West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

Captains' futures at stake in series

Nov 30, 2013: Darren Sammy and Brendon McCullum have both had moments to savour as captains at international level but the pair begin this contest with major questions hanging over them

Afghanistan v Ireland, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, final

Associate rivals battle for higher seeding

Nov 30, 2013: The winner will have what on paper is an easier match-up, taking on Zimbabwe along with two other Associates in Group B of the next qualifier to advance into the "Super 10s" at the World Twenty20

CA Chairman's XI v England XI, Alice Springs, 2nd day

England tour veering off course

Nov 30, 2013: A lacklustre display by England in Alice Springs has added to the impression of an Ashes tour veering off course

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

Injured Hilfenhaus out for up to a month

Nov 30, 2013: The chances of Ben Hilfenhaus playing any part in the Ashes lengthened considerably after he suffered a mild side strain as Tasmania fought to restrict New South Wales on the second day in Hobart

South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Centurion

De Villiers steers South Africa to victory in tricky chase

Nov 30, 2013: South Africa chased successfully for the first time in eight matches but they had their bowlers to thank for setting up a moderate target

The Ashes 2013-14

Lehmann ponders Faulkner inclusion

Nov 30, 2013: James Faulkner looms as an addition to Australia's bowling attack for Adelaide while George Bailey may be demoted to drinks duty after only one match as the coach Darren Lehmann considers the best way to use his resources in the second Ashes Test without

Victoria v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Ferguson and Hughes tons keep SA on top

Nov 30, 2013: Callum Ferguson and Phillip Hughes both reminded the national selectors of their presence with centuries that kept South Australia firmly on top on the second day against Victoria at the MCG

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group C, 5th round, 3rd day

Himachal ride on Rishi Dhawan form

Nov 30, 2013: A round-up of the third day's play from Group C Ranji Trophy matches played on November 30, 2013

Dhaka Premier Division 2013-14

Positive mindset revives Morgan

Nov 30, 2013: Morgan's 86 helped Gazi Tank Cricketers clinch their maiden Dhaka Premier League title when they comfortably beat Prime Doleshwar by 60 runs on Friday

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group B, 5th round, 3rd day

Baroda wrap up 246-run win against MP

Nov 30, 2013: A round-up of the third day's play from Group B Ranji Trophy matches played on November 30, 2013

India in South Africa 2013-14

Dhawan ready for SA challenge

Nov 30, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan believes the experience of playing top fast bowlers in the IPL and the recent ODI series against Australia has helped the Indian batsmen to overcome nerves, which is likely to hold them in good stead in South Africa

How to make a proper cricket video game

Nov 30, 2013: It's not easy to capture the essence of playing at a rubbish level

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

Sammy hopes to learn India lesson

Nov 30, 2013: Darren Sammy hopes the more-laid back environment provided by a tour of New Zealand will help his side recover from the two heavy Test defeats they suffered in India

The stars of Kathiawar

Nov 30, 2013: In all the talk of Bombay's credentials as a historical stronghold of Indian cricket, a region to the north gets overlooked

Tendulkar's Test career: into uncharted waters

Nov 30, 2013: An objective statistical analysis of Sachin Tendulkar's Test career

USA cricket

It's not just an insect in the US

Nov 29, 2013: Kamashi Ayyar in Wisden India chronicles the rise in prominence of cricket in the United States from a game introduced by immigrants to the reason why some students went to school

Baroda v Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy, Vadodara, 2nd day

Flurry of wickets puts Moti Bagh pitch in spotlight

Nov 29, 2013: After 35 wickets - 31 to spinners - fell in two days at the Moti Bagh Stadium, groundsman Vishvjeet Sinh Padhiyar said batsmen from both sides played like "in the IPL"

County news

Maynard in line for Glamorgan return

Nov 29, 2013: Matthew Maynard, the former England batsman who resigned as Glamorgan's director of cricket in 2010, has said he will return to the county as a batting coach

County news

Somerset enjoy record financial year

Nov 29, 2013: Somerset may have endured a testing time on the field in 2013 but their performance off it has been described as "outstanding" as they announced a record pre-tax profit.

Services v Bengal, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 2nd day

Lahiri carries Bengal beyond 400

Nov 29, 2013: Allrounder Saurasish Lahiri made full use of a lifeless track, scoring a century which propelled Bengal to a respectable first innings score of 431 in 166.2 overs against Services, in the Group B encounter in Palam