South Africa v Bangaldesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day

'I'm a human being, I'm bound to make mistakes' - Mushfiqur Rahim

Oct 8, 2017: Bangladesh's captain said he hasn't thought about stepping down because he doesn't believe it's his decision to make, adding that he should be given more opportunities precisely because he made mistakes

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group A, Round 1, 3rd day

Railways defend small target as UP crumble for 72

Oct 8, 2017: Arindam Ghosh's half-century helped Railways set a target of 94, following which Anureet Singh and Avinash Yadav ran through the Uttar Pradesh batting order

New Zealand A in India, 2017-18

Rain forces rescheduling of unofficial ODIs

Oct 8, 2017: The second and third 50-over matches between India A and New Zealand A will now be held on October 10 and 11 in Visakhapatnam

South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day

Mushfiqur taken to hospital after blow to head

Oct 8, 2017: The Bangladesh captain was struck by a bouncer on the third morning of the Bloemfontein Test

India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi

Australia denied advantage of new rules

Oct 8, 2017: The ICC had said that when games are reduced to less than 10 overs, the maximum quota of overs per bowler shall not be less than two. But that was not the case in Ranchi

South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 2nd day

South Africa is in good hands in the future - Rabada

Oct 7, 2017: South Africa's new-look bowling attack have had a slightly gentle easing-in against Bangladesh and as their leader Kagiso Rabada is aware of both the potential they have and the challenges they will face in the future

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Amir ruled out of one-day series with shin injury

Oct 7, 2017: Amir resumed bowling on the second day in Dubai but was soon forced off the field again and sent for scans

West Indies women news

Selman, Connell return to West Indies women squad

Oct 7, 2017: The two fast bowlers, who suffered injuries during the Women's World Cup in England, are back in the squad that will face Sri Lanka in three ODIs on October 11, 13 and 15 in Trinidad

West Indies news

West Indies looking for consistent batsmen and really fast bowlers

Oct 7, 2017: Spanning ten rounds, the Regional Four-Day Championship will have six regional franchises playing each other home and away, and West Indies' selectors are on the look out for talent

Australia in India 2017

Steven Smith returns home with injury, David Warner to lead

Oct 7, 2017: Australia's captain Steven Smith is flying home early from India, leaving David Warner to lead the side in the Twenty20 matches, after failing to shrug off a shoulder niggle

South Africa v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Bloemfontein, 1st day

Markram quickly puts near-miss behind him

Oct 6, 2017: Aiden Markram fell close to the line as his maiden century approached last week, but made no mistake second time around

Pakistan Super League news

Shoaib Akhtar to mentor Lahore Qalandars

Oct 6, 2017: The former Pakistan fast bowler will work to develop the young pace bowlers in the franchise, including Haris Rauf, who was signed on for ten years after an impressive trial in Gujranwala

County news

Collingwood will help Durham until he has 'zero energy'

Oct 6, 2017: The former England batsman will play his 22nd season for Durham after confirming a new contract with the county at the end of a difficult season for the club

India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi

Paine focused on short-term international goals

Oct 6, 2017: With the flux around Australia's wicketkeeping spot, Tim Paine is aware a few good performances can keep him in the selection mix but he insists he isn't looking too far ahead yet

England news

Rhodes steps in for Hurry for Under-19 World Cup

Oct 6, 2017: Recognition for Rhodes at England level comes after he guided Worcestershire to their fifth promotion in 11 years, an achievement with player development at its core

England news

Stokes, Hales retained; Wood loses Test contract

Oct 6, 2017: Jake Ball has earned a white-ball contract but fellow pace bowlers Wood and Steven Finn have both slipped down the pecking order

India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi

Focus more on improvement, not results' - Bumrah

Oct 6, 2017: The 23-year old has made strong strides towards becoming a rounded bowler and has lately proven to be proficient at picking wickets with length deliveries

ECB Central Contracts 2017-18

Stokes withdrawn from Ashes pending investigation

Oct 6, 2017: Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from England's Ashes squad, pending further investigation into his alleged street brawl in Bristol last month. Steven Finn has been drafted into the squad in his place

The Ashes 2017-18

Stokes incident a 'touchy' subject for Australia coach Lehmann

Oct 6, 2017: Darren Lehmann, Australia's coach, has admitted that Ben Stokes' alleged involvement in a street brawl in Bristol has revived memories of David Hookes' death in 2004

South Africa news

CSA braces for massive loss from inaugural T20 Global League

Oct 6, 2017: The board is preparing for a net loss of US $25 million from the inaugural edition of the T20 Global League, an amount that accounts for more than half its current cash reserves