New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

'I was just trying to pitch the ball up' - Boult

Dec 27, 2018: The New Zealand seamer put his incredible six-wicket burst in Christchurch down to "rhythm" and "getting into a groove"

Australia news

Warner reintegration unchanged by Smith, Bancroft words

Dec 27, 2018: The CA chief executive has spoken to David Warner in recent days the process when his ban ends in March while fellow banned players go public

Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2018-19

James Neesham and Doug Bracewell return to New Zealand ODI side

Dec 27, 2018: Also in the squad is wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert, who is set to make his ODI debut with the regular keeper Tom Latham rested

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

'SL's short-ball tactics worked in our favour' - Southee

Dec 26, 2018: Top-scoring for his team with 68 off 65 balls, Southee collected 29 of his runs behind square on the legside

Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne

'Disappointing to see MCG boo Marsh' - Head

Dec 26, 2018: The loud booing appeared to be an expression of the Victorian crowd's disapproval that Peter Handscomb was dropped

UAE news

UAE allrounder Amjad Javed announces international retirement

Dec 26, 2018: The seam-bowling allrounder played 15 ODIs and 22 T20Is for UAE, featuring in the 2014 World T20 and the 2015 World Cup

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

Injury blow for Pakistan as Haris out, Masood in

Dec 26, 2018: The Pakistan team management confirmed to ESPNcricinfo the change would have to be made just 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled start in Centurion

Australia news

David Warner encouraged me to tamper with ball - Cameron Bancroft

Dec 26, 2018: He said that he had accepted Warner's advice because he "just wanted to fit in and feel valued" in the team

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

Steyn surpasses Pollock to become South Africa's top wicket-taker

Dec 26, 2018: It took 19 balls on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion for Steyn to achieve the landmark

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

Du Plessis backs 'rock' Amla to come good

Dec 25, 2018: In the last 10 Tests, Hashim Amla has averaged just 23, less than half his career average of 47, but he still has the backing of his captain

India in Australia 2018-19

Ashwin missing fourth away Test out of India's 11 this year

Dec 25, 2018: He is yet to be a 100%, but he continues to stay with the team in hope that he is fit for the Sydney Test where spin might play a bigger role

Ranji Trophy 2018-19

Puducherry-Uttarakhand match called off after restart

Dec 25, 2018: The pitch condition on day three had forced a restart on a new pitch, but with the batsmen once again affected by inconsistent bounce, the match was called off after 15 overs of play

Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne

Mitchell Marsh's bowling edges out Handscomb's chance

Dec 25, 2018: While Handscomb's batting technique has been widely dissected and analysed, Australia captain Tim Paine stressed that Mitchell Marsh's bowling was a significant factor in the selectors' decision

India in Australia 2018

Jadeja was fit when picked for Australia tour - MSK Prasad

Dec 25, 2018: MSK Prasad said that in a fitness report presented at the time of selection, Ravindra Jadeja was found to be "absolutely fit" and was hence picked for the Australia tour

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

'I feel like I'm 23' - Dale Steyn

Dec 24, 2018: The 35-year old says he has bigger goals beyond the long-awaited feat of becoming South Africa's most successful Test bowler

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

'World-class' Yasir Shah gives Pakistan an advantage - Sarfraz Ahmed

Dec 24, 2018: The conditions are expected to favour the seamers, but Pakistan's captain has singled out his legspinner as a potent threat to South Africa's batsmen

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Centurion

Mohammad Abbas ruled out of Centurion Test

Dec 24, 2018: The fast bowler is yet to fully recover from his shoulder injury. Shadab Khan is out too, but Fakhar Zaman is fit to play

India news

MS Dhoni returns to India's T20I squad for New Zealand tour

Dec 24, 2018: Rishabh Pant is out of India's ODI squads for the Australia and New Zealand tours, meanwhile, making way for Dinesh Karthik

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch

We've always found a way to win - McMillan

Dec 24, 2018: With a chance to go up to third place in the Test rankings, the New Zealand batting coach hopes the team can find its due reward for long-term excellence

Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne

Will we see more sweeps from India at MCG?

Dec 24, 2018: Lyon has become a major threat for India, taking nine of his 16 wickets off defensive shots. Sweep could be a lower-risk option to put pressure back on him