India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 4th day

Jolted India switch focus to survival

Nov 7, 2010: The fact that the hosts, favourites at the start of the series, are battling to stay alive in the Test is an indication of how well New Zealand have overcome the Bangladesh debacle

Western Australia v England XI, tour match, Perth, 3rd day

Strauss credits bowlers in warm-up win

Nov 7, 2010: Andrew Strauss's first senior hundred in Australia ensured that England began their Ashes campaign with a win against Western Australia, but he chose to focus on the achievements of his bowlers

Afghanistan news

Mohammad Nabi named Afghanistan captain

Nov 7, 2010: Allrounder Mohammad Nabi has been named Afghanistan captain, replacing batsman Nawroz Mangal

West Indies A v Pakistan A, 2nd Twenty20, Antigua

Hyatt helps West Indies A sweep Twenty20 series

Nov 7, 2010: Danza Hyatt led West Indies to comfortable five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 4th day

Laxman's escape and Williamson's smile

Nov 7, 2010: Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad

India v New Zealand,1st Test, Ahmedabad, 4th day

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India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 4th day

Martin burst leaves India reeling

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Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Brisbane

Series win best of my captaincy - Sangakkara

Nov 7, 2010: Kumar Sangakkara has rated the series win over Australia as the best of his captaincy, but said his team must avoid lapses like the one at the Gabba if it is to be the best in the world

Western Australia v England XI, tour match, Perth, 3rd day

Strauss ton seals England win

Nov 7, 2010: England surged to a six-wicket win on the third afternoon of their tour match against Western Australia at Perth, captain Andrew Strauss's unbeaten 120 guiding their fourth-innings pursuit of 243

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Brisbane

A minor boost ahead of larger challenges

Nov 7, 2010: "Can we start our summer now?" Michael Clarke asked the question after Australia had ended a seven-match losing streak with an eight-wicket win over a switched-off Sri Lanka at the Gabba

Ranji Trophy 2010-11

Hyderabad coaches resign, four senior players dropped

Nov 7, 2010: Hyderabad have axed four senior players and their head coach and batting coach have resigned in the aftermath of a humiliating defeat at the hands of Rajasthan in their opening Ranji Trophy game

USA news

USA close to inking major funding deal

Nov 7, 2010: John Thickett, the treasurer of the USA Cricket Association (USACA), says the body is close to signing an agreement that could create funding in excess of $10 million for cricket in the country

Pakistan news

PCB stops Kaneria from joining Test squad

Nov 7, 2010: Pakistan legspinner Danish Kaneria has been refused "clearance" by the PCB to join the Test squad for the series against South Africa in the UAE

The bonafide great who never was

Nov 7, 2010: Apartheid prevented Barry Richards from becoming a batting superstar, the next Bradman, even

Stats analysis: Barry Richards

Much more than the numbers

Nov 7, 2010: Barry Richards hardly got any opportunities to show his talent on the international stage, but he still managed to prove how great a batsman he was

Dance moves

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India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Ahmedabad, 4th day

Martin five sparks stunning turnaround

Nov 7, 2010: New Zealand ended the fourth day dreaming of a famous win in Ahmedabad after India's vaunted batting proved no match to an inspired Chris Martin

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Brisbane

McKay ends Australia's losing streak

Nov 7, 2010: Sri Lanka's series-winning hangover allowed Australia to end their seven-match losing streak as Clint McKay and Mitchell Starc set up the eight-wicket victory

The Pujara and Johnson conundrums

Nov 7, 2010: India have a dilemma about their No. 3 spot and Australia on how best to use their strike bowler

WG Grace Ate My Pedalo

Here there be chortling

Nov 7, 2010: You'll lol, maybe even rofl, as you peruse this superbly illustrated parody cricket annual