Spot-fixing controversy

Butt accused of 'pressurising' Asif

Oct 18, 2011: The lawyer of Mohammad Asif accused the player's former captain, Salman Butt, of "pressurising him" before he bowled his infamous no-ball at the Lord's Test last year

West Indies in India 2011-12

Five ODIs for WI on tour of India

Oct 18, 2011: West Indies will play five ODIs during their tour of India, between November 29 and December 5, the BCCI has announced

Spot-fixing controversy

'I misjudged Majeed' - Butt

Oct 18, 2011: Salman Butt, the ex-Pakistan Test captain accused of being involved in spot-fixing, said on the tenth day of the trial in London that he "misjudged" his former agent Mazhar Majeed

Spot-fixing controversy

Butt denies knowledge of no-ball plans

Oct 18, 2011: Salman Butt told a jury at the alleged spot-fixing trial on Tuesday that he had no knowledge of any discussions to arrange pre-determined no-balls at the Lord's Test last year

South Australia v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide

Casson contemplates future

Oct 18, 2011: Beau Casson will contemplate his future as he flies home to Sydney on Wednesday, having been ruled out of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia

Australia news

Clarke to play role in selecting coach

Oct 18, 2011: Australia's captain Michael Clarke will set many of the parameters for the selection of the national team's new head coach

Pakistan news

Afridi withdraws retirement

Oct 18, 2011: Shahid Afridi has withdrawn his international retirement and says he is available for selection for Pakistan in the limited-over formats

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Cummins will have mixed emotions - McDermott

Oct 18, 2011: Craig McDermott says the fact that he started out young helps him coach bowlers like Pat Cummins and James Pattinson

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

DRS in place for ODIs and Tests

Oct 18, 2011: South Africa's home ODI and Test series against Australia will have the full benefits of the DRS after the host broadcasters unveiled their provisions for its use during the matches

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Cummins prepared for the big test

Oct 17, 2011: With the ability to bowl consistently at around 150 kph, excellent control, variations and maturity beyond his years, Cummins has been talked up as the next big Australian thing

Pakistan news

Akram offers to coach young Pakistan fast bowlers

Oct 17, 2011: Wasim Akram, the former Pakistan captain, has offered his services tp the PCB as a part-time bowling coach

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Boucher expects 'extra niggle' against Australia

Oct 17, 2011: Having made his name as a fighter, Boucher is expected to play a key role in the upcoming ODI series and has a good reason to resume the battle in a big way

India news

Revised Indian sports bill exempts cricketers from certain WADA rules

Oct 17, 2011: India's sports ministry has included a provision in the new draft of the national sports bill that will exempt the cricketers from having to follow certain WADA rules

England in India 2011

Uthappa returns to Twenty20 squad

Oct 17, 2011: Robin Uthappa has been recalled to the Indian squad for the Twenty20 International against England

Spot-fixing controversy

Butt confronted Majeed at World Twenty20

Oct 17, 2011: Salman Butt told a court how he confronted his agent Mazhar Majeed about text messages he had sent him to fix elements of match at the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Watson, Shaun Marsh doubtful for ODIs

Oct 17, 2011: Allrounder Shane Watson is a doubtful starter for the ODI series against South Africa that begins on October 19, after straining his hip muscle

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Chittagong

Sammy intent on completing series sweep

Oct 17, 2011: Darren Sammy, the West Indies captain, has said his side isn't going to let up in the third ODI on Tuesday, despite having already claimed the one-day series

Spot-fixing controversy

Butt 'not involved in any conspiracy'

Oct 17, 2011: Salman Butt's lawyer has told the court his client wasn't involved in any "criminal conspiracy"

Pakistan news

PCB awards contracts to domestic players

Oct 17, 2011: The PCB has announced a contract system for Pakistani domestic teams for the 2011-12 season

India news

We made a presentation on Hot Spot - Srinivasan

Oct 17, 2011: N Srinivasan has said the BCCI convinced the other member boards of the ICC to make the DRS optional by showing them a presentation on how Hot Spot had failed during India's tour of England