Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Smith lauds South Africa's 'immense' record

Oct 26, 2013: It took a little longer than appear likely at one stage, but South Africa's comfortably victory extends a formidable overseas sequence which vindicates their No. 1 status

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Misbah questions Pakistan's domestic set-up

Oct 26, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq has suggested that Pakistan need a stronger first-class system to help them become a more consistent Test side

New Zealand in Bangladesh 2013-14

Want to set ODI record in Bangladesh right - Southee

Oct 26, 2013: Tim Southee, the New Zealand fast bowler, has spoken of revenge being a part of their motivating factors ahead of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, after the 2010 series where they lost 4-0

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

No zips on cricket kit by 2015

Oct 26, 2013: It has been revealed that zips were due to be banned from international cricket kit before the latest ball-tampering controversy

'If you play well one day, the opposition will plan for you the next day'

Oct 26, 2013: Mominul Haque does not wish to bask in the glory of his Man-of-the-Series performances against New Zealand when there are mistakes to learn from

Haryana v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Lahli

'Mixed feelings' in Mumbai dressing room - Zaheer

Oct 26, 2013: Zaheer Khan, the interim Mumbai captain, has said that there are 'mixed feelings' in the dressing room about Tendulkar's final Ranji match in Lahli against Haryana

Roving reporter

The farewell frenzy hits little Lahli

Oct 26, 2013: The small Haryana town comes alive for Tendulkar's Ranji match

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

PCB wants clarification on 'inconsistent' ball-tampering penalty

Oct 26, 2013: Najam Sethi, the chairman of the interim management committee running the PCB, has said the Pakistan board wants clarification from the ICC on the "inconsistency" in the application of the ball-tampering rule

Fan tribute

The boy from Neverland

Oct 26, 2013:

West Indies in India 2013-14

West Indies' tour game shifted to Kolkata

Oct 26, 2013: The West Indies' three-day tour game ahead of their two-Test series in India has been shifted from Cuttack to Jadavpur University Complex in Kolkata

Can aliens understand cricket?

Oct 26, 2013: If they ever met the chaps who run Cricket Australia, they may reconsider any plans of invading our planet

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Another 'C' word for South Africa?

Oct 26, 2013: South Africa's reputation of being arguably the most professional and respectable team has taken a hit by the ball-tampering episode

Photo: Headingley 2002

Imperio

Oct 26, 2013:

The Ashes 2013-14

Finn, Tremlett, Rankin compete for final bowling spot

Oct 26, 2013: Steven Finn, Chris Tremlett and Boyd Rankin will have to make their case for England's third pace-bowling slot in the practice games before the Ashes Tests, according to captain Alastair Cook

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

South Africa preserve away record in Test series

Oct 26, 2013: South Africa's unbeaten run in Test series on the road will extend further after their victory in Dubai, which allowed them to share the spoils of this two-match rubber with Pakistan

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Ajmal reprimanded for on-field celebrations

Oct 26, 2013: Saeed Ajmal has received an official reprimand after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, on the third day of the Dubai Test against South Africa

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Cuttack

Fifth ODI called off due to rain, wet outfield

Oct 26, 2013: The fifth ODI between India and Australia in Cuttack has been called off due a wet outfield

The buzz

The Sachin Tendulkar suite

Oct 26, 2013: A round-up of the news as Tendulkar's Ranji game makes headlines

India in South Africa 2013-14

'Lorgat wasn't involved in my letter' - Becker

Oct 26, 2013: David Becker, the ICC's formal legal head, has said that the recent statement issued by him regarding the Future Tours Programme was not linked in any way to Cricket South Africa CEO, Haroon Lorgat

Momentum One Day Cup 2013-14

Rossouw ton secures close Knights win

Oct 26, 2013: A round-up of Momentum One Day Cup matches played on October 25, 2013