ICC news

Prepare for more two-Test series starting May 2019

Dec 14, 2017: A copy of the incoming FTP shows that 41 out of 81 Test series between May 2019 and May 2023 will be two-Test series

The Ashes 2017-18

'No evidence' of corruption in Perth Test, says ICC

Dec 13, 2017: The build-up to the crucial third Ashes Test at the WACA has been overshadowed by claims that the match has been targeted by spot-fixers

The Ashes 2017-18

Finn on track for early return from knee surgery

Dec 13, 2017: Fast bowler could be an outside bet for the New Zealand Test series after making rapid recovery from Ashes-ending injury

The Ashes 2017-18

Our winning Ashes tour was wilder - Finn

Dec 13, 2017: English cricket's ability to mix with supporters is special, says Steven Finn, but he fears it might now be under threat

England news

Johnson relives old memories in Lions assault

Dec 13, 2017: It was not quite the Ashes, but for Mitchell Johnson, a chance to take on England Lions beat just sniping from the sidelines

Playing conditions

Four-day Test to have 98 overs a day

Dec 13, 2017: Also, the follow-on mark will come down from 200 to 150 as per the playing conditions for four-day games

Pakistan news

PSL franchises concerned over Pakistan players in T10 League

Dec 13, 2017: A number of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have raised concerns over the PCB's decision to allow contracted players to play in the T10 League, which starts in the UAE on Thursday

Ranji Trophy 2017-18

Indore to host second Ranji final in a row

Dec 13, 2017: This season's final will be played from December 29, running into the new year

IPL news

Hodge named Kings XI Punjab's head coach

Dec 13, 2017: Australia's T20 veteran signs three-year deal, will report to Virender Sehwag

Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth

Lillee set to shun WACA's Ashes farewell

Dec 13, 2017: Dennis Lillee won't be attending the finale Ashes Test for the WACA Ground in protest at its decline as Australia's fast bowling fortress

Sri Lanka news

SLC looking to relaunch showpiece T20 league

Dec 13, 2017: The board has not begun planning the event yet, but it has taken the preliminary step of blocking out a three-week slot in August and September 2019

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth

Dobell: Rightly or wrongly, careers and jobs on the line for England

Dec 13, 2017: If England lose in Perth the Ashes will be gone and a whitewash will loom, leaving players, coaches and selectors with tough questions to answer

Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth

Root steps in over Anderson coaching comment

Dec 13, 2017: Joe Root has defended England's coaching staff after what appeared to be some criticism from James Anderson

Australia news

Ingleton replaces Dodemaide as Cricket Victoria chief executive

Dec 13, 2017: Andrew Ingleton, an executive with Cricket Australia, will replace Tony Dodemaide, who stepped down in August, following controversy over the mooted changes to the state association's constitution

Australia v England, 3rd Ashes Test, Perth

Mitchell Marsh in line but Handscomb gets Smith backing

Dec 13, 2017: Steven Smith has spoken sympathetically about Peter Handscomb's struggles but suggested the selectors were leaning towards playing a fifth bowling option

Under-19 World Cup 2018

Boshier to lead New Zealand U-19s in World Cup

Dec 13, 2017: Finn Allen, Dale Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Felix Murray, who were part of the 2016 Under-19 World Cup squad, have been picked for the 2018 edition too

India news

BCCI appoints Tufan Ghosh as National Cricket Academy COO

Dec 13, 2017: Tufan Ghosh has served nearly three decades in the healthcare and hospitality industries and was chosen in line with the CoA's directives of finding a non-cricketing professional for the post

Dhaka Dynamites v Rangpur Riders, BPL 2017 final, Mirpur

'I'm the greatest' says Gayle after Mirpur mayhem

Dec 12, 2017: Chris Gayle did not bother with false modesty after a world-record sixes spree

ICC news

Ireland, Afghanistan set to play consistent Test cricket

Dec 12, 2017: Both countries will play a combined total of 29 Tests in the next cycle of the Future Tours Programme

Ten10 League

Hales ready for return to action in T10 League

Dec 12, 2017: Alex Hales, the England opening batsman who was present at the arrest of Ben Stokes in Bristol in September, will mark his return to action this week