The Investec Ashes 2013

Australia need to learn to love the coach

Jun 23, 2013: How well Australia face their current problems will depend on the roles that Mickey Arthur and performance manager, Pat Howard essay, says Tim Lane in the Age

Indian cricket

Indian cricket's romance with telegrams

Jun 23, 2013: The decision to scrap telegrams in India has had several getting nostalgic about the mode of communication. Former India players recall some of the most memorable messages they had received in the past

Indian cricket

Beware of quick fixes

Jun 23, 2013: The game in India still needs cleansing and a win shouldn't be treated as a simple fix, writes Nirmal Shekhar in the Hindu

The Investec Ashes 2013

Khawaja creeps closer to Test recall

Jun 23, 2013: Even if recent scores do not suggest it, Usman Khawaja is slipping closer to a Test match recall in the Ashes series, more than 18 months after his last appearance

Champions Trophy 2013

The Champions Trophy's worker bees

Jun 23, 2013: The 800 volunteers in the Champions Trophy turned into "the face of the tournament"

Kent v New Zealanders, Tour match, Canterbury

Guptill and Taylor shine in solid workout

Jun 22, 2013: The New Zealanders warmed up for the Twenty20 series against England with an efficient 42-run win against Kent on a murky evening in Canterbury, a match also notable for the third generation of Cowdreys to wear Kent colours

Durham v Hampshire, YB40 Group B, Chester-le-Street

Mustard, Rushworth put Durham top

Jun 22, 2013: Durham gave Geoff Cook nothing to worry about as they took over from visitors Hampshire at the top of Group B in the Yorkshire Bank 40 League with a six-wicket victory at Chester-le-Street.

Leicestershire v Essex, Grace Road, 2nd day

Hoggard swings back to form

Jun 22, 2013: Essex clawed their way out of another batting crisis against Leicestershire on the second day at Grace Road, just a week after they were bowled out for 20 by Lancashire.

Worcestershire v Glamorgan, New Road, 3rd day

Worcs edge closer through Shantry

Jun 22, 2013: Worcestershire edged closer to their third County Championship win of the season as Glamorgan continued to take a pounding at New Road.

Derbyshire v Somerset, Derby, 2nd day

Compton fails on Palladino's day

Jun 22, 2013: England opener Nick Compton missed out on the chance to press his Ashes claims as Tony Palladino celebrated his return from injury with a four wicket haul for Derbyshire on a rain affected second day against Somerset at Derby.

Yorkshire v Surrey, Headingley, 2nd day

Pietersen a sideshow in real narrative

Jun 22, 2013: Some may think this match is all about Kevin Pietersen's comeback but in reality it is about Yorkshire maintaining their hold on top spot in Division One and whether Surrey are strong enough in their fragile state to resist them, without relying on rain f

England v India, Champions Trophy, final, Edgbaston

England ready to create history - Cook

Jun 22, 2013: Alastair Cook believes his England side are ready to create history and shed their unwanted record as they prepare to meet India in the final of the Champions Trophy.

Gloucestershire v Australia A, Bristol, 2nd day

Bad day for Ashes hopefuls

Jun 22, 2013: Khawaja, Hughes, Smith and Ahmed failed collectively as Gloucestershire rounded up Australia A for 111 in their second innings, before a strong batting performance left them sniffing at an unlikely win

Nottinghamshire v Sussex, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Nash continues to enjoy Trent Bridge

Jun 22, 2013: Sussex's Chris Nash has enjoyed a healthy relationship with Trent Bridge over the years and he survived the miserable conditions and a disputed decision to reach 45 not out on a rain-interrupted opening day at Nottinghamshire.

England v India, Champions Trophy, final, Edgbaston

Iceman Dhoni keeps pressure at bay

Jun 22, 2013: Many different players have been involved in India's most recent two global successes, but there is one constant in their calm and composed captain

West Indies tri-series 2013

West Indies drop Sarwan for ODI tri-series

Jun 22, 2013: Batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has been dropped from the West Indies squad for the first half of the tri-series against India and Sri Lanka

Champions Trophy 2013

Odds shorten on Champions Trophy repeat

Jun 22, 2013: The 2013 Champions Trophy has been deemed such a success that it appears highly likely that the competition will be repeated.

Champions Trophy

The best eight? It's only the top three who matter

Jun 22, 2013: Many people are happy there weren't minnows in this Champions Trophy. But maybe it's time we realised what that really means

England v India, Champions Trophy, final, Edgbaston

Dhoni v Cook, and other key battles

Jun 22, 2013: Some match-ups that could define how the England v India Champions Trophy final pans out

County news

Chris Adams proud of Surrey career

Jun 22, 2013: Chris Adams, who was sacked as Surrey's team director last week, believes he has left the club in a position to become the leading county side