Australia news

Smith will have 'revenge mission' on the bowlers - outgoing NSW CEO

Jan 5, 2019: Andrew Jones acknowledged that David Warner faces a tougher road back although hopes he will be allowed the chance at redemption

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, 2nd Day, Cape Town

Centurion, Cape Town pitches not good enough for Test cricket - Mickey Arthur

Jan 4, 2019: South Africa batsman Temba Bavuma, who scored 75 on the second day, said the Newlands surface was 'tricky and challenging', but not 'dangerous'

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 2nd day

Okay with batsmen's numbers dropping as long as we're winning - du Plessis

Jan 4, 2019: Tasked with batting in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the South Africa captain said players got to keep their places if they helped win Test matches

Dhaka Dynamites v Rajshahi Kings, BPL 2018-19, Dhaka

Klusener banking on variety, local talent ahead of tough BPL opener

Jan 4, 2019: The Rajshahi Kings head coach hoped to find the ideal balance between batting and bowling talent ahead of their clash against Dhaka Dynamites

India women news

Give WV Raman interim role until CAC selects full-time head coach - Edulji to Rai

Jan 4, 2019: In an email to the CoA chairman, Edulji described his decision to appoint an ad hoc committee to select the India women head coach as 'an illegal step'

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Soft signal, hard luck, as Pakistan suffer more third-umpire woe

Jan 4, 2019:

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day

We were clear about bowling tactics - Paine

Jan 4, 2019: Tim Paine denied a major difference of opinion with his bowlers and insisted there had been no falling-out in the camp following interviews by Nathan Lyon and bowling coach David Saker, which suggested tensions had emerged

BBL 2018-19

Rashid determined to play remainder of BBL despite father's death

Jan 4, 2019: He also revealed he had turned down the chance to play in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League in order to remain in Australia, citing his preparation for the World T20 in Australia in 2020 as a priority

Australia news

Australia's selection policies under the microscope

Jan 4, 2019: CEO Kevin Roberts says an important question to ask is whether there is enough emphasis placed on performance over potential

Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2018-19

Neesham, Santner back in T20I squad; Southee to lead

Jan 4, 2019: Tim Southee will lead New Zealand in the one-off T20I as regular captain Kane Williamson has been rested

India in Australia 2018-19

Australia make wholesale changes, bring back Siddle and Lyon for ODIs

Jan 4, 2019: Australia have dramatically reshaped their one-day squad for the three-match series against India with just six players retained from those that faced South Africa earlier in the season

Big Bash League

#BBL08 chatter: Scorchers lose David Willey to shoulder injury

Jan 3, 2019: Keep up to date with all the news from on and off the field during the Big Bash

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Ponting slams Kohli boos as 'disgraceful'

Jan 3, 2019: The was a distinct mixed welcome when the India came to the crease on the opening day in Sydney

Bangladesh Premier League 2019

David Warner ready for final leg of ban as BPL stint closes in

Jan 3, 2019: Life's been good with the extra family time, says Australian batsman ahead of his first game as captain of the Sylhet Sixers

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day

Labuschagne, Australia's unlikely No. 3, learns from Pujara

Jan 3, 2019: A surprise choice for first drop, Marnus Labuschagne spent the opening day at Sydney watching and learning from his Indian counterpart, Cheteshwar Pujara

BPL 2019

Rangpur's local talent excites head coach Moody

Jan 3, 2019: Focus not on superstars Gayle and de Villiers in team's quest to replicate success of the previous season

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Steyn out? No spinner? South Africa ponder their pace riches

Jan 2, 2019: With the return to fitness of Vernon Philander, South Africa have to work out how best to balance their attack for the second Test

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Pakistan stick with under-fire top six for Newlands examination

Jan 2, 2019: Sarfraz Ahmed backed his batsmen to come good as he ruled out changes or the inclusion of an allrounder

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

IPL just before World Cup 'a concern' for Faf du Plessis

Jan 2, 2019: South Africa captain said the last thing he wanted was one of his bowlers getting injured just before the World Cup

India news

Tendulkar's coach Achrekar dies at 86

Jan 2, 2019: Achrekar's academy in Mumbai's Shivaji Park area churned out several others who played for India, including Kambli, Amre, Agarkar and Powar