Pakistan v SA, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Pakistan sniffing big upset

Oct 16, 2013: Nearly everyone in the Pakistan team contributed as South Africa were left facing defeat in Abu Dhabi

The Ashes 2013-14

Australia's Gabba Test team announcement on November 12

Oct 16, 2013: Australia's Ashes squad announcement for the first Test in Brisbane has again been turned into a major set-piece event, this time coinciding with the unveiling of the Centre of Excellence upgrade in Brisbane

India v Australia, first ODI, Pune

India v Australia - turning points

Oct 16, 2013: Turning points from the first ODI between India and Australia played in Pune on Sunday

1st ODI

Bailey helps Australia trump India in first ODI

Oct 16, 2013: George Bailey's quickfire 85 from 82 balls helped the visitors beat India by a 72-run margin in the first ODI at Pune on Sunday.

Big Bash League 2013-14

Morgan signs with Sydney Thunder

Oct 16, 2013: Eoin Morgan, the England batsman, has signed up to play for the Sydney Thunder at Australia's Big Bash League

Finch channels his inner Henry VIII

Oct 16, 2013: And adds a touch of Brendon McCullum to the mix

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2013

Hong Kong squad named for ICC World T20 Qualifiers in Dubai

Oct 16, 2013: The Hong Kong selectors have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC World T20 Qualifier 2013 in Dubai.

Tendulkar: not a players' player

Oct 16, 2013: Perhaps fighting the BCCI is a losing battle but if there was one player who could have thrown sand in the wheels of their juggernaut, it was Tendulkar

Man on a mission

Oct 16, 2013: Moeen Ali is proud to be a visible role model for Muslim cricketers in England but his talent with bat and ball is now also catching the eye

Pakistan v South Africa

Oct 16, 2013:

'I'm honest, and I stand up for what I believe is right'

Oct 16, 2013: BCCI president N Srinivasan, currently in the eye of more than one storm, speaks about India's South Africa tour, the board producing TV telecasts, and the health of the game in the country

Anderson aims for 400 Test wickets

Oct 16, 2013: England fast bowler James Anderson has his sights on 400 Test wickets, a mark he said he could reach in around two years as long as he remains fit

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Tendulkar available for Mumbai's season opener

Oct 15, 2013: Sachin Tendulkar will warm up for his farewell Test series by appearing in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Haryana, to be played in Lahli from October 27 to 30

County news

Smith appointed Leicestershire first team coach

Oct 15, 2013: Leicestershire, reeling from an awful season, have reorganised their coaching set-up in a bid to find improvement

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

From wildcard to senior

Oct 15, 2013: Khurram Manzoor looked tentative on his Pakistan comeback but, two Tests later, made a century against the No. 1 Test attack alongside a debutant opening partner

England cricket

Giles recognises value of IPL

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Pakistan v South African, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day

South Africa err in length and selection

Oct 15, 2013: The over-reliance on short-pitched bowling and lack of a penetrative spinner forced South Africa to endure their toughest day in the field in 11 months

Australia news

Batsmen must be self-reliant - Katich

Oct 15, 2013: Simon Katich has a simple piece of advice for those players fighting to establish themselves as consistent run-makers at state and international level - no one else can do it for you

SL A vs Development XI, four-day tri-series, 2nd day

Chandimal 162 drives big Sri Lanka A lead

Oct 15, 2013: Dinesh Chandimal's 162 from 197 deliveries led Sri Lanka A to a commanding position in the second four-day match, which they now lead by 146 runs with two wickets still remaining in their first innings

Scotland news

Coetzer fit to lead Scots challenge

Oct 15, 2013: Kyle Coetzer has declared himself fit to lead Scotland in the World T20 Qualifiers in the UAE in November.