Associate cricket

Need for 'bespoke' models drives ICC's Associate pathway redesign in all formats

Oct 21, 2018: According to ICC head of global development, the game's governing body is taking a more flexible view towards individual member wants and needs in order to give each country flexibility to customize their development

ICC news

ICC appeals for information, England brush off new spot-fixing allegations

Oct 21, 2018: Al Jazeera's latest documentary has claimed that up to 15 international matches in the 2011-12 period had been subject to spot-fixing

England in Sri Lanka 2018-19

Jonny Bairstow ruled out of fifth ODI, one-off T20I with ankle injury

Oct 21, 2018: Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the remaining limited-overs games on England's tour of Sri Lanka and could be in doubt for the Test series

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Imrul, Saifuddin prove winning double-act for Bangladesh

Oct 21, 2018: Two players with different mindsets and in different stages of their career fed off each other in a heartening display of confidence and maturity

India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati

Yet another Virat Kohli special in a successful chase

Oct 21, 2018: Stats highlights from the Guwahati ODI, where Kohli and Rohit brought up their fifth double-century partnership in the format

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Imrul 144 gives Bangladesh emphatic win

Oct 21, 2018: His 127-run stand with No. 9 Saifuddin set the tone for a competitive score before their spinners applied the choke

ICC news

Abbas breaks into top three in Test bowling rankings

Oct 21, 2018: This comes on the heels of the 28-year old becoming the joint second-fastest Pakistani to 50 Test wickets

India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli chase down 323 with ridiculous ease

Oct 21, 2018: Shimron Hetmyer scored a brilliant 106, but too many batsmen threw away their wickets, leaving West Indies about 40 runs short of a testing total on a flat pitch

New Zealand news

Ross Taylor sets sights on 100 Tests

Oct 21, 2018: The 34-year old is 15 matches away and there is a likelihood that it could happen in Sydney 2020

India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati

Assam's new stadium geared for ODI debut after several troubles

Oct 21, 2018: The Barsapara Stadium was not in good shape two days out from the India-West Indies fixture, but an official said all would be well on match day

Hate to Love

Life lessons from Donald and Pollock

Oct 21, 2018: It was hard for England fans to watch them repeatedly dismantle Atherton and Co, but it was harder to ignore their passion and skill

Canterbury v Northern Districts, Plunket Shield 2018-19, Christchurch

Canterbury hold on for draw with one wicket in last session

Oct 20, 2018: Canterbury's last-wicket pair survived seven overs to earn them four crucial points, while Northern Districts collected eight. The win would've been worth 20 points had they won

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Zimbabwe seek ODI turnaround against depleted Bangladesh

Oct 20, 2018: With Bangladesh walking wounded in the absence of two of their seniormost players in Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, Zimbabwe may sense an opportunity

ICC news

Associates pathway to 2023 World Cup undergoes major revamp

Oct 20, 2018: The increase in fixtures for Associates approved at the ICC meeting in Singapore may help players get regular time on the field and against good-quality opponents

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018-19

Can't understand people who say Mumbai are in decline - Amol Muzumdar

Oct 20, 2018: Mumbai waited 11 years to add to the 50-overs trophy cabinet, but the victory reinforced that the side is still among the top dogs in India

Australia news

'Win at all costs' culture led to Newlands scandal - Rod Marsh

Oct 20, 2018: Former Australia selection chairman said that there was no doubt that the pressure to win in South Africa had contributed to the actions of Smith, Warner and Bancroft

India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati

'Father figure' Holder wants WI to target 300-plus scores

Oct 20, 2018: A squad that contains nine players who have played fewer than 20 ODI matches is on the path to find consistency before the World Cup

Australia in the UAE 2018-19

Justin Langer seeks technical remedy to Australia's batting woes

Oct 20, 2018: The coach made a significant departure from his "character over cover drives" mantra, homing in on issues of batting technique

Delhi v Mumbai, Vijay Hazare final 2018, Bengaluru

'We are a perfect team, and that is why we have won' - Iyer

Oct 20, 2018: Mumbai captain lauded his team's consistency throughout the tournament and credited their relationship on and off the field as the main reason for success

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Pallekele

Dasun Shanaka rues the opportunities that slipped away for Sri Lanka

Oct 20, 2018: Another defeat for Sri Lanka was mitigated by the knowledge that the game had turned on a couple of key moments