South Africa v England, 2nd ODI, Port Elizabeth

Du Plessis urges more discipline from South Africa bowlers

Feb 5, 2016: After 649 runs were scored at a rate of 7.77 to the over in the first ODI between South Africa and England in Bloemfontein, few would argue with Faf du Plessis' assertion that "this series will be a series of the batting line-ups"

Bengal v Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy quarter-finals, Mumbai

Three hundreds not enough for Patidar

Feb 5, 2016: Despite scoring three centuries in his first five Ranji Trophy matches, Rajat Patidar feels his first season for Madhya Pradesh has been an average one

Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, PSL 2016, Dubai

Amir hat-trick sets up big Karachi win

Feb 5, 2016: Fast bowler Mohammad Amir stole the limelight on the second day of the PSL, taking a hat-trick to power Karachi Kings to a seven-wicket victory against Lahore Qalandars in Dubai

Bangladesh v Nepal, Under-19 World Cup, Quarter-final, Mirpur

Nepal rue quarter-final exit, but buoyed by overall performance

Feb 5, 2016: There may be many reasons given for Nepal's exit from the Under-19 World Cup, but they should not overshadow a group of talented cricketers eager for more success

Netherlands v Scotland, only T20I, Dubai

Watt five-for bundles Netherlands out for 103

Feb 5, 2016: Scotland left-arm spinner Mark Watt's maiden T20 five-for bundled Netherlands out for 103, setting up a 37-run win for his side in Dubai

Under-19 World Cup 2016

Captain Mehedi hails Zakir's calming influence

Feb 5, 2016: Bangladesh Under-19 captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz has praised his "unbelievable" team-mate Zakir Hasan for providing him with a calming influence, after the pair's 117-run stand guided the hosts to the semi-final

Bengal v Madhya Pradesh, Ranji Trophy quarter-finals, Mumbai

Patidar ton leaves Bengal on the ropes

Feb 5, 2016: Rajat Patidar's third century in only his fifth match was the centerpiece of Madhya Pradesh's batathon that has all but shunted Bengal out of the quarterfinal, as they piled up a 565-run lead by the end of day three

Under-19 World Cup 2016

Avesh Khan, the stingy speedster

Feb 5, 2016: He is capable of moving the new ball consistently and limiting the batsman's scoring opportunities, which have helped India maintain an unbeaten streak at the Under-19 World Cup

India news

BCCI not shying away from Lodha report - Thakur

Feb 5, 2016: BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has maintained that the BCCI is not looking for an "escape route" from implementing the Lodha panel recommendations

Ranji Trophy 2015-16 quarter-finals

Unadkat's nine helps Saurashtra stroll into semis

Feb 5, 2016: A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches on February 5, 2016

Australia v India, 2nd women's ODI

Australia Women ace 253 chase to seal series

Feb 5, 2016: Half-centuries from Meg Lanning and Nicole Bolton trumped a maiden hundred from Smriti Mandhana, as Australia Women gunned down 253 against India Women to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series

IPL 2016 auction

From Henderson to Cariappa: The biggest surprises from previous auctions

Feb 5, 2016: The IPL auctions are known for making millionaires. Here's a look at some buys that left most people surprised

Women's World T20 2016

India Women retain Australia series-winning squad for World T20

Feb 5, 2016: India Women have retained the squad that won a historic T20 series against Australia recently for the Women's World Twenty20 which starts in India from March 15

County news

Croft wins Glamorgan coaching job

Feb 5, 2016: Glamorgan have appointed Robert Croft, one of the most iconic figures in cricket in Wales, as their new head coach

Under-19 World Cup 2016

Zakir, Mehedi fifties guide Bangladesh U-19s to semi-finals

Feb 5, 2016: A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup games played on February 5, 2016

Victoria v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield 2015-16, Melbourne

Quiney steers Victoria to victory

Feb 5, 2016: Rob Quiney scored an unbeaten 85 to steer Victoria to a seven-wicket win over Tasmania on the third afternoon at the MCG

South Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield 2015-16, Adelaide

Queensland on top despite Lehmann ton

Feb 5, 2016: Jake Lehmann completed his second first-class century on the third day of South Australia's match against Queensland in Adelaide, but the Redbacks faced a huge task to push for victory on the final day

ICC World T20, 2016

Mohammed Shami back for World T20

Feb 5, 2016: India have picked seamer Mohammed Shami for the World T20. He replaced Bhuvneshwar Kumar

New South Wales v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield 2015-16, Lincoln

Voges ton, Whiteman guide WA to handy lead

Feb 5, 2016: Adam Voges and Sam Whiteman shared a 157-run stand to guide Western Australia to a 89-run lead against New South Wales in Lincoln

Twitter round-up

'If you have to make noises like Chewbacca doing a massive poo...'

Feb 5, 2016: Then what? The suspense is killing us