India in South Africa 2013-14

Venue allocation short on cricketing reasons

Oct 30, 2013: "Centralising venues" is a limp explanation for the curious fixture list for India's tour of South Africa

Indian Premier League news

Tighter ship could balance IPL's post-Sahara losses

Oct 30, 2013: The loss of the Pune Warriors franchise will hurt the BCCI financially. But in a volatile market, an eight-team IPL may work in the board's favour

The Ashes 2013-14

England secure stiffer preparation

Oct 30, 2013: England are set to complete their preparations for the first Ashes Test in Brisbane against strong opposition having secured a significant concession from Cricket Australia.

India vs Australia, 6th ODI, Nagpur

Kohli fastest to 17 ODI tons

Oct 30, 2013: Statistical highlights from the sixth ODI between India and Australia in Nagpur, another high-scoring run chase

County news

ESPNcricinfo county coverage scoops ECB award

Oct 30, 2013: ESPNcricinfo has been recognised as the best destination for county cricket coverage after being named the ECB's Online Publication of the Year

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Steady Naeem shows Bangladesh top order the way

Oct 30, 2013: Naeem Islam, who scored 84 off 115 balls in the first ODI against New Zealand, admitted that he was frustrated and uncomfortable during the initial part of his innings, as he struggled to get off the mark

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group A, first round, 4th day

Punjab take bonus point with innings win

Oct 30, 2013: A round-up of the fourth day's play from Group A games of the first round of the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group C, 1st round, 4th day

Chaudhari seven-for seals big Maharashtra win

Oct 30, 2013: The fourth-day round-up of Group C games of the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy

India in South Africa 2013-14

Full coverage of the controversies over India's SA tour

Oct 30, 2013: Full coverage of the controversies in the lead-up to India's tour of South Africa in 2013

India v Australia, 6th ODI, Nagpur

Jadeja's no-balls, and Finch's hoick

Oct 30, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the sixth ODI between India and Australia

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group B, 1st round, 4th day

All-round Saurashtra secure massive win

Oct 30, 2013: The fourth-day round-up of Group B matches of Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Haryana v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, 4th day

Ranji opener 'perfect preparation' for Tendulkar for WI Tests - Zaheer

Oct 30, 2013: Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Haryana was "perfect preparation" for Sachin Tendulkar ahead of his farewell Test series against West Indies, Zaheer Khan has said

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Bangladesh aim for series win, NZ look to stay alive

Oct 30, 2013: A preview of the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur

WA Chairman's XI v England XI, Tour match, Perth

England's tall quicks go head-to-head

Oct 30, 2013: England have set up a potential fast-bowling shootout in their opening tour match against a Western Australia Chairman's XI with Boyd Rankin, Steven Finn and Chris Tremlett all vying for what is likely to be the final bowling slot

Haryana v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, 4th day

'Tendulkar innings was the difference' - Jadeja

Oct 30, 2013: Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 79 in his final domestic match was the difference between Mumbai and Haryana, Ajay Jadeja has said

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st ODI, Sharjah

South Africa pull off one-run heist

Oct 30, 2013: Pakistan conspired a dispiriting collapse as the pitch deteriorated in Sharjah, while Imran Tahir, playing his first ODI in two-and-a-half years, led South Africa to a one-run win

Victoria v WA, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne, 1st day

Western Australia rebound after White exit

Oct 30, 2013: Victoria saw several starts from their top and middle-order batsmen but failed to capitalise on them, especially after Cameron White's departure for 83

Ryan ten Doeschate and Adrian Sutil

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South Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, 1st day

Cooper ton revives South Australia

Oct 30, 2013: Tom Cooper and Johan Botha put on an unbeaten 193-run partnership for the fourth wicket, taking advantage of an injury-hit Queensland to lift South Australia in Adelaide

Cricket teams are workplaces too

Oct 30, 2013: Close friendships with everyone on a team are never likely, no matter what the fans may think. More so in a top-flight team