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

Broad undermines Australia's challenge

Nov 20, 2013: The wicket looks fantastic," said Michael Clarke, an Australian captain with renewed heart, as he won the toss at the start of the return Ashes series. The same could not be said of Australia's batting

The Official Confectionery Stall Ashes Preview

Nov 20, 2013: Andy Zaltzman provides the almost-definite preview of the Ashes series and why England should, could, or might not retain the urn

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20, Johannesburg

Miller's mantra, Pakistan's clerical error

Nov 20, 2013: Plays of the Day from the first Twenty20 between South Africa and Pakistan, in Johannesburg

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20, Pallekele

Leadership curbing Chandimal's spirit

Nov 20, 2013: While Dinesh Chandimal has shown the aptitude to captain Sri Lanka, he seems to be shackled by it, and this has badly affected in his limited-overs batting of late

ICC World T20 Qualifier 2013-14

Enjoying the highs of the T20 roller coaster

Nov 20, 2013: The Ireland captain's tour diary during the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in the UAE

Uttar Pradesh v Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy, Group B, Meerut

TN batsmen face UP bowling test

Nov 20, 2013: The Ranji match between Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is being billed as a clash between UP's strong bowling and Tamil Nadu's formidable batting

The Ashes 2013-14

Brad Haddin's well played fifty

Nov 20, 2013: Family illness might have swept Brad Haddin away from cricket altogether, but he has returned to Brisbane in search of the Ashes win that has always eluded him

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20, Pallekele

Rare clear forecast for SL-NZ finale

Nov 20, 2013: Fans who have followed this series so far may want to sit down before reading the following sentence: rain is not expected to affect the second Twenty20

Maharashtra v Goa, Ranji Trophy, Group C, Pune

Chaudhari's action a focus for Maharashtra before Goa tie

Nov 20, 2013: Fast bowler Sachin Chaudhari's action remains the centre of attention for Maharashtra, even as they prepare for a Group C game against Goa in Pune

West Indies in India 2013-14

West Indies need to play smart cricket in ODIs - Bravo

Nov 20, 2013: Dwayne Bravo, West Indies' ODI captain, wants his team to be "skillful and smart" as they take on India in a three-match series, starting with the first ODI in Kochi on November 21

India news

Mumbai teenager hits record 546

Nov 20, 2013: Prithvi Pankaj Shaw, a 14-year-old from Mumbai, has entered the record books after smashing 546 runs - the highest score by an Indian batsman in minor cricket - during a Harris Shield match at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st T20, Johannesburg

South Africa clinch narrow D/L win

Nov 20, 2013: South Africa clinched a narrow four-run win (D/L method) over Pakistan in a rain-affected T20 in Johannesburg

Dhaka Premier Division

Gazi Tank register commanding win over Kalabagan

Nov 20, 2013: A round-up of the Dhaka Premier Division matches played on November 20, 2013

India news

Supreme Court appoints observer for RCA elections

Nov 20, 2013: The Supreme Court has appointed retired justice NM Kasliwal as the principal observer for the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections

The Ashes and the audience effect

Nov 20, 2013: Having a baying crowd in your corner can only be a good thing, can't it?

Kevin Pietersen's 100th Test

One of England's biggest matchwinners

Nov 20, 2013: Kevin Pietersen has been England's best batsman in the last 30 years, and one of their biggest matchwinners ever

Sri Lanka in Bangladesh 2013-14

Bangladesh-SL Tests from January 27

Nov 20, 2013: The Bangladesh-Sri Lanka series that was scheduled for February 2014 has been advanced by a few days, to allow the Asia Cup to kick off on February 24

County news

Notts turn to Jaques for cover

Nov 20, 2013: Nottinghamshire have signed Australian batsman Phil Jaques on a short-term deal for the start of next season in anticipation of losing Alex Hales to the IPL

Sri Lanka cricket

'Pay for SL job embarrassing' - Rixon

Nov 20, 2013: Steve Rixon, Australia's assistant coach, has said the remuneration Sri Lanka Cricket offered when they approached him for the job of the national team's coach was "embarrassing", considering the position

Tendulkar towns

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