New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2013-14

'Win series first, blood youth later' - Mathews

Nov 8, 2013: Angelo Mathews said Sri Lanka would aim to secure the three-match ODI series against New Zealand before looking at blooding young players

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2013-14

Mills confident of youngsters stepping up

Nov 8, 2013: Successive ODI series losses in Bangladesh might stretch the optimism of even the most seasoned international captain, but ahead of his first full series at the helm of a youthful side in Sri Lanka, Kyle Mills found cause for positivity in New Zealand's 0

Pakistan v South Africa, 4th ODI, Abu Dhabi

When Afridi turned captain

Nov 8, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between Pakistan and South Africa in Abu Dhabi

Australia news

Bopara signs up for BBL

Nov 8, 2013: England allrounder Ravi Bopara has signed up to play for the Sydney Sixers in this season's Big Bash League

Pakistan in South Africa 2013-14

PCB and CSA to increase ties

Nov 8, 2013: The PCB and CSA have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding that will increase cricketing ties between the two countries

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

Badrinath 248 powers Tamil Nadu

Nov 8, 2013: Round-up of all the matches played in Group B of the Ranji Trophy on November 8, 2013

New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2013-14

Clouds loom over odd encounter

Nov 8, 2013: The return of cricket in Sri Lanka is enough to get fans interested, while a depleted New Zealand have points to prove - providing the rains hold off

India v West Indies, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day

'We were beaten on the mental side' - Sammy

Nov 8, 2013: Darren Sammy was unhappy with the brittleness of West Indies' batting and the lack of pressure applied by the back-up bowlers

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group A, 2nd round, 2nd day

Mumbai on top after Dabholkar six-for

Nov 8, 2013: Round-up of all the matches played in Group A of the Ranji Trophy on November 8, 2013

Australia A v England XI, Tour match, Hobart

Gooch prefers his beef wellington

Nov 8, 2013: Graham Gooch has been variously described over the years as a fitness freak and a bit of a trencherman, so he was well qualified to provide an official response to all the delighted gossip over their leaked Ashes cookbook

Dhaka Premier Division 2013

Mohammedan progress with victory

Nov 8, 2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club confirmed a place in the second phase of the Dhaka Premier League with a 40-run win over Kalabagan Krira Chakra

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

Teenager Saha helps Tripura fight back

Nov 8, 2013: A round-up of the second day's play of Group C's second round matches from the Ranji Trophy

India v West Indies, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day

Ashwin underlines his batting potential

Nov 8, 2013: As a Test batsman, he has looked more assured and solid than some of the replacements India have tried for Sourav Ganguly

India v West Indies, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day

Five-for on debut, and fifth consecutive Test win for India

Nov 8, 2013: Stats highlights from India's fifth consecutive Test-win, at the Eden Gardens

County news

Madsen extends Derbyshire contract

Nov 8, 2013: Derbyshire's captain and leading batsman Wayne Madsen has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club for another three years

Cricket

'Sport was the making of me'

Nov 8, 2013: Gideon Haigh, writing for the Spectator, reviews Ricky Ponting's autobiography At the Close of Play, arguing that the book is merely a honest and humble account on the player's life, rather than a controversial bandwagon that it has been made out to be

Cricket

Autobiographies- a chance to reflect, a chance to vent

Nov 8, 2013: Dirk Nannes, writing for All Out Cricket believes that autobiographies gives players a chance to reflect and vent about their careers

Baroda v Uttar Pradesh, Ranji Trophy, Vadodara, 2nd day

RP Singh triggers Baroda's collapse

Nov 8, 2013: In his first Ranji match of the season, RP Singh 4 for 50 to send Baroda collapsing to 228 on the second day in Moti Bagh

Gujarat v Delhi, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Surat, 2nd day

Match even though Gambhir and Sehwag fail

Nov 8, 2013: An unbeaten fifth-wicket partnership of 146 between Mithun Manhas and Manan Sharma helped Delhi to 195 for 4 against Gujarat at the end of day two

India v West Indies, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day

Dhoni lauds 'fantastic' Shami

Nov 8, 2013: MS Dhoni has lavished praise on debutants, Mohammed Shami and Rohit Sharma, after they played starring roles in India's innings victory