Who'll play at No.7 for India?

Aug 13, 2010: Six months away from the World Cup, India are no closer to finding the elusive allrounder for a vital spot in the order

Sidath Wettimuny

'Our early 80s line-up was better than today's'

Aug 13, 2010: The former Sri Lanka opener on playing in the pre-commercialisation era, making a hundred at Lord's, the 1996 World Cup, Ranatunga, and more

South Africa news

Allan Donald to coach Mountaineers

Aug 12, 2010: The former South African fast-bowling great will take charge of reigning domestic champions the Mountaineers for at least the forthcoming season which begins on September 6

Scotland v Afghanistan, Intercontinental Cup, Ayr, 2nd day

Hassan six gives Afghanistan big lead

Aug 12, 2010: Afghanistan's bowlers dominated the second day in Ayr even more emphatically than their batsmen did the first, as they built a 296-run first-innings advantage over Scotland

Somerset v Hampshire, Taunton, 4th day

Somerset go second after draw

Aug 12, 2010: Somerset overtook Yorkshire to move into second place in the First Division table but may feel they missed an opportunity to go one better against a Hampshire side reduced to seven fit players and one walking wounded

Ireland v Netherlands, Intercontinental Cup, Dublin, 2nd day

White and Mooney give Ireland control

Aug 12, 2010: Centuries from Andrew White and John Mooney and Trent Johnston's triple-strike put Ireland in control of their Intercontinental Cup game against Netherlands in Dublin

Surrey v Sussex, Guildford, 4th day

Yardy hundred guides Sussex to draw

Aug 12, 2010: Sussex skipper Michael Yardy scored his first four-day hundred of the season to guide his side to a draw in their County Championship match against Division Two opponents Surrey

Glamorgan v Worcestershire, Colwyn Bay, 4th day

Solanki resigns as Glamorgan go top

Aug 12, 2010: Glamorgan went to the top of County Championship Division Two after sealing their seventh win of the season, beating Worcestershire by 241 runs at Colwyn Bay

Pakistan news

PCB selector hits back at charges of bias

Aug 12, 2010: Mohsin Khan, the PCB's chief selector, has reacted strongly after the board was accused of being biased against players from Karachi by the Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA)

Middlesex v Leicestershire, Lord's, 4th day

Weather curtails Lord's thriller

Aug 12, 2010: Leicestershire's James Taylor posted his third century in four matches against Middlesex to leave this County Championship clash at Lord's intriguingly poised

Sri Lanka v New Zealand, tri-series, 2nd ODI, Dambulla

Sangakkara lauds disciplined New Zealand

Aug 12, 2010: Kumar Sangakkara believes New Zealand are tough opponents because of their discipline, which he said was an attribute other teams should pick up from Ross Taylor's side

County news

Danish Kaneria cleared to return for Essex

Aug 12, 2010: Danish Kaneria has been cleared to return for Essex in time for Twenty20 finals day on Saturday

Technology in cricket

Hawk-eye inventor aims to dispel Indian concerns

Aug 12, 2010: Paul Hawkins says the players' doubts simply reflect a lack of understanding and is confident of altering the mindset if given a chance to explain the technology to them

Lancashire v Durham, Old Trafford, 4th day

Durham reignite Championship challenge

Aug 12, 2010: Durham made a solid start to their pursuit of 171 to beat Lancashire at Old Trafford today

Derbyshire v Northamptonshire, Chesterfield, 4th day

Washout hits Northants promotion hopes

Aug 12, 2010: Northamptonshire's promotion hopes were hit by rain which ruined a potentially intriguing final day of the match at Chesterfield. Derbyshire started the fourth morning needing another 322 for victory but a violent electrical storm halted play after only 3

India v Australia, 2010

UDRS technology available in India irrespective of BCCI stand

Aug 12, 2010: Though all the technology required for the UDRS will be in place when Australia tour India this October, given the BCCI's reluctance to opt for the system, only television audience is likely to gain from it

County news

James Kirtley announces retirement

Aug 12, 2010: James Kirtley, the former England fast bowler and Sussex veteran, has announced that he will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the summer

Sri Lanka A v South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, 3rd day

Seamers help South Africa A surge ahead

Aug 12, 2010: South Africa A surged ahead on the third day in Pallekele, bowling out Sri Lanka A for 326 and extending their lead to 280 with eight wickets still in hand

Champions League Twenty20 2010

Guyana aim for Champions League glory

Aug 12, 2010: Guyana top-order batsman Travis Dowlin said there was a great sense of anticipation in the country ahead of the side's campaign in the Champions League 2010 which he termed "a wonderful journey into the unknown"

England news

Lumb out for season with broken foot

Aug 12, 2010: Michael Lumb will miss Twenty20 finals day and England's two Twenty20s against Pakistan after being ruled out for the season due to a broken foot