T20 leagues v international cricket

FICA alert: Players desperate to board free-agency flight

Apr 17, 2018: A survey of 300 cricketers around the world indicate a growing willingness to forego international cricket and national contracts to play T20 leagues

Smart stats, IPL 2018

The smart stats round-up: Dhawan's rise, and Lynn's fall

Apr 17, 2018: The smart stats leaders and laggards after the first ten days of IPL 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

KKR got 200 off 18 overs - Maxwell

Apr 17, 2018: Delhi Daredevils have conceded the most sixes and fours and have the worst economy rate in the Powerplay this IPL season

County news

ECB to examine 'FA Cup-style' knockout and first-class conference proposals

Apr 17, 2018: The return of an FA Cup-style knockout competition and the restructuring of the County Championship into a conference system will be on the agenda when an ECB working party meets in the coming days

Which match in Australia featured eight umpires over three days?

Apr 17, 2018: And which bowler has taken the most wickets for a single IPL team?

David Boon

'I started fielding at short leg because I was lazy'

Apr 17, 2018: Former Australian batsman and ace fielder David Boon talks about the Allan Border era, batting against Patrick Patterson's pace, and his work as a match referee

County v IPL

Curran departure leads frustrated Stewart to call for IPL cut-off date

Apr 16, 2018: Surrey director of cricket believes counties need better protection against last-minute IPL signings and asks: "Who controls the players?"

Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Russell destroys Daredevils with breathtaking assault

Apr 16, 2018: The Knight Riders allrounder showed how much of an impact a single player can make on a T20 contest in just 12 balls

Warwickshire v Sussex, Specsavers Championship, 4th day, Edgbaston

Wiese turns on the power as Stone drops another hint of his potential

Apr 16, 2018:

Women's cricket

Edwards steps up as Hampshire women's director

Apr 16, 2018: Former England women's captain will combine management role with continuing to play for Hampshire

Pakistan news

Seen 'better players than Fawad' in last three years - Inzamam

Apr 16, 2018: The chief selector says the decision to omit Fawad Alam was based purely on merit

Lancashire v Nottinghamshire, Specsavers Championship, Day 4, Old Trafford

Nottinghamshire prevail in morning of 12-wicket madness

Apr 16, 2018: It was a morning when batsmen came and went like leaders of UKIP; a morning when the rapidity of events boggled the scrambled mind and outstripped the scribbling pen

Knight Riders v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Rana and Russell hand Daredevils a drubbing

Apr 16, 2018: Nitish Rana's 59 and a 12-ball 41 from Andre Russell powered Knight Riders to what proved an eminently match-winning total of 200

Hampshire v Worcs, Specsavers Championship Div One, Ageas Bowl, 4th day

This proves we belong, says defiant Leach, after heavy defeat

Apr 16, 2018: Fidel Edwards made short shrift of Worcestershire after being awarded his Hampshire county cap

Mumbai Indians

Back at old home, Suryakumar thrives in new role

Apr 16, 2018: Having spent most of his time at Kolkata Knight Riders batting in the lower middle order, the Mumbai batsman has found a wider canvas for his talent in his second stint at his hometown franchise

South Africa news

Deadline fast approaching as CSA, players yet to reach agreement

Apr 16, 2018: The South African Cricketers' Association has prepared its position, but sources say negotiations have not begun with the deadline of April 30 looming

Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai, RCB running out of room for error

Apr 16, 2018: Mumbai, having lost three close games, would want to win against Royal Challengers, who have endured a sub-par start to the season themselves

South Africa news

Legendary fielder Colin Bland dies aged 80

Apr 16, 2018: The allrounder, who played 21 Tests for South Africa between 1961 and 1966, had been suffering from colon cancer for several years

Kent v Gloucestershire, Specsavers Championship Div 2, 4th day, Canterbury

Howell gets the job done

Apr 16, 2018: Gloucestershire become the first side to win a Championship match without an innings above 110 since 1982

Sri Lanka news

SLC begin search for new staff after Pothas' exit

Apr 16, 2018: Former Pakistan legspinner Mushtaq Ahmed is among those being considered for the position of spin bowling coach. The board is also on the hunt for a new fielding coach