New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Napier

Washout without a ball bowled at McLean Park

Jan 28, 2016: The second ODI, in Napier, was abandoned without a ball being bowled, after heavy rain persisted until mid afternoon, and left the ground too sodden for play to begin

Australia v India, 2nd T20I, Melbourne

Weakened Australia face must-win game

Jan 28, 2016: Australia will need to overcome the panic that set in against spin in the middle overs if they are to overcome an Indian side that has gained in belief

And then they played cricket

Jan 28, 2016: Other sportspersons realising the awesomeness they have missed out on

South Africa's weird season

Jan 28, 2016: From chopping and changing in selection to the latest fixing scandal, the country's cricket is in for testing times, at least in the immediate future

Modern batting and the gift of fearlessness

Jan 28, 2016: The fear of failure has been inherent in cricket, but T20 has changed that. The key to the future is to not let the format ride roughshod

Scotland news

Scotland gain extra T20 preparation in UAE

Jan 27, 2016: Scotland will play T20Is against Netherlands and UAE in Dubai as part of their preparations for the World T20

England in South Africa 2015-16

Hales and Compton could swap places - Bayliss

Jan 27, 2016: Trevor Bayliss, the England coach, has sought to reassure his top-order batsmen that their modest displays in the victory over South Africa will not necessarily lead to their exclusion

Under-19 World Cup 2016

Ihsanullah, another jewel in the Mangal family

Jan 27, 2016: From playing cricket to get a social life to leading his country at a World tournament, Ihsanullah is walking a path remarkably similar to his older brother Nawroz Mangal's

Asia Cup 2016

India-Bangladesh clash to kick off Asia Cup

Jan 27, 2016: India and Bangladesh kick-off the main round of the Asia Cup on February 24, but the weekend clashes may garner more attention with India facing Pakistan and the hosts in action against defending champions Sri Lanka

England in South Africa 2015-16

Stokes the fulcrum for England's future

Jan 27, 2016: He was deservedly Man of the Series against South Africa and Ben Stokes' career will define the path of this England side over the next few years

Bangladesh v South Africa, Under-19 World Cup 2016, Chittagong

Experience of playing South Africa in the past helped - Shanto

Jan 27, 2016: Nazmul Hossain Shanto, who made a match-winning 73, said Bangladesh consciously tried not to get overawed by the big stage, considering they had played South Africa in 11 out of the 14 matches leading into the Under-19 World Cup

Pakistan news

Imran Farhat retires from international cricket

Jan 27, 2016: Imran Farhat, the Pakistan batsman, announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday

County cricket

Gayle returns to Somerset for T20 Blast

Jan 27, 2016: Chris Gayle will return to Somerset for a six-match stint in the NatWest T20 Blast during June

National One-Day Cup 2015-16

Shahid Yousuf ton leads Islamabad into final

Jan 27, 2016: An unbeaten 89-ball 100 from Shahid Yousuf helped Islamabad romp into the final with a seven-wicket win over Khan Research Laboratories at the Gaddafi Stadium

Under-19 World Cup 2016

One eye on fielding, another on 2004 repeat for Pakistan

Jan 27, 2016: The support staff is working towards improving the side's agility, even as captain Gauhar Hafeez banks on tips from key members of the Under-19 World Cup winning side 12 years ago

England v Fiji, Under-19 World Cup 2016, Chittagong

Lawrence credits county experience for record-breaking 174

Jan 27, 2016: Dan Lawrence struck struck 174 off 150 balls, the second-highest score ever recorded in Under-19 World Cup history to lead England to a 299-run victory over Fiji in Chittagong

UAE v Netherlands, World Cricket League, Abu Dhabi

Bukhari six-for demolishes UAE

Jan 27, 2016: A six-for from fast bowler Mudassar Bukhari toppled UAE for 112 and spearheaded Netherlands' seven-wicket victory in their World Cricket League match in Abu Dhabi

England in South Africa 2015-16

Rabada's star is born but too many passengers

Jan 27, 2016: South Africa had the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in the four-match series against England but lost the series because there were not enough contributions from the rest

County cricket

Kane Williamson returns to Yorkshire

Jan 27, 2016: Kane Williamson will return to Yorkshire for a third time after agreeing a six-week stint in the middle of the English season

ICC Under 19 World Cup 2016

Nazmul, spinners lift Bangladesh to comfortable win

Jan 27, 2016: A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup matches played on January 27, 2016