Champions Trophy

Twilight heists and chewed nails

Jun 8, 2013: Five unforgettable matches from previous editions of the Champions Trophy

Pakistan v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Misbah questions Ramdin spirit

Jun 7, 2013: Pakistan captain Misbah-Ul-Haq took a harsh view of Denesh Ramdin's actions during the last ball of the ninth over at The Oval, labelling the wicketkeeper's ruse "not in the spirit of the game".

Pakistan v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Misbah's lone stand brings adoration

Jun 7, 2013: Pakistan found a home away from home at The Oval but only Misbah-ul-Haq seemed to appreciate it

Hampshire v Kent, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day

Jones declares behind to enliven Kent

Jun 7, 2013: Kent's stand-in captain Geraint Jones breathed new life into the third day at Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl with a challenging declaration after the follow-on had been saved.

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Bristol, 3rd day

Klinger, Gidman lead strong response

Jun 7, 2013: Michael Klinger and Alex Gidman scored centuries for Gloucestershire on a rain-shortened third day against Glamorgan at Bristol. Klinger with 142, Gidman's 113 and 82 from Dan Housego guided Gloucestershire into the lead.

Somerset v Durham, Taunton, 2nd day

Compton fails to pick up the tempo

Jun 7, 2013: Nick Compton was dismissed for 166 but failed to pick up the tempo on day two at Taunton as Somerset missed out on maximum batting points. But a wicket with the last ball of the day put them in a very strong position against Durham.

Corruption in the IPL

Srinivasan terms demands for his ouster an 'attack'

Jun 7, 2013: N Srinivasan, who has stepped aside in his capacity as BCCI president until the probe into the alleged corruption in the IPL is complete, has said the demands for his resignation were an "attack" against him

WI v Pak, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

`Bravo!' cries turn into survival struggle

Jun 7, 2013: Dwayne Bravo promised attacking cricket. West Indies were aggressive with the ball, but with the bat the situation demanded they drop their guard. Pakistan made them fight

Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire, North Marine Road, 3rd day

Relief for Gale as century ends run drought

Jun 7, 2013: Andrew Gale's last hundred was scored against Durham in June 2011, when the Olympics were in the distance and Syria was still governable. Yorkshire expects more from its captains. On Scarborough's wide acres, he finally delivered.

Surrey v Warwickshire, Guildford, 3rd day

JP Duminy set to replace Smith

Jun 7, 2013: Surrey are set to announce that South Africa's JP Duminy will replace Graeme Smith's stand-in Ricky Ponting for the last two months of the Championship season.

Middlesex v Sussex, Lord's, 3rd day

Rayner finally comes to the fore

Jun 7, 2013: After a difficult time at Sussex, Ollie Rayner claimed a maiden five-wicket haul for his new county, Middlesex, to put them on course for victory at Lord's

Scotland v Australia A, The Grange, 1st day

Haddin hundred gives Aussies the edge

Jun 7, 2013: Brad Haddin proved his class with an opening day century for Australia A against Scotland at the Grange to put his side in healthy shape at the close on day one.

Northamptonshire v Worcestershire, Wantage Road, 3rd day

Copeland signs off with six in win

Jun 7, 2013: Trent Copeland signed off in style as Northamptonshire enhanced their position at the top of Division Two standings with a 10-wicket defeat of Worcestershire

Pakistan v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Bravo loses a finger

Jun 7, 2013: Plays of the day from the second match of the Champions Trophy between Pakistan and West Indies

Pakistan v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Never a bad time for a Kamran Akmal joke

Jun 7, 2013: Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between Pakistan and West Indies

Eng v Aus, Champions Trophy Group A, Edgbaston

Ashes put aside for Trophy opener

Jun 7, 2013: It may be the first of many England versus Australia clashes over the next few months but both teams have their eyes on the initial prize at Edgbaston

Corruption in the IPL

Kundra will be suspended if guilty - Rajasthan Royals

Jun 7, 2013: Rajasthan Royals have said the franchise's co-owner Raj Kundra will be suspended and have to "forfeit his shares" if he is found guilty of any wrongdoing

England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Defending champions seek several solutions

Jun 7, 2013: Preview of the first Group A match in the Champions Trophy 2013, between England and Australia

County news

Yorkshire turn to 15-year-old Fisher

Jun 7, 2013: Yorkshire could turn to a 15-year-old for Sunday's Yorkshire Bank 40 meeting with Leicestershire as they struggle through an injury crisis.

Bangladesh news

Sympathy yes, but no excuse

Jun 7, 2013: Despite his confession, and despite what he meant for a generation of Bangladesh fans, Mohammad Ashraful has no place in cricket after what's he's done