Misbah-ul-Haq slams Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz's Test retirements

Dec 17, 2019: He revealed that the PCB was mulling a policy to ensure players remain available for Pakistan across formats

Scotland announce 2020 fixtures against New Zealand, Australia

Dec 17, 2019: New Zealand will visit Edinburgh for an ODI and a T20I, while Australia will also play a T20I in June

India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam

'Knew I wouldn't succeed at the top level bowling at 125kph' - Deepak Chahar

Dec 17, 2019: The fast bowler talks about the work he has put in to evolve into the white-ball bowler that he is today

'Pacing my innings to my team's requirement' - Shai Hope

Dec 17, 2019: The keeper-batsman averages nearly 64 since the start of 2018, but his strike rate in the same period is only 75.97

BCCI ethics officer summons Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad for conflict hearing

Dec 17, 2019: Kapil's hearing is likely to be December 27 and Gaekwad's a day later

Callum Ferguson studs Sydney Thunder win against unbalanced Brisbane Heat

Dec 17, 2019: Ferguson followed up a masterly innings with a calm marshalling of his troops in the field to deliver his side a victory in the season opener

Mickey Arthur wants better control from Sri Lanka's bowlers in Karachi

Dec 17, 2019: On the last day in Rawalpindi, the partnership between Babar Azam and Abid Ali ticked along at 4.2 runs an over

BBL 2019-20 news

Perth Scorchers strive for swift rise back up the ladder

Dec 17, 2019: For starters, they need a new opening pair, fresh bowling attack and a rejuvenated approach

Pakistan v England, 1st women's T20I, Kuala Lumpur

Amy Jones, Sophie Ecclestone set up England for victory

Dec 17, 2019: Opener's half-century leads England to solid score on slow surface

AB de Villiers in talks to play T20 World Cup, confirms Faf du Plessis

Dec 17, 2019: Mark Boucher, the new head coach, had earlier said he was open to asking de Villiers to come out of retirement

ICC News

Ellyse Perry named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for the second time

Dec 17, 2019: The allrounder was also named ODI player of the year, while Alyssa Healy took home the T20I award for 2019

Smart and on target, Sheldon Cottrell is more than just the salute

Dec 17, 2019: He knows his game, exactly what he can do, Phil Simmons says of his premier white-ball pace weapon

India's home record under threat as confident West Indies eye series win

Dec 17, 2019: Can visiting bowlers keep Virat Kohli quiet at one of his favourite venues?

West Indies batting great Basil Butcher dies at 86

Dec 17, 2019: He played 44 Tests between 1958 and 1969 and was named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 1970

How many bowlers have taken a wicket with the first ball of their careers?

Dec 17, 2019: And who's the only teenager to score a double-century in a Test?

Peter Siddle recalled for Boxing Day as Australia opt for local knowledge

Dec 17, 2019: He joins James Pattinson and Michael Neser in the squad although is unlikely to play in Melbourne

Australia news

Glenn Maxwell dropped, Marnus Labuschagne included for Australia's ODI tour of India

Dec 17, 2019: Marcus Stoinis has also been left out while Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott are among those brought back

Uncapped Kyle Jamieson earns first call-up as New Zealand go for height

Dec 17, 2019: The tall paceman will travel to Melbourne on Wednesday as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson

Ranji Trophy 2019-20

Live Report - Ranji Trophy, 2nd round

Dec 17, 2019: ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the second round of Ranji Trophy games

Fantasy Picks: BBL - Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers

Dec 17, 2019: Bookmark this page for our fantasy league suggestions