Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

Spin and heat lessen mismatch

Oct 13, 2013: Pakistan won't be pushovers on the spin-friendly tracks of the UAE, while South Africa will be out to improve their record in Asia

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

Misbah confident of top order delivering

Oct 13, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq is satisfied that Pakistan have done enough to strengthen their batting ahead of the Test series against South Africa

West Indies tour of India 2013-14

The surprise pick that could help West Indies

Oct 13, 2013: In the Jamaica Gleaner, Tony Becca suggests why Chadwick Walton's selection for the Tests against India could be an inspired pick

Pakistan v South Africa 2013-14

South Africa aim to rediscover their Test rhythm

Oct 13, 2013: South Africa hope to ease themselves back into the long format in the UAE after several months of limited-overs fare, while Pakistan will be looking to take down another No. 1 team at "home"

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 1st Test, Chittagong, 5th day

A day of unusual catches

Oct 13, 2013: Plays of the day from the fifth day of the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Chittagong

Duleep Trophy semi-finals, 2013, 4th day

Ojha leads South Zone to final

Oct 13, 2013: Pragyan Ojha led South Zone into the final of the Duleep trophy after his six-wicket haul downed Central Zone by an innings and 38 runs in Chennai

Western Australia v New South Wales, Ryobi Cup, Sydney

Smith guides NSW to victory

Oct 13, 2013: New South Wales strolled to a win in the Ryobi One Day Cup, beating Western Australia by five wickets. The star of their win was captain Steven Smith, who scored his second fifty in three games

Queensland v Victoria, Ryobi Cup, Sydney

Cutting blitz stuns Victoria

Oct 13, 2013: A powerful lower-order knock from Ben Cutting, backed up by a five-wicket haul from fast bowler Luke Feldman, helped Queensland hand Victoria their first defeat of the tournament

India v Australia, 1st ODI, Pune

India succumb to Australia pace, batting power

Oct 13, 2013: Australia's fast bowlers complimented their batsmen well, helping the team take a 1-0 lead with a crushing 72-run win against India in Pune

Cricket News Hurl

Sachin special supplement

Oct 13, 2013: Where you only get the biggest news of the era

Bangladesh v NZ, 1st Test, Chittagong, 5th day

Gazi shines as Test ends in draw

Oct 13, 2013: Even as the first Test petered out to a draw, the home side had plenty of reasons to celebrate, not least among them Sohag Gazi's performance on the final day

Pakistan: trying to run before they can crawl

Oct 13, 2013: The lack of top-flight cricket at home is beginning to tell on Pakistan's players

Australia news

Ponting reveals Clarke doubts

Oct 13, 2013: Ricky Ponting has revealed the doubts he harboured about Michael Clarke before his ascension to the Australian captaincy, saying his deputy did not contribute as much as desired

BCCI restrictions on TV commentators

Have an opinion? Think again

Oct 13, 2013: One of the requirements for a BCCI commentator is the willingness to avoid a list of taboo subjects, including Indian selection, DRS or administrative matters

Pakistan v South Africa 2013-14

Refreshed Kallis ready for return

Oct 13, 2013: Having taken three months to refresh his mind and body, Jacques Kallis is ready to return to playing 'the best cricket of his life'

Nothing's changed

Oct 13, 2013:

Sachin Tendulkar retires

The kid who finally had to grow up

Oct 13, 2013: To this fan, Sachin Tendulkar is a kid who managed to extend his childhood beyond its definition

Review: Underneath the Southern Cross

From golden to mortal

Oct 13, 2013: Mike Hussey's autobiography traces Australia's 2006-07 peak and the decline that followed with candour and insight

The king of comebacks

Oct 12, 2013: The fact that he was on the brink of being pushed out, and running out of time, makes Yuvraj's latest return even sweeter

Knights v Warriors, Momentum One Day Cup, Kimberley

Parnell's six snuffs out Knights

Oct 12, 2013: An extraordinary six-wicket haul from Wayne Parnell gave Warriors a winning start to the Momentum One-day Cup with an 11-run win over Knights at Kimberly