India in Australia 2014-15

Agar added to squad for Sydney Test

Dec 30, 2014: Ashton Agar has been added to Australia's squad for the fourth Test in Sydney as the selectors contemplate a twin spin attack with Nathan Lyon

Zimbabwe news

Whatmore confirmed as Zimbabwe coach

Dec 30, 2014: Dav Whatmore has been unveiled as Zimbabwe's new coach, replacing Stephen Mangongo, who was in charge for five months and sacked 12 days ago

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 4th day

'We can still win' - Morkel

Dec 29, 2014: Morne Morkel said that if South Africa batted quickly on the final morning, it would be difficult for West Indies to survive 50-60 overs

Bangladesh news

Two tiers in NCL from next season

Dec 29, 2014: The National Cricket League will enter a new era from the 2015-16 season when promotion and relegation will be introduced in Bangladesh's biggest domestic first-class competition, the BCB has announced

Bangladesh news

Tamim Iqbal poised for swift return

Dec 29, 2014: Tamim Iqbal is expected to return to cricket within two or three weeks, after he underwent arthroscopic evaluation and surgery on his left knee in Melbourne on Monday

Bangladesh news

Acquitted Stevens returns to play in Bangladesh

Dec 29, 2014: Kalabagan Cricket Academy have signed up Darren Stevens as their overseas player for the last three rounds of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League

World Cup 2015 news

Zazai, Ghani in Afghanistan World Cup squad

Dec 29, 2014: Afsar Zazai, the 21-year-old wicketkeeper batsman, and 18-year-old batsman Usman Ghani have been picked in Afghanistan's squad for the 2015 World Cup

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

'We need a few more runs' - Warner

Dec 29, 2014: David Warner has indicated that Australia will look to add to their 326-run lead on the fifth morning before declaring, with events from the Adelaide Test fresh in their mind

Zimbabwe news

Canada set for Zimbabwe trip

Dec 29, 2014: Canada will tour Zimbabwe early next year for four fifty-over matches which will form part of Zimbabwe's preparation for the 2015 World Cup and ahead of Canada's WCL Division 2 campaign

NZ v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 4th day

McCullum's pride at New Zealand's record revival

Dec 29, 2014: In a sports ecosystem often dominated by the All Blacks, the New Zealand cricket team has begun to generate considerable buzz among the public ahead of their long home summer

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 4th day

Mathews hails second-innings gains

Dec 29, 2014: Though Sri Lanka lost inside four days by eight wickets, they will take some confidence into the Wellington Test, Angelo Mathews said

Big Bash League 2014-15

Roy signs for Thunder stint

Dec 28, 2014: Jason Roy, the Surrey batsman, has signed for a three-match stint with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.

South Africa v West Indies, 1st Test, Centurion, 3rd day

South Africa have to be creative, smart - Donald

Dec 28, 2014: Allan Donald, South Africa's bowling coach, has said the side will look to be innovative and aim to break into West Indies' long batting tail on the fourth day of the Port Elizabeth Test

Bangladesh news

Bangladesh more settled than 2007 side - Faruque

Dec 28, 2014: Faruque Ahmed, who will become the only Bangladesh chief selector to pick two World Cup squads, feels that the current team is more settled and requires fewer risks

Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day

No reason to respect Johnson - Kohli

Dec 28, 2014: Virat Kohli said he was left with no good reason to respect Mitchell Johnson and some of the other Australia players after verbals flew "throughout the day" at the MCG

Zimbabwe news

Whatmore set to be named Zimbabwe coach

Dec 28, 2014: Dav Whatmore is expected to be appointed as Zimbabwe's coach ahead of the 2015 World Cup, replacing Stephen Mangongo who was sacked from the position earlier in December after a five-month tenure

NZ v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Christchurch, 3rd day

Watling pleased with seamers' toil

Dec 28, 2014: BJ Watling praised the New Zealand quicks' perseverance on what was a drier day for them than the previous one, in which they had taken 10 wickets

ACC news

ACC fears funding cut impact

Dec 28, 2014: The Asian Cricket Council fears that the downsizing of its operations could spell an end to a lot of its development work in Asia, including the staging of several age-group and women's tournaments

SA v WI, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

Du Plessis admits weather frustration

Dec 27, 2014: Faf du Plessis expressed his frustration after rain wiped out most of the second day's play in Port Elizabeth, believing that the weather had handed West Indies a way back into the game

Bangladesh news

BBL stint big help for World Cup preparation - Shakib

Dec 27, 2014: Shakib Al Hasan has said that his forthcoming three-week stint in the Big Bash League with Melbourne Renegades will considerably help his preparation for the upcoming World Cup