Pakistan v South Africa, 1st ODI, Abu Dhabi

South Africa prevail in desert heat

Oct 29, 2010: South Africa moved calmly and inevitably towards a comfortable series-opening win, contributions from the entire top order steering them to 127 for 1 after 25 overs

The Ashes 2010-11

Bollinger to keep quiet against Pietersen

Oct 29, 2010: Doug Bollinger is never shy of giving out a few words to the batsmen, but he plans to offer Kevin Pietersen the silent treatment when the Ashes series gets underway next month

Spot-fixing controversy

Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir in Dubai for appeal

Oct 29, 2010: Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir arrived in Dubai on Friday to appeal against their provisional suspensions for alleged involvement in spot-fixing

Ranji Trophy Super League 2010-11

Eye on Ranji - 2

Oct 29, 2010: ESPNcricinfo profiles the Super League teams in the Ranji Trophy

Australian news

Investors offered 33% stake in Big Bash teams

Oct 29, 2010: Private investors will be allowed to buy a 33% stake in eight city-based franchises that will form Australia's Big Bash League in 2011-12

Must-Dos

Sun, sand, Saravana

Oct 29, 2010: There's lots of good eating to be had in Chennai. And don't miss the beach

Must-Dos

Seaside sorties

Oct 29, 2010: There are nice walks to be taken, food to be eaten, and trains to be caught (if you dare)

Australia news

Merv Hughes dumped as Australia selector

Oct 29, 2010: Australia's selection panel will have no specialist bowling input after Merv Hughes was cut from the group

South Africa news

Significant changes to MTN40 tournament

Oct 29, 2010: The MTN40 will have two key changes this season - the use of two substitutes and the reduction of Powerplays to two

Queensland v New South Wales, Ryobi Cup, Brisbane

In-form NSW crush Queensland

Oct 29, 2010: Brett Lee showed more improvement after injury but it was Stuart Clark and Scott Coyte who claimed the recognition as New South Wales swept past Queensland

Victim of politics

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Play it again, Grant

Oct 29, 2010: Older and a little slower, but still fit, up for it and looking to contribute, the junior Flower brother recently turned up for his first international match in six years

Bowling West Indies' biggest worry

Oct 29, 2010: The batting has slipped a bit too, but West Indies' attack has been the worst in Test cricket over the last three years

Why's Imran not in the all-time XI?

Oct 29, 2010: After all he has a rather nice posterior, does he not?

Who draws up India's schedules?

Oct 29, 2010: It's good that the top players are going to get to South Africa early, but why can't there have been a little more time between the first Test of that series and the last game of the New Zealand one?

The Ashes 2010-11

Strauss determined to cast off weight of history

Oct 28, 2010: Andrew Strauss is ready to deal with the pressure of expectation as England prepare to depart for Australia with their best chance of winning down under in more than 20 years

West Indies in Sri Lanka 2010-11

Joel Garner named West Indies manager

Oct 28, 2010: Joel Garner, the former fast bowler, has been appointed interim manager of West Indies for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka

The IPL Mess

Modi wants clarity from passport office

Oct 28, 2010: Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has sought clarity on several points from the regional passport office in Mumbai over the notice issued by it earlier this month, including the deadline and the basis for the notice

The Ashes 2010-11

Strauss excited by Ashes challenge

Oct 28, 2010: Andrew Strauss is ready to deal with the pressure of expectation as England prepare to depart for Australia with their best chance of winning down under in more than 20 years

Ranji Trophy Super League 2010-11

Eye on Ranji - I

Oct 28, 2010: ESPNcricinfo profiles the Super League teams in the Ranji Trophy