Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, BBL 2018-19, Sydney

Thunder survive Turner's 36-ball 60* for nailbiting win

Jan 2, 2019: After Jos Buttler and Callum Ferguson gave them 142 on a slow surface, Thunder had Scorchers on the mat, before Turner nearly snatched victory

Pakistan Super League

PSL franchises incurred big losses in first two seasons

Jan 2, 2019: Losses ranging from PKR 200 million to 700 million have led the teams to seek a financial restructuring of the league as well as tax exemptions from the government

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Vernon Philander's return amps up pressure on Pakistan's middle order

Jan 2, 2019: One source of hope for the visitors is the potential presence of Mohammad Abbas, who missed the first Test with a shoulder injury

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Munt Maunganui

Retirement of greats no excuse for poor ODI record - Malinga

Jan 2, 2019: The newest Sri Lanka captain says that the time to rebuild is over, with the 2019 World Cup looming

Bangladesh Premier League

Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers lend frightening aura to defending champions Rangpur Riders

Jan 2, 2019: ESPNcricinfo looks at how Rangpur Riders, Dhaka Dynamites, Rajshahi Kings and Chittagong Vikings stack up ahead of the new BPL season

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Australia's balancing act between present and future needs

Jan 2, 2019: Tim Paine will have to juggle the need to win the fourth Test against India, with getting the right balance for when Smith and Warner eventually return

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Munt Maunganui

Seifert set to debut as Sri Lanka, NZ turn attention to World Cup

Jan 2, 2019: Under a new leader, Sri Lanka will look to make amends after losing 75% of all their ODIs since 2017

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Australia ponder changes as India chase history

Jan 2, 2019: Marnus Labuschagne and Peter Handscomb could be recalled to the team in Sydney, with Aaron Finch potentially missing out

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

India make Ashwin U-turn, Ishant left out

Jan 2, 2019: KL Rahul is set to regain his place in the line-up, meanwhile, with Hanuma Vihari dropping back down the order to No. 6

Stats review

New Zealand's rise, Australia's fall, and bowlers lording it over all

Jan 2, 2019: Just how well did bowlers do in 2018? We look at that and other statistical trends

Quotes of the year

'Sachin Tendulkar would do well as Doctor Strange'

Jan 2, 2019: What they said about Sandpapergate, Elite Honesty, coconuts and more

Ranji Trophy 2018-19

Mumbai knocked out; Gill's dream run continues

Jan 1, 2019: Defending champions Vidarbha strengthen knockouts push, Krunal Pandya heroics gives Baroda first win and Punjab stay alive

ICC news

Afghanistan earn direct qualification in 2020 T20 World Cup

Jan 1, 2019: Afghanistan's progression up the T20I rankings corresponds with a slip down the order for Sri Lanka, will have to go through the opening round of the tournament

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, Big Bash 2018--19, Melbourne

Stoinis makes his mark as Melbourne Stars take bragging rights

Jan 1, 2019: Melbourne Renegades had another poor evening with the bat and are still without an individual half-century in this year's BBL

India in Australia 2018

Stump-mic fantasy comes true as Pant turns Paine's babysitter

Jan 1, 2019:

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Ashwin trains at SCG nets in race for final-Test fitness

Jan 1, 2019: It is understood that the session on Tuesday was not yet the official fitness test, and a final decision could also be made only on the morning of the match

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, BBL 2018-19, Carrara

Lynn fifty in vain as Sydney Sixers complete final-over win

Jan 1, 2019: Tom Curran starred with the ball while Jordan Silk and Moises Henriques helped Sixers start 2019 on a winning note

India in Australia 2018

Bumrah: a wise, autonomous freak

Jan 1, 2019: Armed with an unorthodox action and a sharp bowling brain, Jasprit Bumrah has staked legit claims to being the best bowler in the world across formats

India in Australia 2018

Cummins and Australia puzzle over lack of old-ball help

Jan 1, 2019: From picking the wrong choice of balls to pitches not being abrasive enough, Australia haven't had the best luck producing reverse swing in this series against India

India in Australia 2018

New-year headaches for Australia

Jan 1, 2019: With the team looking to square the series in Sydney, Justin Langer will have to resolve selection issues around the top and middle order, while balancing the bowling workload