Scotland news

Powell joins Scotland as batting coach

Feb 5, 2010: Michael Powell, the former Warwickshire captain and England A batsman, has joined Cricket Scotland as a High Performance batting coach.

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur

Graeme Smith targets Dhoni

Feb 5, 2010: Graeme Smith has named MS Dhoni, his counterpart, as South Africa's primary target in the two-Test series, which begins at the VCA Stadium on Saturday

Adelaide umpiring controversy

Umpire Benson confirms retirement

Feb 5, 2010: The English umpire, Mark Benson, has confirmed his retirement from the ICC elite panel, and will see out his career on the county circuit

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur

Added responsibility for Indian openers

Feb 5, 2010: Should Laxman also be ruled out, Rohit Sharma too will join Badrinath in making a debut, presenting an experience chink South Africa will be keen to exploit

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur

India wait on Laxman fitness

Feb 5, 2010: Injury worries have continued to haunt India with VVS Laxman remaining an uncertain starter for the first Test against South Africa

Pakistan news

Pressure mounts on PCB chairman Ijaz Butt

Feb 5, 2010: Members of Pakistan's parliamentary committee on sports panel have asked for a meeting with Pakistan president Asif Zardari as pressure mounts on Ijaz Butt's board administration

Gul Hameed Bhatti 1947-2010

Bhatti: Pakistan's 'Encyclopaedia of cricket'

Feb 5, 2010: Pakistan's cricket community lost a great personality, a person who was known as the encyclopedia of Pakistan cricket and someone who most importantly ushered in a new era of sports journalism in the country

Pakistan news

Gul Hameed Bhatti passes away at 63

Feb 5, 2010: Gul Hameed Bhatti, a leading sports journalist, editor and cricket statistician, passed away late on February 4 after a prolonged illness at the age of 63

2010-11 international fixtures

Extra matches for England's Ashes tour

Feb 5, 2010: England have got their wish for three first-class warm-up games before the 2010-11 Ashes series after their poor preparation was a factor in their failed defence on the previous trip

Australia v Pakistan, only T20, Melbourne

Clarke vows to raise his Twenty20 game

Feb 4, 2010: Michael Clarke knows he must improve his Twenty20 credentials if he is to be the long-term leader of the side

Zimbabwe news

Jenner completes Zimbabwe spin clinics

Feb 4, 2010: Terry Jenner said that he was pleasantly surprised by the talent displayed during his spin coaching clinics held in Zimbabwe over the last two weeks.

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers

Ireland suffer Boyd Rankin blow

Feb 4, 2010: Ireland have been dealt a blow ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers in UAE with Boyd Rankin forced out of the event with his ongoing foot injury

Sri Lanka domestic news

Stars available for Sri Lanka's provincial tournament

Feb 4, 2010: Sri Lanka's much anticipated 50-over provincial cricket tournament commences on February 6 with 76 cricketers participating

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur

Steyn looks to exploit inexperienced middle order

Feb 4, 2010: Injuries to key players like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman will give South Africa the slight advantage going in to Nagpur, feels Dale Steyn

Indian Cricket League

Delhi court reinforces ICL decision

Feb 4, 2010: The Delhi High Court has reinforced its earlier decision that Essel Sports, promoters of the ICL, cannot sue the Indian board (BCCI) in British Courts

Twenty20 cricket

Twenty20 founder warns of overkill

Feb 4, 2010: Stuart Robertson, the ECB marketing man who devised Twenty20, has warned that too much of the shortest version could result in overkill

India v South Africa, 1st Test, Nagpur

Adaptation is the key - Corrie van Zyl

Feb 4, 2010: Corrie van Zyl, South Africa's coach for the tour of India, has said his biggest challenge is making his side adapt to new conditions in the limited time available

ICC rankings

India need a draw to stay No. 1

Feb 4, 2010: India stand to lose substantially more than the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings if they are beaten by South Africa

Pakistan in Australia 2009-10

Mohammad Yousuf intent on staying on as captain

Feb 4, 2010: Mohammad Yousuf has insisted he will stay on as captain despite Pakistan's 3-0 drubbing in Tests and 5-0 humiliation in ODIs on the tour of Australia

South Zone v West Zone, Duleep Trophy final, 3rd day

Fans to gain free entry for Duleep Trophy final

Feb 4, 2010: Fans will be granted free entry for the ongoing Duleep Trophy final after the Hyderabad Cricket Association decided not to allow spectators inside the Rajiv International Cricket Stadium for the first two days