County news

Former Somerset captain Brian Langford dies

Feb 12, 2013: Brian Langford, a former Somerset captain and one of the most respected players the county has ever produced, has died at the age of 76

Pakistan A v Afghanistan, 2nd unofficial ODI, Lahore

Dominant Pakistan A seal series

Feb 12, 2013: A collective bowling effort was backed up by a century from Kamran Akmal as Pakistan A clinched the second unofficial ODI against Afghanistan by seven wickets

England v New Zealand, Women's World Cup 2013, Mumbai

New Zealand's batting a concern

Feb 12, 2013: New Zealand have to overcome their over-reliance on Suzie Bates, and England's fast-bowling pair of Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, to have a shot at the final

Barisal Burners v Dhaka Gladiators, BPL 2012-13, Dhaka

Bowlers and Hodge lead Barisal to win

Feb 12, 2013: Barisal Burners remained in the hunt for a final four finish after they secured an upset over Dhaka Gladiators

County news

Warwickshire could lose Clarke

Feb 12, 2013: Warwickshire may have secured the services of William Porterfield but Rikki Clarke's future at the club remains uncertain.

Board President's XI v Australians, Chennai, 1st day

Rasool a 'brilliant all-round cricketer' - Bedi

Feb 12, 2013: Jammu & Kashmir offspinner Parvez Rasool bowled with flight and control to take seven Australian wickets in Chennai

England v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Mumbai

England depend on Australian win

Feb 12, 2013: It would be a sad end to England's campaign if West Indies spring a surprise against Australia on Wednesday

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Irfan in line for Test debut

Feb 12, 2013: Pakistan's injury concerns are starting to reduce ahead of the second Test while Mohammad Irfan is in line for a debut

New Zealand v England, 2nd T20, Hamilton

Broad accepts responsibility for loss

Feb 12, 2013: If ever there was an example of the fluctuating nature of T20 cricket, Stuart Broad has experienced it over the first two matches of the series

Australia v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Mumbai

West Indies one hurdle from final

Feb 12, 2013: West Indies will have their chance of qualifying for their maiden World Cup final when they face Australia tomorrow in Mumbai

IPL news

Delhi swap Taylor for Pune's Nehra

Feb 12, 2013: Delhi Daredevils have made a swap with Pune Warriors India, exchanging New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor for former Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

South Africa expect 'grafting' pitch

Feb 12, 2013: South Africa expect to have to put in more work with the bat than they have done in the home season so far in the second Test against Pakistan in Cape Town

Khulna Royal Bengals v Sylhet Royals, BPL 2012-13, Mirpur

Khulna razed by all-round Sylhet

Feb 12, 2013: An opening stand of 134 runs between Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Paul Stirling helped Sylhet Royals crush Khulna Royal Bengals by 61 runs in Mirpur

Cricket Wars

Players face bans if they take part in Cricket Wars

Feb 12, 2013: Players who take part in the unofficial Cricket Wars tournament face a lengthy ban from the game after Cricket Kenya refused to sanction the event

Board President's XI v Australians, Chennai, 1st day

Australians stumble against spin on opening day

Feb 12, 2013: Australians were bundled out for 241 as Parvez Rasool celebrated upcoming birthday with seven-wicket haul

IPL news

CM Gautam joins Delhi Daredevils on one-year deal

Feb 12, 2013: CM Gautam has been picked up by Delhi Daredevils after being released from Royal Challengers Bangalore in November

Time to check Pollard's red-ball value

Feb 12, 2013: Kieron Pollard showed composure, common sense and courage during his century against Australia in Sydney; if he can more regularly bat as he did in that game, a Test call-up cannot be far off

Australia v West Indies, Only T20, Brisbane

Under-strength Australia face world champions

Feb 12, 2013: ESPNcricinfo's preview of the one-off Twenty20 between Australia and West Indies in Brisbane

Barbados v Jamaica, Regional Four Day Competition, Bridgetown

Miller spins it Jamaica's way

Feb 12, 2013: A match haul of 10 for 67 by left-arm spinner Nikita Miller helped Jamaica hand Barbados a 63-run defeat in the Regional Four Day Competition in Bridgetown

West Indies news

Rampaul back to '100% fitness'

Feb 12, 2013: Ravi Rampaul, the West Indies fast bowler who was out of action for two months due to knee trouble, has said he is "100% fit" and is targeting an international return in West Indies' home series against Zimbabwe