Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Mirpur

Bangladesh's batting pioneers in longevity

May 5, 2015: The batting of Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim is what everyone will come to see at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Never before have two batsmen been in such good form for Bangladesh

Pakistan news

Zimbabwe tour 'a big joy' - Misbah

May 5, 2015: Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, has described the return of international cricket to the country after six years of isolation as 'a big joy

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Mirpur

Win won't be an upset - Mushfiqur

May 5, 2015: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim is determined to keep Pakistan winless until the end of their tour

New Zealand in England 2015

New Zealand arrive as hot property to catch England cold

May 5, 2015: New Zealand are not used to arriving in England to any sort of a fanfare but the phalanx of TV cameras that greeted Ross Taylor's diplomatic platitudes told another story

Ireland news

Seamer Murtagh injured for England ODI

May 5, 2015: Tim Murtagh, the Ireland seamer, has been ruled out of his side's upcoming ODI against England on May 8

South Africa news

SA U-19s build towards title defence

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England news

Moores appeals for more time

May 4, 2015: Peter Moores has asked for time to continue his rebuilding job with England as his future becomes the subject of increased speculation with some commentators suggesting he could be sacked within days

IPL 2015 newsfile

Anderson rejoins Mumbai Indians squad

May 4, 2015: A round-up of IPL-related news on May 4, 2015

India in Bangladesh 2015

Fatullah to host India Test, Mirpur gets ODIs

May 4, 2015: India will play a Test in Fatullah and three ODIs in Mirpur in June, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced

England news

Trott retires from international cricket

May 4, 2015: Jonathan Trott has announced his retirement from international cricket following the series against West Indies but will continue to play domestically for Warwickshire

Pakistan in Bangladesh 2015

'Need time to regain my confidence' - Ajmal

May 4, 2015: He has been dropped and has struggled to be as effective as he once was, but Saeed Ajmal says it is all part of a plan and that he needs more time to rediscover his old form

Pakistan in Bangladesh 2015

Rubel out of second Test with side strain

May 4, 2015: Rubel Hossain, the Bangladesh fast bowler, will not be playing in the second Test against Pakistan due to a side strain. Abul Hasan will be his like-for-like replacement

Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2015, Mumbai

'Targeted a run-a-ball innings' - Karun

May 4, 2015: Karun Nair's first time at No. 3 this season helped him break away from an inconsistent run and he credited giving himself the time to get in was the reason for his match-winning half-century

Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2015, Mohali

I like batting with Parthiv - Simmons

May 4, 2015: Mumbai Indians opener Lendl Simmons has said he enjoys batting with Parthiv Patel, after the pair put on a match-winning 111-run stand against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali

New Zealand news

NZC plays down rebel cricket concerns

May 4, 2015: An NZC official Greg Barclay has said the board is remaining vigilant about the threat of an alternative cricket structure but that there was no danger of its players being poached

USA v Bermuda, ICC Americas Regional T20, Indianapolis

Babar progressing into dependable talent

May 4, 2015: While there is little doubt that USA misses Sushil Nadkarni's veteran leadership presence in terms of experience, the gap in talent is not as drastic as initially projected thanks to the emergence of Fahad Babar

Australia news

New South Wales sign Ed Cowan

May 4, 2015: Opening batsman Ed Cowan will officially be part of the New South Wales squad again after being handed a state contract for 2015-16

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna

Shakib, Wahab fined for altercation

May 3, 2015: Shakib Al Hasan and Wahab Riaz have been fined 30 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC code of conduct during the final day's play of the drawn first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Khulna

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna

Tamim, Imrul showed you can think big - Mushfiqur

May 3, 2015: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said he was happy that Tamim Iqbal overtook his individual highest Test score but added that Imrul Kayes deserved more recognition because he did it under physical and circumstantial pressure

Sri Lanka news

Kaluwitharana stresses discipline for SL A players

May 3, 2015: Sri Lanka A won the three-match one-day series against Pakistan A 2-1 but their primary objective to provide a steady flow of players to the senior team remains a concern