India news

Test, ODI leagues and Kochi settlement on BCCI SGM agenda

Nov 15, 2017: The Committee of Administrators has instructed the BCCI to call an emergency special general body meeting to discuss three specific issues

Big Bash League 2017-18

Brisbane Heat sign Yasir Shah

Nov 15, 2017: Brisbane Heat have signed the legspinner as a replacement player for this season's Big Bash League, owing to Shadab Khan's potential international commitments

India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata

Important to play five bowlers against good Test sides - Chandimal

Nov 15, 2017: The Sri Lanka captain said that using five bowlers - to aid in taking 20 wickets in the match - and staying energetic in the field through the Test was important against Pakistan and will remain so in India

Zimbabwe news

Cremer target of potentially corrupt approach

Nov 15, 2017: An ICC investigation is underway after he reported the approach, which was made ahead of the first Test against West Indies last month

India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata

'I do need a rest; I'm not a robot' - Kohli

Nov 15, 2017: The India captain explains the need to independently assess each individual in the team for workload management and allotting time off

CA XI v England XI, Tour match, Townsville

Matt Prior's surprise recall

Nov 15, 2017: A former England wicketkeeper made a brief, unexpected appearance in Townsville

Queensland v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Brisbane, 3rd day

Burnt toast stops play

Nov 15, 2017: Nathan Lyon was in paradise, until he decided to make himself something to eat, which somehow led to fire trucks arriving at a cricket ground

Jagmohan Dalmiya memorial lecture 2017

In 20 years, they will say 'can we get wages like India?'

Nov 15, 2017: Former captain and World Cup winner Kapil Dev on the impact the late Jagmohan Dalmiya had on Indian cricket

Netherlands news

Ryan ten Doeschate set for Netherlands return

Nov 14, 2017: Allrounder's inclusion a boost as Netherlands eye 2019 World Cup berth through the qualifying route in March

New Zealand news

Watling doubt for opening Test against West Indies

Nov 14, 2017: The wicketkeeper is struggling with a hip problem which could mean a Test debut for Tom Blundell in Wellington

Sri Lanka in India 2017-18

Rahane keen to 'evolve' by adding more shots to his game

Nov 14, 2017: The middle-order batsman was seen trying a few reverse-sweeps and reverse-laps against spinners ahead of the first Test in Kolkata

Ram Slam news

Steyn set to return after year-long absence

Nov 14, 2017: The T20 encounter against the Knights on Wednesday will be Steyn's first competitive match since breaking a bone in his shoulder during the tour of Australia in November 2016

County news

Sussex won't be rushed in hunt for new coach - Andrew

Nov 14, 2017: Retaining young players is key to club's revival, says chief executive, Rob Andrew

County news

Mullaney 'honour' at being named Nottinghamshire captain

Nov 14, 2017: The allrounder has been chosen to succeed Chris Read as the four-day and one-day captain after cementing his position as a key part of Nottinghamshire's teams

Under-19 Asia Cup, Malaysia, 2017

Bangladesh oust India from Under-19 Asia Cup

Nov 14, 2017: Malaysia lose 10 wickets for 12 runs against Nepal, who join Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan in semi-finals

England women news

England women reject Mott's Ashes criticism

Nov 14, 2017: The Australia coach had criticised England's slowness with the bat on the first day but spin bowler Danielle Hazell insisted they did what they did to try and win the game

The Ashes 2017-18

Joe Root urges Australia to 'bring it on'

Nov 14, 2017: Joe Root, the England captain, was dismissive of the notion that England feared Australia's bowling attack, calling it "a load of rubbish"

India news

'I asked for the rest' - Hardik Pandya

Nov 14, 2017: The India allrounder felt he needed time off to manage a few niggles and get "super fit" for the South Africa tour in January 2018

Women's Ashes 2017-18

Australia's Lauren Cheatle out of Ashes T20Is

Nov 14, 2017: Sarah Aley, Delissa Kimmince and Molly Strano are additions to the Australian squad, whereas Tahlia McGrath and Nicole Bolton, who were part of the one-off Test, have been omitted

Ranji Trophy 2017-18

'Fortunate to have Laxman's mentorship' - Hooda

Nov 14, 2017: Baroda's young captain admits to have wasted opportunities, but insists he's worked hard to bring in game sense and match awareness over time