Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2015-16, Sydney

Tait, Reed subdue Hussey brilliance as Hurricanes win

Jan 1, 2016: Shaun Tait and Jake Reed helped Hobart Hurricanes overcome Michael Hussey's classy 71 to secure a 11-run win, their third of the season

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Sharjah

Zimbabwe under pressure to stay afloat

Jan 1, 2016: After having conceded a 2-0 lead to Afghanistan, Zimbabwe are under fire to bounce back and keep the series alive

South Africa v England, 2nd Test, Cape Town

England aim to exploit destabilised SA

Jan 1, 2016: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test cricket of 2016 as South Africa face England at Newlands

IPL news

Kohli the highest-paid cricketer in IPL

Jan 1, 2016: Virat Kohli is the highest-paid cricketer in the IPL, according to salary figures released by the league on Friday

South Africa v England, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Steyn ruled out, de Kock recall likely

Jan 1, 2016: Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Cape Town due to the shoulder injury he suffered in Durban.

Kiwi-flavoured

Jan 1, 2016: McCullum's side left an unforgettable imprint on the World Cup, and they also produced the batsman of the year

Pakistan in New Zealand 2015-16

Mohammad Amir back in Pakistan limited-overs squads

Jan 1, 2016: Mohammad Amir has been selected in Pakistan's ODI and T20s squads for the upcoming limited-overs tour of New Zealand

West Indies cricket

Kieran Powell, Major League baseballer?

Jan 1, 2016: The West Indies opener's cricketing dream has been replaced by another...

West Indies in Australia 2015-16

Siddle facing uphill battle to play

Jan 1, 2016: Peter Siddle will have to overcome years of Australian fast-bowling convention in order to take his place in the XI for the Sydney Test, after being the one man not rolling his arm over in the nets on New Year's Day

West Indies news

Cameron, WICB reject CARICOM report

Jan 1, 2016: A raft of recommendations for the reform of the West Indies Cricket Board have been brusquely rejected by its president Dave Cameron

West Indies in Australia 2015-16

West Indies losing an unfair game

Jan 1, 2016: West Indies' Test players are paid much less than their Australian - and even New Zealand - counterparts, and the repercussions of this are showing on the field

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Nelson

Young Sri Lanka's riposte set to continue

Jan 1, 2016: Sri Lanka found their groove four weeks into the New Zealand tour, and their reward may be a used Saxton Oval pitch that will offer a lot more turn for the fourth ODI

Women's Big Bash League 2015-16

Scorchers scorched and thunderstruck

Jan 1, 2016: ESPNcricinfo's wrap of the third week of the Women's Big Bash League

Australia

New boys make good

Jan 1, 2016: Their transition finally seemingly behind them, Australia ticked all the boxes in 2015 (except for a big one)

Teams of the year

Made in the antipodes

Jan 1, 2016: Australians and New Zealanders throng the Test and ODI XIs of the year, as picked by ESPNcricinfo's staff

England in South Africa 2015-16

Bayliss 'excited' but demands consistency

Dec 31, 2015: England coach Trevor Bayliss praised the contribution of Nick Compton towards victory in Durban and said there was more hard work ahead to prevent South Africa coming back into the series

Indian Premier League 2016-17

Pietersen, Steyn among franchise releases

Dec 31, 2015: A list of the players retained and released by franchises ahead of the 2016 IPL auction

South Africa v England, 2nd Test, Cape Town

South Africa seek calm amid the rumbling

Dec 31, 2015: After defeat in Durban, South Africa have to find a way to sit in silence amid the sound of New Year's celebrations and criticism of their performance

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2016

Hetmyer to lead West Indies at Under-19 World Cup

Dec 31, 2015: Shimron Hetmyer, who was also featured in the 2014 edition of the tournament, is one of two players along with Alzarri Joseph to have first-class experience

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, BBL 2015-16, Adelaide

Head century caps Strikers' thrilling win

Dec 31, 2015: Travis Head blitzed the first ton by an Adelaide Strikers batsman to lead his side to a five-wicket win despite needing 51 off the last 18 balls