Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Teams set for emotional series finale

Jan 5, 2015: The 2015 calendar year begins with Australia at the SCG, another series already in their grasp, but this time the mood is more subdued

Carlton Mid Tri-Series 2014-15

PNG batsman Siaka named in Prime Minister's XI

Jan 5, 2015: Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins will join captain Michael Hussey in the Prime Minister's XI to take on England in Canberra on Wednesday next week

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington, 3rd day

Williamson, Watling stretch lead past 100

Jan 5, 2015: An unbeaten 94-run stand between Kane Williamson and BJ Watling helped New Zealand take 118-run lead, but Sri Lanka were still ahead

What we often miss in World Cups

Jan 5, 2015: It's impossible as adults to watch sport as we did in childhood, when we remembered only the great moments and filtered out the drabness in between

Cricket in rugby country

Jan 5, 2015: Unlike in the subcontinent, where cricket rules hearts and minds, in New Zealand everything starts and ends with rugby

Triumph, tragedy and growth

Jan 5, 2015: Australia experienced extremes on and off the field, but the biggest takeaway was their strength of character in the aftermath of Phillip Hughes' death

How I broke my game and then fixed it again

Jan 5, 2015: In this day and age of batting coaches and mentors, there is much to be said for driving self-improvement oneself

In defence of the bouncer

Jan 5, 2015: The delivery is essential to the game, but we need to guard against its abuse

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Richardson wants WI batsmen to convert class to substance

Jan 4, 2015: If West Indies do not believe they can square the series against South Africa, they may as well head back to the airport as far as their manager Richie Richardson is concerned

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

De Villiers takes charge with controlled ton

Jan 4, 2015: When he could go after the bowlers at Newlands, AB de Villiers did; when he had to rein it in a bit, he did that too, and that was enough to push South Africa ahead in the game

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

Shardul Thakur profits from off-season gains

Jan 4, 2015: Shardul Thakur has been steadily improving across his three Ranji seasons, and much of his new-found success comes down to the effort he has put in in the off seasons

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

Buoyant Mumbai face struggling MP

Jan 4, 2015: After a shaky start to the tournament, Mumbai are finding their feet; Madhya Pradesh will be looking to trip them up at home to get their own season going

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

De Villiers' 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Brathwaite's 7

Jan 4, 2015: Stats highlights from the third day of the third Test between South Africa and West Indies, in Cape Town

Bangladesh news

What delayed Bangladesh's squad selection?

Jan 4, 2015: In a last-minute off the cuff meeting that went on for more than two hours, the Bangladesh selection committee was asked by the BCB president Nazmul Hassan and a majority of the board directors to explain the World Cup squad

Dhaka Premier Division 2014-15

Soumya Sarkar leads Prime Bank to title win

Jan 4, 2015: Round-up of the Dhaka Premier Division matches played on January 4, 2015

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

J&K braced for uphill task against Karnataka

Jan 4, 2015: Jammu & Kashmir are yet to get the best out of both their bowlers and batsmen, but they have the confidence of beating Mumbai to lift them, going into a tough challenge against defending champions Karnataka

Heat v Strikers, BBL 2014-15, Brisbane

Spinners, Head keep Strikers unbeaten

Jan 4, 2015: An excellent display of spin bowling followed by a fighting partnership between Travis Head and Alex Ross saw Adelaide Strikers maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a five-wicket victory over Brisbane Heat

Afghanistan news

Andy Pick assists Afghanistan World Cup preparations

Jan 4, 2015: Former Nottinghamshire fast bowler Andy Pick has been appointed Afghanistan's bowling coach

India in Australia 2014-15

Kohli, the captain, steps into the spotlight

Jan 4, 2015: Assertive and feisty, Virat Kohli, the batsman, has fed off Australia's aggression to make a mark on the tour. Can his leadership now follow suit?

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

De Villiers hundred gives SA slight edge

Jan 4, 2015: AB de Villiers produced the outstanding innings that the Cape Town Test craved, but even his redoubtable efforts have yet to shake off West Indies