Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

'Want Herath throughout my career' - Chandimal

Oct 2, 2017: Sri Lanka captain "over the moon" after pulling off Abu Dhabi heist

South Africa news

South Africa players, board divided over four-day Tests

Oct 2, 2017: Even as their board pushes to host a four-day Test against Zimbabwe, senior players Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar voiced reservations over shortening the format

Bangladesh news

BCB awaits approval on constitution draft

Oct 2, 2017: Reduces the National Sports Council's influence in draft constitution as per court's instructions

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Du Plessis critical of flat Potchefstroom pitch

Oct 2, 2017: After asking for a pitch with pace and bounce, South Africa got a flat track, which Bangladesh said reminded them of home

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Bowlers need to show more passion - Mushfiqur

Oct 2, 2017: Bangladesh captain defends decision to bowl first; says bowlers need to take a hard look at themselves after loss in first Test

England news

Westley and Wood included in England Lions squad

Oct 2, 2017: Lancashire pace bowler Saqib Mahmood and Surrey spinner Amar Virdi are two of the younger players included for the month-long stay in Australia

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Morkel sidelined for four-six weeks

Oct 2, 2017: Side strain rules the South Africa quick out of the second Test against Bangladesh and in all probability the initial phase of the T20 Global League that starts on November 3

Women's Ashes 2017-18

'Australia are still the best team in the world' - Heather Knight

Oct 2, 2017: England's women set off for Australia on Friday hoping to build on their success in the World Cup by reclaiming the Ashes Down Under

County news

Somerset confirm Hurry appointment

Oct 2, 2017: Andy Hurry has been rushed back to Taunton as Somerset's director of cricket after the removal of Matthew Maynard

Sri Lanka in India 2017-18

Sri Lanka set for packed India tour

Oct 2, 2017: The visitors will play three Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is over 37 days in November and December

India news

Shubman Gill gets India A call for NZ A one-dayers

Oct 2, 2017: The 18-year old batsman has been rewarded for his good returns with the India Under-19 team home and away against England Under-19

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

'Not converting words into action' - Smith

Oct 1, 2017: Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition

Australia in India 2017-18

India pick Nehra, Karthik for Australia T20s; Dhawan back

Oct 1, 2017: Fast bowler Shardul Thakur and batsman Ajinkya Rahane are the ones to miss out from the squad for India's previous T20 international

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit

Oct 1, 2017: Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day

Morkel to undergo scan for side strain

Oct 1, 2017: The injury raises question marks over his participation in the remainder of the series

Sri Lanka news

SLC temporarily lifts Panadura, Kalutara bans

Oct 1, 2017: The bans handed out by SLC to the 22 players implicated in the Tier B match-manipulation case will be lifted, pending the result of an appeal process

Zimbabwe news

Zimbabwe to host West Indies for two Tests in October

Oct 1, 2017: Zimbabwe likely to be strengthened by the inclusion of Brendan Taylor and Kyle Jarvis for series starting October 21

JLT One-Day Cup 2017-18

Shaun Marsh 88 hands Western Australia second win

Oct 1, 2017: A round-up of the third day's action at the JLT One-Day Cup

Ben Stokes incident

England start to face prospect of Ashes without Stokes

Sep 30, 2017: There is "no point" England turning up in Australia if they don't believe they can without their star allrounder according to team-mate Moeen Ali

The Ashes 2017-18

How would you replace Ben Stokes?

Sep 30, 2017: Ben Stokes is currently part of the Ashes squad, but England will have to start making plans for him not being there. That is easier said than done for a world-class allrounder