Pakistan v West Indies, 3rd Test, Sharjah, 4th day

Arthur puts Pakistan batting collapse down to 'fatigue'

Nov 2, 2016: Pakistan's batting collapses in both innings in Sharjah have transformed a dead rubber into a compelling contest

India news

'Not too fussy about batting positions' - Nair

Nov 2, 2016: Karun Nair has been part of India's Test dressing room before, but a debut seems ever closer with his inclusion as one of only six batsmen in the squad to take on England; he says he is prepared to bat anywhere when his turn comes

Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Perth

South Africa look to rediscover glory on the road again

Nov 2, 2016: South Africa want to begin their road back to a No. 1 Test ranking by reclaiming the astounding away record that had, until last year, propelled them to the top of the table, says stand-in captain Faf du Plessis

South Africa in Australia 2016-17

Captain calling: du Plessis turns to Graeme Smith

Nov 2, 2016: Stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis is seeking the assistance of South Africa's most successful Test captain ahead of the Test series

Pakistan news

Azhar Mahmood appointed Pakistan bowling coach

Nov 2, 2016: The former allrounder's first assignment is the New Zealand Test series beginning on November 17 in Christchurch

England in India 2016-17

Rohit, Rahul and Dhawan to miss first two England Tests

Nov 2, 2016: Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the England Test series, and KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan for the first two matches; Hardik Pandya earned a surprise maiden call-up

Australia v South Africa, 1st Test, Perth

WACA curator's uphill battle for pace, bounce

Nov 2, 2016: A colder spring and an earlier start to the Perth Test season has provided challenges to Matt Page and his crew

Sri Lanka news

Series against West Indies A had many gains - Gunawardene

Nov 2, 2016: Helping some of Sri Lanka's Test players regain form and giving as many as 30 players a chance was a highlight for the A team coach Avishka Gunawardene

Australia v SA, 1st Test, Perth

A tantalising middleweight battle

Nov 2, 2016: Unlike the recent past, there is no No. 1 Test ranking on the line for Australia and South Africa but that is unlikely to have an impact on what is expected to be an enticing series

India news

No progress in Lodha-BCCI email exchange

Nov 1, 2016: The impasse between the Lodha Committee and the BCCI appears set to continue, with the committee saying the board has shown no sign of complying

South Africa domestic news

Cape Cobras selector Alan Dawson resigns

Nov 1, 2016: Cape Cobras' selection convener Alan Dawson has resigned with immediate effect. Dawson said that the off-field situation at the Cobras had made his position untenable

Pakistan v West Indies, 3rd Test, Sharjah, 3rd day

Holder predicts 100 Tests for Kraigg Brathwaite

Nov 1, 2016: West Indies captain Jason Holder has praised Kraigg Brathwaite for showing the qualities "we have been asking for in the dressing room" during his 142 off 318 balls

England in India 2016-17

England must protect Stokes from burn-out, says Michael Vaughan

Nov 1, 2016: Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, has warned that Ben Stokes risks burn-out if England heap too many expectations onto his shoulders

Bangladesh news

Samaraweera to stay on as batting coach

Nov 1, 2016: The BCB intends to extend Thilan Samaraweera's spell as Bangladesh batting consultant until next year's Champions Trophy

South Africa in Australia 2016-17

WACA similar to Wanderers - Bavuma

Nov 1, 2016: Temba Bavuma and Stephen Cook acknowledged the WACA's similarity to the pitch back home at the Wanderers, where they represent the Lions

South Africa in Australia 2016-17

Warner ducks under Steyn barbs

Nov 1, 2016: The Australia vice-captain brushed off Dale Steyn's comments of "cutting off the head of the snake" as "fast-bowler talk"

South Africa in Australia 2016-17

Bowlers might have to 'get a bit ugly' - Philander

Nov 1, 2016: "Moments are going to get heated," Vernon Philander has said of the upcoming Test series against Australia

South Africa in Australia 2016-17

Clarke, Haddin warn against excessive sledging

Nov 1, 2016: Australia's former Test captain and vice-captain agree that forcing the issue verbally may do more harm to Australia than good

USA v Italy, WCL Division Four 2016, Los Angeles

Allen credits CPL experience for performance in USA win

Oct 31, 2016: USA allrounder Timroy Allen played six games for the CPL champion Jamaica Tallawahs this summer, an experience that he says helped him in a pressure situation during USA's one-wicket win over Italy

India news

BCCI says daily operations grinding to a halt

Oct 31, 2016: The BCCI fears some of its day-to-day operations will be at a standstill if the Lodha Committee does not reply soon to an email sent by its secretary Ajay Shirke last week, seeking directions from the committee