MSL 2018

Chris Gayle availability confirmed for MSL opening round

Nov 2, 2018: CSA has confirmed that Chris Gayle will be part of the Mzansi Super League opening weekend

Ranji Trophy 2018-19

Pujara returns with half-century; Ashwin among wickets

Nov 2, 2018: Pujara returned to bat after retiring hurt because of stiff neck while Ashwin hastened MP's collapse in Dindigul

New Zealand in UAE 2018-19

Imad, Hafeez back in Pakistan's ODI squad, Amir misses out

Nov 2, 2018: Mohammad Amir's ouster from the one-day setup means he has now been dropped from all three formats this month

ECB news

Ian Lovett elected ECB president with remit to improve board's public image

Nov 2, 2018: Former Middlesex chairman and ECB deputy chairman takes up ambassadorial role ahead of crucial two-year period for the board

South Africa women news

Yolani Fourie, Moseline Daniels in South Africa women's World T20 squad

Nov 2, 2018: They replaced Raisibe Ntozakhe, who has been suspended for an illegal bowling action, and Saarah Smith, who sustained an injury during practice

Pakistan news

Ahmed Shehzad's ban extended by six weeks after violation

Nov 2, 2018: The batsman was found guilty of breaching the ruling on his four-month suspension

Big Bash League 2018-19

Nabi signs up with Melbourne Renegades for second season

Nov 2, 2018: The Afghanistan allrounder had been a key part of the Renegades' run to the semi-final last season

Australia news

Fit again Pattinson targets ambitious Ashes 2019 return

Nov 2, 2018: After a major back surgery similar to the one Shane Bond had, the Australian fast bowler is set to return to first-class cricket after 15 months

Ranji Trophy 2018-19, 1st round, 2nd day

Live blog - Ranji Trophy, 1st round, 2nd day

Nov 2, 2018: ESPNcricinfo's live blog of the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 season

4-day franchise series

Philander shows his all-round value on return

Nov 1, 2018: Vernon Philander, on his return from an ankle injury that flared up during South Africa's trip to Sri Lanka in mid-July, scored a match-winning 104 for Cobras

BCCI news

CoA head denies taking unilateral stand in Johri controversy

Nov 1, 2018: Vinod Rai says he's just ensuring "due process of law" is followed with relation to the sexual-harassment allegations against the BCCI CEO

Ranji Trophy 2018-19

Pujara retires hurt because of 'stiff neck'

Nov 1, 2018: Uthappa sidelined for 'six to eight weeks', while India A fast bowlers asked to rest ahead of the New Zealand tour

India news

Sachin Tendulkar says India have their 'best chance' to win in Australia

Nov 1, 2018: 'I think they have had better sides in the past. They have had better players with more experience, this is considerably an inexperienced side'

Pakistan news

'No intention of rubbishing Qayyum report' - PCB chief

Nov 1, 2018: The Pakistan board has admitted it could've handled better the circumstances around the appointment of its new cricket committee

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 1st Test, Sylhet

Rhodes' sights on overseas gains as home series kicks off

Nov 1, 2018: Beating Zimbabwe is foremost on the Bangladesh coach's mind, but making sure his side hones their skills for overseas conditions is a close second

Pakistan news

Azhar Ali retires from one-day internationals

Nov 1, 2018: The former Pakistan captain has decided to focus only on Tests going forward

SL Board XI v England XI, tour match

Washout leaves Jack Leach sweating on opportunities for Test berth

Nov 1, 2018: Another day of rain-hit preparations gives England further selection issues ahead of the first Test in Galle next week

South Africa in Australia 2018

Banned Bancroft inspires Coulter-Nile to take up yoga

Nov 1, 2018: The Australia fast bowler is set to play his first international match on home soil in nearly four years this Sunday, against South Africa

Cricket Australia reviews

David Peever quits as Cricket Australia chairman

Nov 1, 2018: A day after three of the six states stopped short of endorsing his chairmanship, Peever is understood to have taken the call to depart

USA news

Nisarg Patel replaces injured Sunny Sohal in USA squad for WCL Division Three

Nov 1, 2018: Sunny Sohal has been ruled out of the tournament in Oman beginning next week, with a serious knee injury that will require surgery next month