India in Australia 2011-12

India's quicks' fitness key to series - Warne

Dec 22, 2011: Shane Warne believes India's chances in the upcoming Test series in Australia will hinge on the fitness of fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan

India in Australia 2011-12

Hilfenhaus not so predictable this time

Dec 22, 2011: Ben Hilfenhaus has lifted himself out of the rut of predictability that made him look so innocuous during the Ashes last summer, his state captain George Bailey has said

Australia v India 2011-12

Marsh confident after strong net sessions

Dec 22, 2011: Shaun Marsh is confident he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test after pulling up well from his net sessions over the past two days in Melbourne

Australia news

Rod Marsh to coach the coaches

Dec 22, 2011: Rod Marsh, the Australia selector, will "coach the coaches" in a newly created Cricket Australia role designed to ensure a unified approach to mentoring players across the states

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011-12

Rudolph, Morkel working to improve

Dec 21, 2011: Jacques Rudolph and Morne Morkel have travelled to Durban, the venue for the second Test against Sri Lanka, earlier than their team-mates to practice

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 5th day

I let my team down - Mushfiqur

Dec 21, 2011: Mushfiqur Rahim said poor shot selection hindered Bangladesh's chances of saving the second Test

Sri Lanka news

Sri Lanka's first-class matches postponed

Dec 21, 2011: Sri Lanka's domestic first-class Premier Tier A and B league matches, which were to begin on Wednesday, have been indefinitely postponed with the clubs and Sri Lanka Cricket offering conflicting reasons

Bangladesh news

Mustafa Kamal formally nominated for ICC president

Dec 21, 2011: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved its president Mustafa Kamal as its nomination for the ICC presidency

ICC World Twenty20 2012

Sixteen teams compete for two World T20 spots

Dec 21, 2011: Sixteen Associate and Affiliate teams will compete for two available spots in the 2012 World Twenty20 during a 72-match qualifying tournament in the UAE from March 13 to 24

Australia news

Selection an 'extra difficulty' for Clarke - Inverarity

Dec 21, 2011: Michael Clarke's elevation to a selection role has added "extra difficulty" to the office of the Australian captaincy, according to the head of the panel, John Inverarity

India in Australia 2011-12

Clarke wants consistency with DRS

Dec 21, 2011: Michael Clarke has called for consistency on the ICC's Decision Review System (DRS) after the BCCI refused to allow its use in the upcoming Test series in Australia

Australia v India 2011-12

Marsh could prove fitness in BBL

Dec 21, 2011: Shaun Marsh could play for the Perth Scorchers in Thursday night's Big Bash League match in Melbourne as he aims to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day Test

India in Australia 2011-12

Cowan, Marsh, Hilfenhaus named for Boxing Day

Dec 21, 2011: Ed Cowan has barged his way into Australia's Boxing Day Test team to face India through weight of runs, and will be joined by Shaun Marsh provided the West Australian can prove his fitness

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011-12

Batsmen can adjust - Jayasuriya

Dec 20, 2011: Former Sri Lanka captain, Sanath Jayasuriya, has urged the country's current crop of batsmen to take more responsibility on their tour of South Africa

CA Chairman's XI v Indians, Canberra, 2nd day

Ashwin steps up preparation ahead of Tests

Dec 20, 2011: R Ashwin, who was the most effective of India's bowlers on day two of the tour match against the CA Chairman's XI in Canberra, has said that he has worked on his strategy ahead of the Test series

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 4th day

No excuse for Bangladesh's fielding - Law

Dec 20, 2011: Stuart Law has demanded higher standards from his fielders after a series of dropped catches left the team struggling to save the second Test

Australia news

No one is guaranteed a start - Arthur

Dec 20, 2011: Ricky Ponting remains vital to the development of Australia's Test side but cannot keep earning a place in the team based on his reputation, according to the coach Mickey Arthur

India in Australia 2011-12

Christian could make Boxing Day debut

Dec 20, 2011: Daniel Christian's chances of making his Test debut on Boxing Day could be boosted by Australia's desire to have five bowling options against a powerful India batting line-up

Sri Lanka news

ICC pays part of Sri Lanka players dues directly

Dec 20, 2011: The ICC has paid 46% of the fees due to Sri Lanka's cricketers for the World Cup, ESPNcricinfo has learned

Spot-fixing controversy

Treat Amir more leniently - Brearley

Dec 20, 2011: Mike Brearley, the former England captain, has said that Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan fast bowler currently in prison for his role in the spot-fixing scandal, should be treated more leniently