a focus on meeting all expectations

The corrida of uncertainty

May 21, 2014: There is much to admire in the rhythm and timing of a batsman's leave-alone, which at times seems to borrow from the quintessentially Iberian art of bullfighting

England v Sri Lanka, T20, The Oval

SL future glows brighter in victory

May 20, 2014: Encouraging innings from Kithuruwan Vithanage and Lahiru Thirimanne suggested Sri Lanka can handle the Jayawardene-Sangakkara succession issue

England v Sri Lanka, T20, The Oval

Carberry clanger highlights England muddle

May 20, 2014: A crucial dropped catch by Michael Carberry was just one example of England expecting things from players that they do not do a county level

England v Sri Lanka, T20, The Oval

Gurney gets himself off the mark

May 20, 2014: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from The Oval

Somerset v Durham, Taunton, 2nd day

Wood continues good impression

May 20, 2014: Mark Wood continues to make a good impression as Durham try to disguise the injury absence of their main man, Graham Onions

Pakistan news

Arif Ali Abbasi appointed PCB chief consultant

May 20, 2014: Zaka Ashraf, the PCB chairman, has appointed former chief executive officer Arif Ali Abbasi as his chief consultant

Knight Riders v Super Kings, IPL 2014, Kolkata

Cummins ends long wait with swift strike

May 20, 2014: Plays of the Day from the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens