Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

West Indies seek more convincing show in series decider

Dec 13, 2018: Bangladesh would be wary of slip-ups in the third ODI. Losing wickets in clusters after a big partnership has been a long-term problem for them

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

India and Australia batsmen steel for testing time at 'new' Perth

Dec 13, 2018: Virat Kohli's team are in the rare position of leading a series in Australia as the home side's brittle top order remains in the spotlight

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Bit of excitement for fast bowlers in familiar conditions - Southee

Dec 13, 2018: He did point out, though, that a green pitch does not necessarily mean the quicks will rule right through the Test

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

A possible third for India: four quicks, no spin

Dec 13, 2018: With injuries and a fast, green pitch on offer, India could be going with no spin for the third time in their history, and second time under Kohli

Talking Cricket

'India are a powerhouse because cricket is in their blood. We shouldn't be jealous of that'

Dec 12, 2018: Nasser Hussain looks at the state of the world (and English) game

Tshwane Spartans v Durban Heat, Mzansi Super League 2018-19, Centurion

Morkel's 57* turns tables on Spartans in breathtaking chase

Dec 12, 2018: The left-hander's boundary-laden assault gave Heat an improbable victory from 21 for 4, after AB de Villiers' unbeaten 93 had lifted the Spartans to 188

Paarl Rocks v Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Mzansi Super League 2018-19, Paarl

Delport's 45-ball 84 fires Rocks into the knockouts

Dec 12, 2018: The opener's first fifty of the MSL, and an incisive spell from Dwayne Bravo helped Paarl Rocks to a six-wicket win over Nelson Mandela Bay Giants and secure the third position

India tour of Australia 2018-19

Probably the best group of fast bowlers India have had - Bharat Arun

Dec 12, 2018: India's bowling coach said that consistency was a big issue on previous tours, and the bowling group has responded extremely well to correct that

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

In praise of cranky, old WACA

Dec 12, 2018: It may not always have been the most pleasant viewing experience, but it is difficult to not be sentimental about the most singular cricket ground in the world

Betting news

Can Virat Kohli cement India's favourites status?

Dec 12, 2018: India have taken a massive leap towards their first series win in Australia

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth

Marcus Harris in Perth: the return of the prodigal son

Dec 12, 2018: The key for the opener will be to ensure he builds on the dual scores of 26 with innings of greater heft to match his obvious skill

Zimbabwe news

'Tentative' Cremer makes return from knee injury

Dec 12, 2018: The former Zimbabwe captain has been out of action since August but in his first game back on Saturday, he picked up 2 for 41 playing for his domestic side Rhinos

India in Australia 2018

Starc seeks rhythm as Paine rests finger

Dec 12, 2018: The focus ahead of the Perth Test was on Mitchell Starc, who has struggled to hit form and rhythm, even as Australia believe they have a slight advantage over India at the new Perth Stadium

Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Dhaka

Keemo Paul reprieves affected bowlers' confidence - Mashrafe

Dec 12, 2018: Keemo Paul was dropped twice at crucial stages of West Indies' chase, and Mashrafe believed the hosts could have pulled things back had the catches been held

Jozi Stars v Tshwane Spartans, Mzansi Super League 2018, Johannesburg

Pongolo six-for secures home play-off for Jozi Stars

Dec 12, 2018: The Spartans were left reeling from the batting onslaught of Rassie van der Dussen and Dan Christian, and a career-best 6 for 20 from Nono Pongolo

IPL 2019

Yuvraj, Steyn, Malinga in pool of 346 players for IPL auction

Dec 11, 2018: Nine overseas players have opted for the maximum base price of 2 crore, with none of the Indians choosing that category

India news

Rai, Edulji in war of words over hiring of India women's coach

Dec 11, 2018: While Edulji wants Ramesh Powar to continue, Rai appoints ad-hoc committee to shortlist new coach

Bangladesh v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Shai Hope shows faith in Keemo Paul as West Indies hang on for glory

Dec 11, 2018: Windies batsman delighted to deliver a matchwinning hundred at last

India news

Rules were broken to replace Kumble with Shastri - Edulji

Dec 11, 2018: Diana Edulji, one half of the CoA, revealed that the BCCI had "broken rules" while appointing Ravi Shastri as a replacement for former India coach Anil Kumble

India in Australia 2018-19

India seek domination and big runs from Rahane

Dec 11, 2018: Since the start of 2014, he has never had a year without a Test ton. Now he is two matches away from going one-and-a-half years without one