South Africa news

Botha gets go-ahead for Big Bash

Dec 9, 2011: Johan Botha has been released to play for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, and been asked to return to South Africa in time for the ODI series against Sri Lanka

South Africa news

South Africa-Sri Lanka Tests get sponsor

Dec 9, 2011: Cricket South Africa hope to secure a sponsor for the one-day series against Sri Lanka by next week, after confirming Sunfoil will continue to back the Test series.

India in Australia 2011-12

Zaheer wants to make a difference in Australia

Dec 9, 2011: Zaheer Khan, the India medium-pacer, has said he is fit and wants to "make a difference" on his third tour of Australia

Roy Tattersall 1922-2011

Roy Tattersall dies aged 89

Dec 9, 2011: Roy Tattersall, the former England and Lancashire offspinner, has died at the age of 89

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Chittagong, 1st day

We give up our wickets easily - Law

Dec 9, 2011: Stuart Law, the Bangladesh coach, has said it was disappointing that his batsmen were getting themselves out, instead of making Pakistan toil for wickets

County news

Madsen appointed Derbyshire captain

Dec 9, 2011: Wayne Madsen, the South African-born opening batsman, has been appointed Derbyshire captain following the retirement of Luke Sutton.

England news

England will adapt to conditions - Miller

Dec 9, 2011: National selector Geoff Miller admitted England are taking a step into the unknown in the new year when they travel to the UAE to face Pakistan.

Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hobart, 1st day

Dean Brownlie matches New Zealand legends

Dec 9, 2011: It is hard to believe, watching Dean Brownlie handle the Australian bowlers comfortably, that he could not find a place in Western Australia's side during his years of playing club cricket in Perth

Pakistan v England, 2011-12

DRS to be used in Pakistan-England Tests

Dec 9, 2011: Pakistan's "home" series against England, to be played in the UAE from January 2012, will have DRS for the Tests in addition to the ODIs as previously decided.

India in Australia 2011-12

Hughes faces fight to keep opener's slot

Dec 9, 2011: The axe may be hanging over Phillip Hughes after another Test failure, but he has been given a chance to save his spot ahead of the Boxing Day Test

Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hobart, 1st day

We're quite happy with 150 - Brownlie

Dec 9, 2011: Rarely in Test cricket is a first-innings score of 150 enough. New Zealand have never won a Test having scored so few batting first

New Zealand news

Vettori out till new year with hamstring injury

Dec 9, 2011: Daniel Vettori could miss nearly a month due to the injury to his left hamstring that ruled him out of the second Test against Australia in Hobart

Pakistan v England 2011-12

Panesar named for Pakistan Tests

Dec 9, 2011: Monty Panesar has been given hope of relaunching his Test career after being named in England's squad to take on Pakistan in UAE next month

India in Australia 2011-12

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Dec 9, 2011: Vinay Kumar, the Karnataka fast bowler, has been picked as a replacement for the injured Varun Aaron in India's Test squad to Australia

SA Invitational XI v Sri Lankans, Benoni

Invitation side will test Sri Lanka - Vincent Barnes

Dec 8, 2011: South Africa's Invitation XI will play a vital role in sizing up Sri Lanka ahead of the three-Test series

Zimbabwe news

Ervine signs for Matabeleland

Dec 8, 2011: Sean Ervine, the Hampshire allrounder, has signed for Zimbabwean side Matabeleland Tuskers for the remainder of the season.

England news

ECB suffers Sport England funding cut

Dec 8, 2011: The ECB has had its Sport England funding cut by more than £300,000 after failing to meeting participation targets for adults

Pakistan v England 2011-12

England will be 'real test' - Afridi

Dec 8, 2011: Shahid Afridi is expecting England to be a "real test" for Pakistan when they arrive in UAE next month

India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Indore

'This opportunity will come only once in a lifetime' - Sehwag

Dec 8, 2011: Virender Sehwag has said that he was happy he took advantage of an 'opportunity of a lifetime' by scoring a double-century against West Indies in Indore

MCC news

Greig to give Cowdrey lecture

Dec 8, 2011: Tony Greig the former England captain, will deliver the 12th MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey lecture at Lord's next year