South Africa v Australia, 2nd Twenty20, Johannesburg

Warner wants to bat longer and hit harder

Oct 15, 2011: Although David Warner does not think he has ever struck the ball as sweetly as he is doing at the moment, he still sees the potential to go harder after having realised the importance of building an innings, even in Twenty20s

South Africa news

Nyoka voted out as president of CSA

Oct 15, 2011: Mtutuzeli Nyoka has been removed as president of Crickst South Africa (CSA) for the second time this year at a special board general board meeting held in Johannesburg today

Pakistan news

Pakistan's top court admits petition against Zaka Ashraf

Oct 15, 2011: Pakistan's Supreme Court has admitted a petition filed against new PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf, which questions his appointment as president of Zarai Taraqiate Bank Limited while still a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party

USA news

USACA admonished over handling of women's team

Oct 15, 2011: Pressure is mounting on the USA Cricket Association to get its internal affairs in order following a strongly worded mail from ICC Americas regional development manager Martin Vieira

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2011-12

Mental toughness the key - Mohsin Khan

Oct 15, 2011: Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's interim coach, has stressed the need for the Pakistan squad to focus on being mentally tough during their upcoming series against Sri Lanka in the UAE

India v England, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

Losing-streak lasted too long - Dhoni

Oct 15, 2011: MS Dhoni has said India's 126-run victory in Hyderabad was an important one as their losing-streak had lasted a bit too long and they needed to start enjoying the game again

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

Johnson 'in a good place' after Shield success

Oct 15, 2011: Mitchell Johnson is confident he will take on South Africa in good form after collecting five wickets to help Western Australia to victory in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on Friday

IPL news

IPL governing council postpones decision on Kochi replacement

Oct 14, 2011: The IPL governing council committee has postponed the decision on whether there will be a new franchise auction to replace the terminated Kochi Tuskers Kerala to its next meeting

Spot-fixing controversy

I would never ask Amir, Asif to cheat - Butt

Oct 14, 2011: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt denied ever asking Mohammad Asif or Mohammad Amir to cheat and bowl pre-planned no-balls, a court heard on Friday

Spot-fixing controversy

Majeed was more than £700,000 overdrawn

Oct 14, 2011: Agent Mazhar Majeed had bank overdrafts of more than £700,000 and at least 27 bank accounts, a court heard on Friday

Spot-fixing controversy

Nobody can put pressure on me - Asif

Oct 14, 2011: A court heard on Friday during the alleged spot-fixing trial defendant Mohammed Asif insist that he was not protecting his former captain Salman Butt

South Africa news

Nyoka likely to lose no-confidence motion

Oct 14, 2011: Mtutuzeli Nyoka, the president of Cricket South Africa (CSA), is likely to be ousted from office by a vote of no confidence on Saturday

Spot-fixing controversy

Illness delays Asif's arrival at court

Oct 14, 2011: Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan bowler on trial for alleged spot-fixing, failed to appear for the eighth day of the case at Southwark Crown Court in central London

India v England, 1st ODI, Hyderabad

Delayed start to India-England broadcast

Oct 14, 2011: Television audiences in India and England were deprived of the first three overs of the opening match of the five-match ODI between India and England in Hyderabad

Australia in South Africa 2011-12

'We have to be at our best' - Clarke

Oct 14, 2011: Michael Clarke passed his first examination as Australia's captain by leading the side to a series victory in Sri Lanka, but he knows repeating that success in South Africa will be a major challenge

Australia news

Howard's lack of cricket experience not an issue - Clarke

Oct 14, 2011: Michael Clarke does not believe Pat Howard's lack of cricket experience will be a problem after he was appointed as Cricket Australia's general manager of team performance

India news

Anirudha 'hurt' by nepotism claims

Oct 14, 2011: Srikkanth Anirudha has said he was "hurt" over claims that his father, Kris Srikkanth, could have had an influence over his selection into the squad for the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia

India news

'I have never clamoured for power that is associated with position'

Oct 14, 2011: Anil Kumble presents his side of the conflict of interest issue

New Zealand in Zimbabwe 2011-12

Injured Southee to miss one-off Zimbabwe Test

Oct 14, 2011: New Zealand will be without fast bowler Tim Southee for the entire duration of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe

South Africa v Australia, 1st Twenty20, Cape Town

Cummins the difference - White

Oct 13, 2011: Patrick Cummins, Australia's 19-year-old fast bowler, was credited with putting his team in a winning position after their victory in the opening T20 against South Africa at Newlands