India in Australia 2011-12

'We couldn't be more prepared' - Haddin

Dec 25, 2011: Brad Haddin has said Australia have mentally recovered from the defeat to New Zealand, and are ready for the Indian challenge

India news

BCCI to pick fast-bowling pool

Dec 24, 2011: The BCCI has asked the selection panel to immediately pick a pool of fast bowlers, including talented Under-19 quicks, who would form the bench strength for the Indian team

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011-12

Philander strains left knee

Dec 24, 2011: Vernon Philander has suffered a mild strain to his left knee and will be monitored before being cleared to play in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durban

Netherlands news

ten Doeschate, Cooper to miss Caribbean T20

Dec 24, 2011: Netherlands will be without allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate and batsman Top Cooper during their campaign in the Caribbean T20

Bangladesh news

Last round of NCL matches postponed

Dec 24, 2011: The BCB has postponed the last round of the National Cricket League (NCL), the country's first-class competition, to accommodate the Dhaka Premier League, the 50-over tournament

Australia v India, 1st Test, Melbourne

Batsmen ready for testing conditions - Clarke

Dec 24, 2011: Michael Clarke believes his batsmen are well prepared and should play their natural game, even if they are sent in under cloudy skies on Boxing Day

Australia v India, 1st Test, Melbourne

India might not be able to adapt - Warner

Dec 24, 2011: Australia's players sense fragility in India's mental approach when playing matches away from home, and have discussed taking advantage of it during the Boxing Day Test

Australia v India, 1st Test, Melbourne

Hilfenhaus to play, Christian left out

Dec 24, 2011: Australia have decided against using the allrounder Daniel Christian in the Boxing Day Test, while the left-armer Mitchell Starc has also missed out from the 13-man squad

England Under-19s in Bangladesh, 2011-12

Adam Ball to lead England U-19s in Bangladesh

Dec 23, 2011: Kent allrounder Adam Ball will lead an England Under-19 squad for the tour of Bangladesh in January

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011-12

Dilshan hints at Test debut for Chandimal

Dec 23, 2011: This Test will be the final opportunity for Sri Lanka to win a Test this year, after series losses to England, Australia and Pakistan and their only chance to save the series

Pakistan news

PCB to meet with Whatmore in January

Dec 23, 2011: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited Dav Whatmore to Pakistan to discuss the terms of becoming their next head coach

Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011-12

Smith determined to end Kingsmead jinx

Dec 23, 2011: Graeme Smith is determined to make amends for the World Cup with a clinical series win against Sri Lanka

India in Australia 2011-12

Laxman impressed with seamers' fitness

Dec 23, 2011:

Railways v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy Elite, Delhi

Karnail pitch not unplayable, say batsmen

Dec 23, 2011: When play finished early on day three of the Railways v Saurashtra Ranji Trophy game, the devil it was established, was not residing in the Karnail Singh Stadium track, it was to be found in the home team

Pakistan news

Misbah-ul-Haq sets sights on England

Dec 23, 2011: Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, has already set his sights on the home series against England in the UAE after completing a successful tour of Bangladesh

India in Australia 2011-12

Australia focus on facing swing at batting camp

Dec 23, 2011: During the batting camp, Australia's batsmen returned to the basics of how to handle swing bowling, specifically the angles of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma

New Zealand news

Injured Bennett out of HRV Cup

Dec 23, 2011: Canterbury fast bowler Hamish Bennett has been ruled out of the HRV Cup, New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 competition, with a back injury

England news

England named BBC Team of the Year

Dec 22, 2011: Cricket was well represented at the BBC's Sports Personality awards with England taking the Team of the Year award, while Andy Flower picked up Coach of the Year

County news

Pietersen to remain with Surrey

Dec 22, 2011: Kevin Pietersen has agreed a rolling deal with Surrey, which will keep him with the club until the end of his ECB central contact

India news

Vasant Ranjane dies aged 74

Dec 22, 2011: Vasant Ranjane, a former India medium-pacer, has died in Pune at the age of 74