New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin, 5th day

Finn shines as England batsmen draw game

Mar 9, 2013: Steven Finn, excelling in a new role as nightwatchman, struck a maiden Test and first-class fifty to make a huge contribution towards England saving the first Test in Dunedin and saving face in the bargain

The era of batsmen-wicketkeepers

Mar 9, 2013: S Ram Mahesh, writing in the Sportstar, explores the phenomenon whereby the preference is for wicketkeepers who can contribute with the bat

England in New Zealand 2012-13

Compton cut from Tavaré cloth

Mar 9, 2013: Vic Marks compares the batting of England opener Nick Compton with that of his predecessor Chris Tavare

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Thirimanne's coming of age

Mar 9, 2013: Despite a slow start in Test cricket, Lahiru Thirimanne already looks the most complete of Sri Lanka's young batsmen

Faysal Bank One-Day Cup 2012-13

Sialkot go top after Amjad ton

Mar 9, 2013: A round up of the Faysal Bank One-Day Cup matches on March 9, 2013

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Anamul regrets throwing away disciplined start

Mar 9, 2013: Anamul Haque regretted how he was dismissed in his debut Test innings, but was hopeful that Mohammad Ashraful and Mominul Haque could take Bangladesh ably forward in the Galle Test

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

De Villiers resumes juggling act

Mar 9, 2013: An introspective and honest captain, AB de Villiers is still learning the job and has admitted to having "room for improvement" as a leader ahead of the first ODI against Pakistan

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Chandimal's scruffy ton comes with a lesson

Mar 9, 2013: Dinesh Chandimal's maiden Test hundred was riddled with chances, yet he continued to back himself and motor along - Bangladesh's batsmen should take note

IPL 2013 news

Raipur, Ranchi to host IPL matches

Mar 9, 2013: Raipur and Ranchi will make debuts as IPL host cities in the 2013 edition, according to the tournament schedule that was released on Saturday

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

Misbah rubbishes reports of rift with Hafeez

Mar 9, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, has denied reports of a rift with Twenty20 leader Mohammad Hafeez ahead of the five-match ODI series against South Africa

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Abul and a fine-leg drop

Mar 9, 2013: Plays of the Day from the second day of the Galle Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

India news

BCCI revokes Praveen's suspension

Mar 9, 2013: The BCCI has revoked Praveen Kumar's suspension, which he received following a violation of the players' code of conduct in a Corporate Trophy game last month

Ford Trophy 2012-13

Wellington just short in huge chase

Mar 9, 2013: After Jamie How struck 222 on Wednesday, the Ford Trophy was treated to another high-scoring match when Auckland, after posting 383 in Eden Park, beat Wellington by 18 runs

South Australia v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide

WA chase 207 on last day

Mar 9, 2013: Michael Hussey's dramatic exit on the final ball of the day left Western Australia in considerable trouble at 4 for 50 in their pursuit of 207 to defeat South Australia in the Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

Champions Trophy the focus for both teams

Mar 9, 2013: The preview of the first ODI between South Africa and Pakistan in Bloemfontein on Sunday

Sri Lanka news

Malinga censured by SLC

Mar 9, 2013: Lasith Malinga will be censured by Sri Lanka Cricket for his behavior towards the media covering last weekend's contracts dispute outside the SLC offices

A giant on his knees

Mar 9, 2013: Why does it matter what Andrew Flintoff does with his life after cricket? I suppose it is because each time you see something great in decline it cuts away at the sense of marvel and worship that filled you as a youth

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Doolan, Cosgrove give Tasmania big lead

Mar 9, 2013: Sturdy innings by Alex Doolan and Mark Cosgrove allowed Tasmania to establish an advantage of 180 over Queensland at the Gabba with a day of the Sheffield Shield match remaining

Victoria v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

NSW keep final race open

Mar 9, 2013: New South Wales kept the race to host the Sheffield Shield final well and truly open by rolling to victory over Victoria inside three days at the MCG

Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2012-13

Delport century gives Dolphins first win

Mar 9, 2013: Round-up of the Ram Slam T20 matches played on March 8, 2013