Pro50 Championship 2014-15

Tuskers, Mountaineers maintain top positions

Dec 7, 2014: A round-up of the Pro50 Championship matches that were played on December 7, 2014

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Colombo

We missed Tredwell - Morgan

Dec 7, 2014: England's decision to field Ben Stokes instead of James Tredwell may have contributed to them going 3-1 down in the series but they have accepted that there will be some collateral damage

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Colombo

Sri Lanka's spinners keep taking the tricks

Dec 7, 2014: Sri Lanka's wonderfully inventive collection of spinners are combining to make up a winning hand against England, but their potential impact in the World Cup is harder to assess

India in Australia 2014-15

Bhuvneshwar to miss first two Tests

Dec 7, 2014: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to be ruled out of India's first two Tests in Australia, due to a left ankle injury

India news

BCCI stops players from using board logo in domestic games

Dec 7, 2014: The BCCI has instructed match referees to ensure that none of the India players - current or discarded - sport the board logo on their gear as that will be considered a violation of the association's code

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Colombo

Taylor leaves England grateful for small mercies

Dec 7, 2014: James Taylor's chance has been a long time coming, but he took it in style in Colombo to press his claims for a place in England's World Cup squad

Pakistan v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Dubai

Pakistan, NZ hunt for early momentum

Dec 7, 2014: New Zealand and Pakistan embark on a five-match ODI series in conditions starkly different from those expected for the World Cup, but team combinations and momentum will be key for both sides

Baroda v Bengal, Ranji Trophy, 1st day, Vadodara

Composed Chatterjee leads strong Bengal start

Dec 7, 2014: Sudip Chatterjee's composed, unbeaten 91 aided by vital contributions from opener Arindam Das and wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami helped Bengal kick off their Ranji Trophy season on a decent note

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Colombo

Taylor makes his statement

Dec 7, 2014: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from Colombo

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

Gambhir's century lifts Delhi

Dec 7, 2014: A round-up of the matches played in Group B of the Ranji Trophy on December 7, 2014

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2014-15, Silver League final

Habib Bank hang on to seal title

Dec 7, 2014: Habib Bank Limited won the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League by virtue of a first-innings lead, after holding on for a draw in the final against State Bank of Pakistan in Faisalabad

Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Colombo

Sangakkara makes 1000 ODI runs in four consecutive years

Dec 7, 2014: Stats highlights from the fourth ODI between England and Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Dhaka Premier Division 2014-15

Abahani maintain second position

Dec 7, 2014: A round-up of the Dhaka Premier Division matches on December 7, 2014

Australia should not stop bowling bouncers

Dec 7, 2014: Despite recent events, Australia should not shed their hard-nosed, aggressive brand of cricket that brought them world-beating success last summer

World Cup 2015

Cook ever closer to World Cup captaincy

Dec 7, 2014: Alastair Cook, whose worth as a one-day batsman and captain has been forever under scrutiny, moved a step closer to leading England in the World Cup when he was named as captain in their 30-strong preliminary squad

Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide

Fit-looking Dhoni a chance to play

Dec 7, 2014: The rescheduling of the first Test in Adelaide has given MS Dhoni five extra days to recover from a thumb injury, and he appeared just fine in his first training session on this tour of Australia

India in Australia 2014-15

India, Australia's most formidable opponent

Dec 7, 2014: A stats analysis of India's recent record in and against Australia, and their chances going into the first Test in Adelaide

Auckland v Wellington, Georgie Pie Super Smash, final, Hamilton

Wellington seal title in close higher-scorer

Dec 7, 2014: Wellington held their nerve to win a high-scoring, see-sawing final against Auckland, thus booking their ticket to next year's Champions League T20

Sri Lanka news

SLC to improve facilities in conflict-affected areas

Dec 7, 2014: SLC will install four new turf pitches in former conflict-affected areas in the north and east of the island, board secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said

Probable chucker

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