IPL 2019 auction

IPL 2019 auction: Yuvraj Singh's 94% drop in value, and other standout numbers

Dec 18, 2018: All the interesting numbers from the IPL 2019 auction

IPL auction

Jaydev Unadkat: 'I am going to work my pants off and do well'

Dec 18, 2018: The biggest Indian buy at the last auction, the pacer let expectations get the better of him. After going for big money again, he opens up on burdens and belief

IPL Auction 2019

Harry Gurney on IPL deal: My wife said 'You've been sold!' and my phone went berserk

Dec 18, 2018: The English left-arm seamer was about to go and celebrate his wedding anniversary when he heard he had been picked up in the auction

IPL 2019 auction

IPL 2019 auction: How the teams stack up for next season

Dec 18, 2018: Where will Virat Kohli bat for RCB? Have KKR insured well against injuries this time around? Here's what we know - and wonder - about the teams post-auction

England Lions in India 2018-19

Ben Duckett returns for England Lions tour of India

Dec 18, 2018: Batsman's last involvement with England saw him sent home from Australia after pouring a drink over James Anderson during the 2017-18 Ashes

IPL Auction 2019

Sam Curran leads England pack as Joe Denly, Harry Gurney get IPL deals

Dec 18, 2018: Allrounder who turned 20 in June was player of the series in England's 4-1 Test win over India

Scotland news

Scotland to host Afghanistan for two ODIs before World Cup

Dec 18, 2018: Afghanistan will play two ODIs in Edinburgh as part of their build-up to the tournament

IPL Auction 2019

Curran and Unadkat are IPL millionaires, Hetmyer to RCB

Dec 18, 2018: Loads of interest in Indian fast bowlers, some bumper winners among West Indies players, and Dube, Chakravarthy draw big bucks among local stars

Ireland news

Ireland women to receive first professional contracts

Dec 18, 2018: Cricket Ireland has also confirmed 19 men's contracts for 2019

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

Ishant-Jadeja spat throws spotlight on use of stump mics

Dec 18, 2018: Plenty of exchanges have been picked up during the first two Tests as the role of the host broadcaster becomes increasingly dominant

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Kusal Mendis eyes double-ton as mentor Samaraweera's send-off gift

Dec 18, 2018: Sri Lanka batting coach Thilan Samaraweera will exit the role at the end of this series, and Kusal Mendis is keen on fulfilling his wish

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day

'As long as there is no swearing, the line doesn't get crossed' - Virat Kohli

Dec 18, 2018: Tim Paine, meanwhile, said he enjoys watching Kohli play, and felt he 'brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people, which is great'

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

When I saw Angie get hit, I thought there's no way I'm getting out - Mendis

Dec 18, 2018: Sometimes guilty of playing attractive but insubstantial innings, Mendis partnered a steadfast Mathews for the entirety of day four in Wellington

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

By performance and behaviour, Paine's men draw their line

Dec 18, 2018: Leadership has not broken the new captain - instead it has strengthened his authority and skill, and that was a large part of Australia's performance in Perth

Australia news

Mitchell Marsh pushes Handscomb in unchanged Australia squad

Dec 18, 2018: Handscomb has had his technique picked apart by India, but Australia may want a fifth-bowling option for Melbourne anyway

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day

Virat Kohli defends no-spinner attack, and Umesh Yadav over Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Dec 18, 2018: India's captain said he might have played four quicks in the Perth Test even if R Ashwin had been fit

Australia news

MCG drop-in pitch to be upgraded to Perth standard

Dec 18, 2018: The technology used to create lively pitches at the start of the India series will be brought to Melbourne next year

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Records galore for Mathews and Mendis

Dec 18, 2018: For the first time in more than ten years, no wicket fell in an entire day of Test cricket

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day

Mathews makes a statement with push-ups celebration

Dec 18, 2018: Gesture possibly directed towards head coach who left him out of the limited-overs setup on fitness grounds

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day

Lyon King, and Australia's top-and-tail advantage

Dec 18, 2018: How bad have India's top three been in the fourth innings this year? Even worse than you think