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

'Once a couple of guys got in, it was tough work' - Tim Southee

Dec 15, 2018: The fast bowler, who picked up his eighth five-for in Tests, also praised Niroshan Dickwella for playing a 'gem of an innings'

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

The enigma of Niroshan Dickwella

Dec 15, 2018: There may be times when Dickwella's flame burns a little too hot, and his own team are singed, but on day one of a tough overseas tour, he kept the darkness at bay for Sri Lanka

Australia news

Four-day Tests loom in Australia's future

Dec 15, 2018: Kevin Roberts, the CA chief executive, has called upon cricket boards to be open to the concept outside the Test championship and beyond its first two cycles

'I want to go to Australia and India and win a match'

Dec 15, 2018: Dinesh Chandimal looks back at his 18 stop-start months in charge

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane repel Australia's attack

Dec 15, 2018: Their fifties and Pujara's vigil helped India trim their deficit to 154 after Australia were dismissed for 326 on the second morning in Perth

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

Niroshan Dickwella leads Sri Lanka rearguard after Tim Southee's five-for

Dec 14, 2018: Sri Lanka also have Mathews and Karunaratne's century stand to thank for reviving them from 9 for 3

Jozi Stars v Paarl Rocks, MSL 2018 eliminator

Jozi Stars through to Mzansi Super League final after rain ruins eliminator

Dec 14, 2018: They qualified on the virtue of finishing higher than Paarl Rocks on the points table

New Zealand's home summer 2018-19

The importance of Henry Nicholls

Dec 14, 2018: He is by no means the finished product but has shown what New Zealand can expect should they keep the faith

Ranji Trophy 2018-19

Milind Kumar: from being sidelined in Delhi to 1000 in the Ranji Trophy

Dec 14, 2018: He's become the first this season to aggregate 1000 runs, and he's got there in just nine innings - the second quickest in Ranji Trophy history

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Was this Mashrafe Mortaza's last ODI at home?

Dec 14, 2018: Speculation has been rife on the topic, and the Bangladesh captain kept his cards close to his chest

Pakistan news

PCB reveals PSL franchises' financial accounts in error

Dec 14, 2018: Pakistan board issues apology after confidential details meant to be sent to the government in bid for tax exemption are mailed to all franchises too

England & Wales Cricket Board

Ashley Giles confirmed as England men's new managing director

Dec 14, 2018: Former England spinner will take up the role in January ahead of the team's tour of the Caribbean

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Rovman Powell disappointed over umpiring error

Dec 14, 2018: The West Indies captain was given out on what was evidently a no-ball due to fielding infringements by Bangladesh

County news

Adrian Birrell named as Hampshire's new head coach

Dec 14, 2018:

Mumbai v Baroda, 1st day, Ranji Trophy 2018, Mumbai

Hardik Pandya takes three-for on return from injury

Dec 14, 2018: He finished with 3 for 74; he got through 15 overs in the day at full tilt, exceeding his average number of overs per innings in the Ranji Trophy

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Shai Hope's game cut short by blow to helmet

Dec 14, 2018: Hope was struck on the helmet during his unbeaten 108, while Roach hurt his right hamstring while bowling

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Marcus Harris steps up to give Australia a foothold

Dec 14, 2018: Marcus Harris took guard first up in Perth, for the first time in first-class cricket. Selflessness and teamwork on display, and it did the trick for his side

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Usman Khawaja: 205 balls, one boundary

Dec 14, 2018: If crease occupation turns itself into a substantial innings, Khawaja's method is not a problem, but, so far this series, the tactic hasn't translated into runs

Ranji Trophy 2018-19, 6th round, 1st day

Shreyas Iyer shreds jetlag with bruising 178

Dec 14, 2018: Pandya returns to action, Milind Kumar breaches 1000-run mark, Dhapola continues to sizzle and more

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Who removed my spinner?

Dec 14, 2018: It is hard enough to win away Tests, but India keep making it harder for themselves by misreading conditions and selecting poorly