South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Cape Town

Experienced men return to bolster teams

Nov 23, 2013: The upcoming ODI series between South Africa and Pakistan will be more about the teams finding the right balance ahead of the 2015 World Cup

The phenomenon of cricket's next big thing

Nov 23, 2013: Explained via the story of the greatest pen ever used

South Africa v Pakistan, second Twenty20, Cape Town

Karachi comes to Cape Town

Nov 23, 2013: Newlands was painted green and white, and the chants had a subcontinental ring to them

Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Warner and Clarke flay England

Nov 23, 2013: Domineering hundreds by Michael Clarke and David Warner, a declaration with an impregnable position swiftly achieved and two England wickets in the final hour: things could not have gone much better for Australia

The battle Clarke can win

Nov 23, 2013: Michael Clarke just needs to go back to the basics and trust them to overcome his issues against the short ball; he is a wonderful player and Australia should be proud of him

1953

A barnacle on Australia's backside

Nov 23, 2013: Questionable spirit of cricket isn't just a modern tendency. Great players of the past also indulged in it, especially when it came to saving a Test

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20, Cape Town

Verbal Steyn lets loose

Nov 22, 2013: Plays of the day from the second T20 between South Africa and Pakistan in Cape Town

India news

Judge defers Rajasthan Cricket Association elections

Nov 22, 2013: Justice NM Kasliwal, the judge appointed by Supreme Court as principal observer for the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, has deferred the poll dates decided on by the two main factions

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd T20, Cape Town

Akmal, spinners help Pak draw level

Nov 22, 2013: A 102-run stand between Mohammad Hafeez and Umar Akmal allowed Pakistan to put on their most competitive batting display in limited-overs matches against South Africa in the last month and break a six-match winless streak

President's Cup One-Day Tournament 2013-14

Farhat, Masood fifties set up Habib Bank win

Nov 22, 2013: A round-up of the President's Cup one-day trophy matches that took place on November 22, 2013

Delhi v Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Delhi, 2nd day

Ishant's five bundles out Haryana for 138

Nov 22, 2013: Ishant Sharma's sixth five-wicket haul ensured Haryana were bundled cheaply for 138, after which Gautam Gambhir and Unmukt Chand, looking to build on Delhi's lead, took them to stumps unscathed

When petulant jingoism is mistaken for news

Nov 22, 2013: A Brisbane newspaper's campaign to vilify Stuart Broad has backfired spectacularly, and deservedly, as it wrongly portrays Australian fans as churlish and immature

Sri Lanka news

SLC denies Rixon asked for interview

Nov 22, 2013: SLC has denied it requested Australia assistant coach, Steve Rixon, to travel to Sri Lanka in order to interview for the available coaching position

Maharashtra v Goa, Ranji Trophy, Pune, 2nd day

Khadiwale double-ton powers Maharashtra to 635

Nov 22, 2013: Maharashtra continued their trend of putting up a big first-innings total to pressurize their opponents as they piled on a colossal 635 against Goa - on the second day at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group B, 3rd round, 2nd day

Bengal take lead despite Pujara ton

Nov 22, 2013: A round-up of the second day's play from Group B Ranji Trophy matches played on November 22, 2013

Maharashtra v Goa, Ranji Trophy, Pune, 2nd day

Maharashtra's Khadiwale comes of age

Nov 22, 2013: While Harshad Khadiwale has shown glimpses of his talent in seasons past, his consistent start to the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy shows how much he has matured as an opener

Zimbabwe news

Zimbabwe domestic season to proceed without funding

Nov 22, 2013: Zimbabwe's domestic season will get underway in two weeks' time, without sponsorship for any of its three formats

Uttar Pradesh v Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 2nd day

UP look for lower-order push against TN

Nov 22, 2013: Tamil Nadu's tail-end batsmen stretched the total close to 300 on the second morning, and Uttar Pradesh will need similar defiance from their lower order if they are to match that first-innings score in Meerut

County news

Trescothick retains Somerset captaincy

Nov 22, 2013: Somerset have announced that Marcus Trescothick will remain as captain for next season, ending speculation surrounding Taunton. James Hildreth has been appointed vice-captain.

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group C, 4th round, 2nd day

Assam dominate second day with bat

Nov 22, 2013: A round-up of the day's play from Group C Ranji Trophy matches played on November 22, 2013