South Africa news

CSA confirms guideline on selection quota

Apr 18, 2015: Cricket South Africa has confirmed that the selection of the national team includes a guideline on transformation which requires the consideration of at least four players of colour in the starting XI

Sri Lanka news

'Mathews' rise the highlight of last two years' - De Zoysa

Apr 18, 2015: The maturing of Angelo Mathews as a player and as a captain was the highlight of Michael de Zoysa's two-year term as manager of the Sri Lanka cricket team

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Stable Bangladesh seek to build on early success

Apr 18, 2015: Mashrafe Mortaza wants Bangldesh to build on the early success and play according to the needs of the team in addition to making crucial contributions in the field

Pakistan in Bangladesh 2015

Injured Adil out of Bangladesh ODIs

Apr 18, 2015: Pakistan seamer Ehsan Adil has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Bangladesh after sustaining a hamstring injury

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Mirpur

'One of Tamim's best innings' - Shakib

Apr 17, 2015: There was an understanding that given his run of low scores, Tamim shouldn't have played the warm-up match in Fatullah and he made just nine. Yet Tamim struck back on Friday with his fifth ODI hundred.

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Hosts expose Pakistan's inexperience

Apr 17, 2015: Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has singled out his side's lack of experience on the international stage as the biggest reason behind their 79-run defeat in Mirpur

Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2015, Pune

'I am wicketkeeper first, then batsman' - Saha

Apr 17, 2015: Wriddhiman Saha's batting has enjoyed a steady upswing and he has been a useful option for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL as well, but he insists he is a wicketkeeper first

IPL 2015 news

Pace is a big factor - Donald

Apr 17, 2015: Royal Challengers Bangalore's bowling coach Allan Donald has said the team is eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Australian World Cup hero Mitchell Starc

ICC news

Asia Cup to continue under ICC

Apr 17, 2015: The future editions of the Asia Cup will be conducted by the Asian Cricket Council, despite the downsizing of the regional body and the takeover of most of its development activities by the ICC

Australia news

Clarke to captain Melbourne Stars

Apr 17, 2015: Michael Clarke will make his BBL debut as captain of the Melbourne Stars next summer after signing with the team for the next two years

West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

'We will learn about the team tomorrow' - Simmons

Apr 17, 2015: West Indies would have to set a new record if they are to win the first Test against England but their coach, at least, feels they could do it

West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

Anderson overtakes Botham's record

Apr 17, 2015: James Anderson has overtaken Ian Botham to become the leading wicket taker in Tests for England

USA news

ICC defers decision on USACA status until June

Apr 16, 2015: The ICC board has decided that any formal decision on suspending the USA's Associate membership status will not be taken until the ICC annual conference this June in Barbados

South Africa news

SA motivator Horn hints at politics in team selection

Apr 16, 2015: Mike Horn has become the first insider from the South African camp to corroborate the reports of interference in team selection for the 2015 World Cup semi-final

South Africa news

Lions hope to retain Viljoen

Apr 16, 2015: The Lions franchise are hopeful of holding on to fast bowler Hardus Viljoen, who has been in discussion with New Zealand side, Central Districts, and could consider moving to the country to continue his career

ICC news

ICC revises procedures on illegal bowling actions

Apr 16, 2015: The ICC will recognise a bowler's suspension due to an illegal action in a domestic competition, provided the bowler is suspended after being tested by a member country at an ICC-accredited centre, using the governing body's procedures

ICC news

ICC hits SLC with funding blow over committee formation

Apr 16, 2015: The ICC has begun investigating possible government interference in Sri Lanka cricket, and has raised the possibility of withholding the next financial distribution due to the SLC

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Mirpur

Shakib urges Bangladesh to forget past record

Apr 16, 2015: Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has urged his side to forget their past record against Pakistan and go into the first ODI of the three-match series with a winning mentality

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Mirpur

'We won't put Ajmal under pressure' - Waqar

Apr 16, 2015: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said there will not be pressure on Saeed Ajmal to make an immediate impact

IPL 2015

Shami likely to miss IPL

Apr 16, 2015: Delhi Daredevils fast bowler Mohammed Shami is likely to be ruled out of IPL 2015 because of a knee injury