ICC World Cup Qualifier

Stanikzai to miss start of World Cup Qualifier

Feb 26, 2018: Afghanistan will be without their captain, Asghar Stanikzai, for the start of the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe after he was forced to undergo surgery for appendicitis

Bangladesh news

Walsh named Bangladesh's interim head coach

Feb 26, 2018: The announcement was made ahead of Nidahas Trophy as the BCB is yet to narrow in on a replacement for Chandika Hathurusingha

County news

Markram, Latham provide Durham with overseas clout

Feb 26, 2018: Aiden Markram, the South Africa opener, has signed for Durham, with the New Zealand batsman Tom Latham returning to the club as 50-over captain

England Lions in the West Indies 2017-18

Lawrence injury hands Northeast Lions debut

Feb 26, 2018: England Lions have been hit with further withdrawals after Essex's Dan Lawrence suffered a hand fracture while batting in the nets ahead of the third unofficial Test against West Indies A

Victoria Bushrangers v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, 3rd day

Finch, bowlers bring Victoria in sight of crushing win

Feb 26, 2018: Defiant ninth-wicket stand between Josh Inglis and Matt helps Western Australia stretch game into the fourth day

South Africa news

Morkel to retire from international cricket after Australia series

Feb 26, 2018: South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel will retire from international cricket at the end of the Australia Test series

Betting news

Nothing between the teams ahead of SA-Aus showdown

Feb 26, 2018: Australia's Test tour of South Africa gets underway in Durban on Thursday, and there is next to nothing to split the teams

Bangladesh news

Shakib in tri-series despite major fitness concerns

Feb 26, 2018: There were several changes to the squad that was beaten by Sri Lanka in February, notably the returns of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and offspinner Mehidy Hasan

Indian Premier League 2018

Ashwin to captain Kings XI Punjab

Feb 26, 2018: The spinner was a leading candidate for the role ever since the franchise signed him for USD 1.1 million at the player auction in January

England in New Zealand 2017-18

Wood sent for scan on troublesome ankle

Feb 26, 2018: England have played down the seriousness of the niggle that kept the fast bowler out of the first ODI in Hamilton, but it could be a cause for concern given his injury record

South Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Adelaide, 2nd day

Neser's four-for stamps Queensland dominance

Feb 26, 2018: Fast bowler Michael Neser took 4 for 1 in 3.1 overs to leave South Australia reeling at the Adelaide Oval

New South Wales v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Sydney

Webster and Doran keep New South Wales at bay

Feb 26, 2018: Only 65.1 overs were possible on another rain-affected day on which Tasmania's third-wicket pair put on an unbroken partnership of 160

Australia in South Africa 2017-18

Starc's chance to make South African mark

Feb 26, 2018: He has never played red-ball cricket in the country, but after some time off recovering from a heel injury, he is raring to go

New Zealand news

Seth Rance helps put out fire in Wairarapa pub

Feb 26, 2018: The New Zealand fast bowler is also a station officer with the Greytown Fire Brigade

New Zealand v England, 1st ODI, Hamilton

Last-gasp win makes success sweeter for New Zealand

Feb 26, 2018: New Zealand kept their unbeaten ODI run alive, inflicting a rare defeat on England, in a contest which tested their resilience with bat and ball

High Fives

When less is more (exciting)

Feb 26, 2018: Low-scoring ODI classics on the big stage

Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2018, Dubai

Smith 71* in vain as Karachi post second win

Feb 25, 2018: Run outs, poor shots hamper Peshawar Zalmi as they slump to second loss in three matches

Australia in South Africa 2018

Back in whites, South Africa aim to salvage home season

Feb 25, 2018: Most of their personnel struggled against India, but South Africa still have a chance to finish well against another side at the top of their game

Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, PSL 2018, Dubai

Talat's cameo carries Islamabad home in low-scorer

Feb 25, 2018: Islamabad's seamers did most of the damage under cloudy skies, limiting the Multan Sultans to 113, setting up their first win of the tournament

Saurashtra v Andhra, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2018, semi-final, Delhi

Jadejas help vault Saurashtra into final

Feb 25, 2018: Half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Arpit Vasavada, coupled with a four-wicket haul from left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, consigned Andhra to defeat