Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 1st day

I have come back more hungry - Rahul

Aug 3, 2017: India opener says team's backing after his shoulder surgery helped motivate him during his recovery phase

Pakistan news

'There's no comfort zone for anybody' - Arthur

Aug 3, 2017: Players will have to maintain minimum fitness standards set by the team management if they are to be considered going forward, says Pakistan coach

India news

Pujara, Harmanpreet recommended for Arjuna Award

Aug 3, 2017: The BCCI has nominated Cheteshwar Pujara and Harmanpreet Kaur for the Arjuna Award, following their solid runs with the national men's and women's teams

West Indies in England 2017

Roach working on moving the ball as he aims at Test return

Aug 3, 2017: Kemar Roach, who took 3 for 17 on the second day of West Indies' three-day warm-up match against Essex, shed light on the efforts he has been taking towards a Test return ahead of the three-match series against England

Australia news

Cricket Australia and players finally reach pay deal

Aug 3, 2017: Australian cricket's long and bitter pay dispute is over, paving the way for the Test tour of Bangladesh to proceed later this month

England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford

Up-and-down England look to steady Roland-Jones

Aug 2, 2017: Toby Roland-Jones enjoyed a dream debut at The Oval - though he admitted taking a hat-trick as well would have been "too greedy" - but will start from scratch as England look to improve their consistency

PSL news

Multan Sultans reunite Wasim, Waqar for PSL

Aug 2, 2017: Waqar Younis will be the newly-formed franchise's mentor and head coach, while Wasim Akram will take the role of cricket operations director

County news

Sibley leaves Surrey after Stewart refuses to give guarantees

Aug 2, 2017: Dominic Sibley wanted a written assurance that he would bat in thre top three in all three formats - and that was too much for Alec Stewart

England v South Africa, 4th Investec Test, Old Trafford

Fit Philander aiming to provide missing edge

Aug 2, 2017: Vernon Philander has recovered from the illness that affected him during the third Test and hopes to bring his ability with bat and ball to bear on leveling the series in Manchester

Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC

Our batsmen need to identify what risks to take - Chandimal

Aug 2, 2017: And with left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara with a shot to make his Test debut, the Sri Lanka captain said he was looking forward to the partnership with the other veteran left-armer Rangana Herath

Bangladesh news

Hathurusingha focuses on winning away and against higher teams

Aug 2, 2017: The Bangladesh coach wants to build on the team's impressive performances since the 2015 World Cup and maintains his focus on winning matches abroad with the South Africa tour coming up

Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC)

Important to make Rahul feel secure - Kohli

Aug 2, 2017: India captain says communication channels within team will ensure the player who is left out understands the situation

New Zealand news

NZC drop West Indies Test with eye to the future

Aug 1, 2017: New Zealand's first home day-night Test, against England next March, remains an uncertain prospect

India news

BCCI dumps neutral-venue policy for Ranji Trophy league stage

Aug 1, 2017: The knockout matches for the 2017-18 season, however, will continue to be played at neutral venues and the 28 teams participating in the competition be divided into four pools

Kia Super League 2017

Du Preez replaces van Niekerk in Southern Vipers squad

Aug 1, 2017: Mignon du Preez was signed by the Southern Vipers after Dane van Niekerk was forced to withdraw from the Kia Super League due to injury

India news

Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram in line for T20I debuts

Aug 1, 2017: Between September to December, India will play 23 internationals - three Tests, 11 ODIs and nine T20Is - against Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka during the home season

Australia news

Bangladesh tour depends on MoU - Steven Smith

Aug 1, 2017: The Australia captain has reiterated that players are unlikely to tour Bangladesh without a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers Association

India in Sri Lanka 2017

Just needed to 'walk in' to change dressing room mood - Shastri

Aug 1, 2017: What did Ravi Shastri have to do to the dressing room atmosphere after Anil Kumble's exit? "Nothing had changed, no special buttons I had to press. It was just that one play button, and off you went," he said

USA news

Former USA captain Ghous recalled for T20s against CPL teams

Aug 1, 2017: With five of their first-choice players contracted with CPL franchises, an opportunity arises for the tested USA players to be tried

Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo

Lahiru Thirimanne returns for SSC Test

Aug 1, 2017: Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has been recalled to the squad for the second Test against India, 13 months after he last played for Sri Lanka