Indian cricket's spiritual home

Nov 17, 2010: It was here that a Test was tied and the then-highest one-day score was made, but Chepauk is much more than just the sum of its records

The warmth of a sweltering city

Nov 17, 2010: The stifling heat doesn't dampen the enthusiasm of the local cricket lover and it won't that of tourists either

Days in Eden

Nov 17, 2010: In Kolkata everyone's a cricket watcher, and what better place to watch it than at the stadium that has come to be an emblem of the city?

16th Asian Games, Guangzhou 2010

Skipper's knock in vain as HK head home

Nov 16, 2010: It's home sweet home for the Hong Kong women's cricket team after they failed to make the most of a fine knock by skipper Connie Wong Ar-yan to tumble to a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Nepal yesterday.

Australia A v England XI, Hobart, 1st day

Smith fights but England on top

Nov 16, 2010: Steven Smith made a handy 59 but the rest of Australia's Test squad members struggled in three matches around the country, including in Hobart, where England were on top after one day against Australia A

Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Gluttonous Gayle adapts to West Indies' needs

Nov 16, 2010: If the first day had been all about making an emphatic statement to Sri Lanka, the second was about restraint and maturity

New Zealand in India 2010-11

How returns to New Zealand one-day squad

Nov 16, 2010: New Zealand have recalled Central Districts batsman Jamie How for the five one-day internationals in India starting November 28

Stanbic Bank 20 Series 2010-11

Mashonaland Eagles ease to comfortable win

Nov 16, 2010: A round-up of the third day's action from the Stanbic Bank 20 tournament in Zimbabwe

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 5th day

New Zealand's grit holds them in good stead

Nov 16, 2010: Their collective tenacity and professionalism has helped the visitors match up to the challenge of playing the world's No. 1 team

The IPL Mess

IPL prepares for fresh team auction

Nov 16, 2010: IPL 4 will have yet another new franchise within the next month, with this team likely to be from the north of the country

Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

'Scared Chris would get 400' - Mendis

Nov 16, 2010: Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis admitted that he was scared that West Indies opener Chris Gayle would get to Brian Lara's world record score of 400

The Ashes 2010-11

Chance for England to show bench strength

Nov 16, 2010: England have a chance to display their strength and depth as the fringe players get a chance to impress against Australia A in Hobart

Reflections on the Ranji Trophy

A curate's egg

Nov 16, 2010: Wickets are often prepared to suit the home side, but instituting an award for the best curator based on the performance of the pitch could help end that practice

Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Onus on West Indies spinners - Nash

Nov 16, 2010: Brendan Nash, the West Indies vice-captain, said taking early wickets was the key to West Indies' push for a win against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Mathews' miracle cure, and Gayle gets a life

Nov 16, 2010: Plays of the day from the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Galle

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Dubai, 5th day

Younis and Misbah return in style

Nov 16, 2010: Younis Khan reminded Pakistan just what they had been missing as his 17th Test hundred guided them to safety on the final day in Dubai

Caribbean T20

Hampshire and Somerset join Caribbean T20

Nov 16, 2010: The 2010 Friends Provident t20 finalists, winners Hampshire and runners-up Somerset, have accepted invitations to play in the Caribbean T20 which will be staged during January

County news

Alviro Petersen joins Glamorgan as captain

Nov 16, 2010: Alviro Petersen, the South Africa opening batsman, has signed for Glamorgan and been handed the captaincy after the club made the surprising decision to ditch Jamie Dalrymple

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 5th day

Dhoni happy with four-pronged attack

Nov 16, 2010: Despite the loss of Zaheer Khan to injury and another fruitless outing for the bowling, MS Dhoni appeared reluctant to meddle with the four-bowler strategy that has worked for the team in recent times

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 5th day

New Zealand not content with draws

Nov 16, 2010: Daniel Vettori said he was "happy" with the performance but stressed that New Zealand were neither "satisfied" nor "content" with the 0-0 scoreline going into the final Test