England in Bangladesh 2016-17

Al-Amin picked for first two England ODIs

Oct 2, 2016: Bangladesh have dropped Taijul Islam and brought in pace bowler Al-Amin Hossain in their 14-man squad for the first two ODIs against England, which will be held in Mirpur on October 7 and 9

Afghanistan news

Afghanistan face long period of international downtime

Oct 2, 2016: Afghanistan will have to wait till June next year for their next international assignment, when they travel to the West Indies

England in Bangladesh 2016-17

Duckett eager to make his promise pay

Oct 1, 2016: As England arrived in Dhaka under heavy security, thoughts began to turn to cricket and for nobody more than England's uncapped starlet Ben Duckett

India news

BCCI cherry-picks from Lodha recommendations

Oct 1, 2016: The BCCI has said it "unanimously" adopted "important recommendations" made by the Lodha Committee at its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on October 1

South Africa v Australia, 1st ODI, Centurion

'It was just my day, I guess' - de Kock

Oct 1, 2016: After pummeling 178 to help South Africa surge to a big win over Australia, Quinton de Kock said it was a good wicket to bat on and it was simply his day

India news

India players' Test fees doubled to INR 15 lakh per match

Oct 1, 2016: The BCCI has doubled India players Test-match fees, with an eye on incentivising the format

Pakistan v West Indies, Sharjah, 1st ODI

We don't disregard any format - Holder

Oct 1, 2016: After a crushing 111-run loss in the opening match of the ODI series, Jason Holder has reiterated that West Indies take all three formats equally seriously, even if their results in Tests and ODIs have been far worse than those in T20Is

India news

Tripura, Vidarbha first to adopt Lodha Committee's recommendations

Sep 30, 2016: The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) and the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) have become the first two full members of the BCCI to adopt the recommendations of the Lodha Committee, in separate special general meetings held on September 29 and 30

Bangladesh Premier League news

Eighty-five players picked in BPL 2016-17 draft

Sep 30, 2016: Eighty-five players, including 23 overseas players, were allocated through a lottery during the BPL 2016-17 draft in Dhaka on Friday

County news

Gordon released by Warwickshire

Sep 30, 2016: Warwickshire have announced the release of fast bowler Recordo Gordon

County news

Derbyshire look to Barnett magic

Sep 30, 2016: Derbyshire have turned to Kim Barnett, one of the most inspirational captains in their history, to shake them out of their torpor

New Zealand news

Cachopa toys with a New Zealand future

Sep 30, 2016: Craig Cachopa will consider whether to go full circle and qualify for New Zealand after negotiating an early release from his contract at Sussex

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Kolkata, 1st day

Henry lauds New Zealand's 'outstanding' day

Sep 30, 2016: New Zealand were pleasantly surprised to find some help for their quicks in the pitch at Eden Gardens, fast bowler Matt Henry has said

USA news

USA pick three uncapped players for WCL, Auty Cup

Sep 30, 2016: USA have picked three uncapped players - Ali Khan, ambidextrous spinner Prashanth Nair and Abdullah Syed - in their 14-man squad for ICC WCL Division Four in Los Angeles from October 29

Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Mirpur

One bad day doesn't undo our good work - Mashrafe

Sep 30, 2016: As Bangladesh find themselves scrambling to avoid a series loss to Afghanistan, captain Mashrafe Mortaza said that one bad day should not overshadow the side's progress in recent months

Bangladesh v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Mirpur

Coach Rajput gives us confidence - Shahidi

Sep 30, 2016: After previous coaches Taj Malik, Kabir Khan, Andy Moles and Inzamam-ul-Haq steered Afghanistan's progress so far, Lalchand Rajput could be overseeing the team's next steps

USA news

USACA announces $70m deal for domestic T20 league

Sep 30, 2016: The USA Cricket Association has announced a $70 million deal with Global Sports Ventures for the licensing rights to a domestic Twenty20 league

USA news

ICC delegation to meet stakeholders of USA cricket in New York

Sep 30, 2016: An ICC delegation led by chief executive David Richardson and chairman Shashank Manohar are set to meet various stakeholders in New York regarding progress for cricket in the USA

India news

BCCI misses first Lodha deadline

Sep 30, 2016: The BCCI has not come to a decision with regard to implementing the recommendations of the Lodha report at its special general meeting in Mumbai on Friday

Matador Cup 2016-17

Matador Cup carnival heads west

Sep 30, 2016: The New South Wales-centric schedule had been a source of considerable angst among other teams, but a smattering of matches in Perth and Brisbane this year mean the Blues will not be the only team playing at home