Pakistan news

Haris Sohail and Babar Azam play down Pakistan's power-hitting concerns

Apr 21, 2019: The middle-order anchors believe they have the extra gears needed for putting up totals that will challenge the best ODI teams in the world

Pakistan in England 2019

Shadab Khan ruled out of England series with virus

Apr 21, 2019: Pakistan legspinner to meet specialists in England after "tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest for, at least, four weeks"

ICC World Cricket League, Division 2, 2019

Oman ride on Mohammad Nadeem's sizzling form to overcome USA

Apr 20, 2019: Anshy Rath stars in Hong Kong's win over Canada while Namibia squeeze past PNG in low-scoring thriller

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

With the bat and in the mind, Steven Smith is 'happy where things are at'

Apr 20, 2019: 'Perfect team man' Ajinkya Rahane responded positively to Royals' leadership change, says the new captain

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Bairstow backs Sunrisers' underemployed middle order

Apr 20, 2019: The middle-order batsmen have fluffed their lines a few times but lack of opportunities is to blame for it to a large extent, says Bairstow

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Jaipur

Smith replaces Rahane as captain as Royals look for 'fresh approach'

Apr 20, 2019: Royals have just two wins in eight games this season, and need to win at least five of their six remaining games to have a chance of making the playoffs

India news

Hardik, Rahul directed to contribute INR 20 lakh each to charity

Apr 20, 2019: The duo has been asked to do so "in order to purge" their "collective indiscretion" on a talk show where they made controversial and offensive comments

England news

Alex Hales given leave by Notts due to 'personal reasons'

Apr 19, 2019: Nottinghamshire say "no timetable has been set for his return" after Alex Hales pulled out of their opening Royal London Cup game

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Kolkata

'Have to be flexible as a team' - Russell moots promotion to No.4

Apr 19, 2019: The big-hitting batsman said KKR could gain strategically by sending him up the order and forcing opposition captains to use their best bowlers earlier

India news

India's Ajinkya Rahane set for Hampshire stint

Apr 19, 2019: Hampshire waiting on BCCI approval for Ajinkya Rahane to fill their overseas vacancy

New Zealand news

New Zealand allrounder Hayley Jensen marries Australia's Nicola Hancock

Apr 19, 2019: The two became the third pair of active women cricketers to walk down the aisle in the last three years

Scotland news

Scotland spinner Con de Lange dies aged 38

Apr 19, 2019: The 38-year-old left-arm spinner, who played 21 internationals for Scotland, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour last year

IPL 2019

Monetary fines no solution for slow over-rates in IPL - AB de Villiers

Apr 19, 2019: The RCB batsman proposed a reduction in the duration of the innings break to ensure matches finish within the stipulated three and a half hours

West Indies news

West Indies recall Hayley Matthews, Stacy-Ann King for Ireland, England tours

Apr 19, 2019: Offspinner Anisa Mohammed and wicketkeeper-batsman Merissa Aguilleira, meanwhile, have been dropped

ICC World Cup 2019

Who bats where in World Cup is a decision for later - Kohli

Apr 18, 2019: But the Indian captain backs Vijay Shankar's inclusion for the tournament in England

World Cup 2019

Mohammad Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad

Apr 18, 2019: Mohammad Amir, Asif Ali and Mohammad Rizwan are key omissions, while Junaid Khan makes cut, edging out Usman Shinwari

World Cup 2019

Hashim Amla in World Cup squad; Reeza Hendricks, Chris Morris miss out

Apr 18, 2019: Quinton de Kock is the only specialist wicketkeeper in the squad, with David Miller available for back-up should de Kock be injured during a game

West Indies news

Former West Indies board president Pat Rousseau dies aged 85

Apr 18, 2019: An attorney-at-law by profession, Rousseau was considered a visionary administrator for bringing in a professional set-up and initiating the corporatisation of the West Indies board

Sri Lanka news

Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad

Apr 18, 2019: Not selected, meanwhile, are wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, offspinner Akila Dananjaya, openers Danushka Gunathilaka and Upul Tharanga, as well as Dinesh Chandimal

Colin Graves seeks six-month extension to ECB chairmanship

Apr 17, 2019: Colin Graves' term as ECB chairman could be extended by six months, to allow him to oversee the first season of The Hundred