Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Spidercam in focus after Steven Smith's drop

Jan 8, 2015: Australia captain Steven Smith appeared to complain that the Spidercam used by host broadcaster Channel Nine interfered with his line of sight when he dropped a straightforward catch on day three

World Cup 2015

South Africa gamble on Quinton de Kock

Jan 7, 2015: South Africa will gamble on Quinton de Kock's fitness at the World Cup, having named him in their final fifteen

Mumbai v MP, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Mumbai, 3rd day

Bundela content with competing with himself

Jan 7, 2015: More than 10 years ago, Devendra Bundela's knock of 139 in the second innings at the Wankhede Stadium had helped MP "beat" - as per the lingo of domestic cricket - Mumbai on the basis of first-innings lead

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group C, 3rd day

Purkayastha five-for sinks Services

Jan 7, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group C matches on January 7, 2015

Bangladesh news

Selectors defy call for legspinner

Jan 7, 2015: Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha would have preferred having a legspinner in his World Cup squad but his suggestion to pick Jubair Hossain was not taken into consideration as the selectors went for an all left-arm spin attack.

World Cup 2015

Malinga provisionally picked in Sri Lanka's 15

Jan 7, 2015: Lasith Malinga has been included in Sri Lanka's World Cup fifteen subject to fitness

World Cup 2015

Hamilton Masakadza set for first World Cup

Jan 7, 2015: Zimbabwe batsman Hamilton Masakadza has been picked in a World Cup squad for the first time despite having made his ODI debut in 2001

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Smith unaware of Starc send-off

Jan 7, 2015: Australia's captain Steven Smith admits he did not see Mitchell Starc's send-off to the Indian opener M Vijay in the first over of the visitors' innings on day two of the Sydney Test, but agrees the practice should be ended

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington, 5th day

Williamson could be our greatest ever batter - McCullum

Jan 7, 2015: A double-century from Kane Williamson helped turn the Wellington Test and his focus has impressed captain Brendon McCullum

World Cup 2015

Pakistan pick Sohail Khan for World Cup

Jan 7, 2015: Pakistan have picked 30-year old fast bowler Sohail Khan in their 15-man squad for the 2015 World Cup

Nepal news

Nepal confirm central contracts for players

Jan 7, 2015: Cricket Association of Nepal has instituted a central contract system for the first time, with 22 players split into four grades

Rahane has steel - Dravid

Jan 7, 2015: Rahul Dravid has said that beneath his understated demeanour, Ajinkya Rahane has developed "real belief" in his ability and is forcing his way to be counted among the leading batsmen in the current India middle order

South Africa news

Injured de Kock likely to be named in World Cup squad

Jan 6, 2015: South Africa are expected to name injured wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock in their World Cup squad although he is only expected to recover from an ankle ligament tear after the first two games in the tournament

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 5th day

Amla enjoying captaincy learning curve

Jan 6, 2015: Alviro Petersen has announced his retirement from international cricket following the series against West Indies and will take up a Kolpak deal in English county cricket

England news

Moores 'comfortable' with Cook axeing

Jan 6, 2015: Peter Moores has insisted Alastair Cook was given "every opportunity" to prove himself ahead of the World Cup and defended England's decision to change the captaincy right before the tournament

World Cup 2015 news

Uthappa accepts World Cup exclusion

Jan 6, 2015: Robin Uthappa is disappointed not to have made it into India's World Cup squad, but he says he has come to terms with the selectors' decision

Big Bash League 2014-15

Heat snap up Parry

Jan 6, 2015: Brisbane Heat have strengthened their Lancashire connection by bringing in left-arm spinner Stephen Parry as one of their overseas players

South Africa news

Tahir available for T20s despite suspension

Jan 6, 2015: Imran Tahir remains available for the T20 internationals against West Indies after a disciplinary panel ruled it could only hand down a domestic suspension for his show of "serious dissent" in a four-day match last month

South Africa news

Petersen quits international cricket

Jan 6, 2015: Alviro Petersen has announced his retirement from international cricket following the series against West Indies and will take up a Kolpak deal in English county cricket

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day

India bowling coach urges more discipline

Jan 6, 2015: India's bowling coach B Arun has conceded his team's bowlers need to be more disciplined, and that a lot of work needs to be done on them, after India conceded 348 runs on the opening day of the SCG Test against Australia