Australia news

Wade suspended for pitch tampering

Nov 17, 2013: Victoria captain Matthew Wade has been suspended for one Sheffield Shield match for pitch tampering during his side's win over Tasmania at Bellerive Oval

2nd Test, Mumbai

Ojha's ten-for helps India beat West Indies, take series

Nov 17, 2013: Pragyan Ojha's ten-wicket haul in the second Test helped India beat West Indies by an innings and 126 runs in Mumbai on Saturday

Why do we insist on seeing the 'real' Sachin?

Nov 17, 2013: You can ask as much as you want for a more "human", more "feelable, touchable" Sachin, but he'll probably not change - and that's a good thing

The Watson and Johnson question marks

Nov 17, 2013: If the two won't be fit and ready for the Ashes, how will Australia's selectors spread the bowling load and boost the batting?

Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, 4th day, Hobart

Seamers secure big win for Victoria

Nov 16, 2013: Daniel Christian's three top-order wickets, as well an incisive spell of 9-1-35-2 from Clint McKay, set Victoria on their way to a comprehensive 129-run win over Tasmania at the Bellerive Oval

India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mumbai, 3rd day

Tendulkar and his people savour the final hours

Nov 16, 2013: With victory over West Indies a surety, Sachin Tendulkar took time out during his final day of cricket to enjoy the moment with his fans, team-mates and family

Tendulkar retires

Sachin Tendulkar leaves with stirring speech

Nov 16, 2013: Sachin Tendulkar played his last day of international cricket at the Wankhede, and after India sealed the series against West Indies, he gave an emotional farewell speech

India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mumbai, 3rd day

Tendulkar era ends with 2-0 sweep

Nov 16, 2013: The curtain came down on Sachin Tendulkar's storied Test career with one of India's most comprehensive victories as a hapless West Indies crumbled on the third morning

India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Mumbai, 3rd day

Tendulkar: composure amid chaos

Nov 16, 2013: On an emotional day in Mumbai, Sachin Tendulkar kept his emotions in check; while the fans went crazy, he calmly said his goodbyes with his family by his side

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

Bist, Bishnoi help Rajasthan to lead

Nov 16, 2013: A round-up of the third day's play of Group B's third round matches from the Ranji Trophy

West Indies news

Samuels, Shillingford reported for suspect actions

Nov 16, 2013: West Indies' Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford have been reported for suspect bowling actions by the ICC

Mumbai v Delhi, Ranji Trophy, Group A, 3rd day, Mumbai

Zaheer robs Delhi of first-innings lead

Nov 16, 2013: Zaheer Khan single-handedly helped Mumbai avoid conceding first-innings lead and Aditya Tare and Siddhesh Lad's quick, unbroken 133-run partnership setup an exciting last day's play against arch rivals Delhi at the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Dambulla

'It's easier for me to bat with Mahela' - Dilshan

Nov 16, 2013: Tillakaratne Dilshan has said he is more comfortable opening with Mahela Jayawardene than with any of the young players who have been trialled in that position this year, after the pair put on a 91-run stand at better than a run-a-ball against New Zealand

Staff picks

Watching Tendulkar say goodbye

Nov 16, 2013: ESPNcricinfo's India staff, on how it felt to watch Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to the game

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Dambulla

Mills slams tour scheduling

Nov 16, 2013: New Zealand acting captain Kyle Mills has slammed scheduling of his team's tour to Sri Lanka

Sachin mania: it's about religion

Nov 16, 2013: Like saints were revered and worshipped by people of various faiths, Tendulkar transcends differences and brings his devotees closer to the divine

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group A, 3rd round, 3rd day

Rao, Aaron take Jharkhand towards win

Nov 16, 2013: A round-up of the third day's play of Group A's third round matches from the Ranji Trophy

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

Big wins for Himachal, Kerala

Nov 16, 2013: A round-up of the second day's play of Group C matches from the Ranji Trophy

ICC World T20 Qualifier 2013-14

Three players reported over bowling actions

Nov 16, 2013: Three players have been reported for suspected illegal bowling actions after the first round of the games at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Pakistan v South Africa

Batsmen stand up as SA rise

Nov 16, 2013: AB de Villiers said South Africa's batsmen had "a few hard one-on-ones" after failing to match the bowlers' efforts at the start of the one-day series