Hope for Hughes, feel for Abbott

Nov 26, 2014: It is impossible to imagine how Sean Abbott must feel after sending down that bouncer to Phillip Hughes. While the cricket world hopes for Hughes' recovery, it should also ensure Abbott is supported

Living and working with the bouncer

Nov 26, 2014: Hitting someone with a short one is sickening for a bowler, and worse for the batsman, but the game must go on, and the bouncer is a part of the game

Afghanistan v New Zealand A, Dubai

Pacers give NZ A 105-run win

Nov 26, 2014: New Zealand A won their second consecutive one-dayer in the UAE when their pacers demolished Afghanistan for 99 for a 105-run win in Dubai

Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Mirpur

Anamul and Sunny star in series win

Nov 26, 2014: Important runs and early wickets were the reason for Bangladesh's 124-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI in Mirpur, which also gave them the series with two matches in hand

The bouncer's impact

Nov 26, 2014: The life-threatening injury suffered by Phillip Hughes is a reminder of the dangers faced by batsmen when handling bouncers. Here, three Test batsmen recall how they were impacted by injuries arising from short balls.

Coach-speak: a crime against humanity

Nov 26, 2014: You can tolerate players' incoherent babbling but when coaches start giving explanations, it's time to run

Australia news

We've all been hit

Nov 26, 2014: Going out to play cricket today would have been near enough to impossible. Even doing so next week in the nets and at the Gabba for the first Test will be difficult

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Sharjah, 1st day

Hafeez 178* puts Pakistan in dominant position

Nov 26, 2014: Mohammad Hafeez, back from England after getting his action tested, led Pakistan's strong opening in the Sharjah Test with his seventh Test century

England's problem with attacking batsmanship

Nov 26, 2014: It has taken the country ages to get over its obsession with defensive batting and appreciate that the ball is there to be smashed

Australia news

Cricket world stunned by Hughes incident

Nov 26, 2014: As Phillip Hughes remained in a critical condition in hospital in Sydney, reaction from around the cricketing world was a mixture of shock and support. Here are some of the responses to the incident, in which Hughes was struck in the head by a bouncer dur

Australian cricket

After Hughes, batsmen will feel in a world of danger

Nov 26, 2014: The sickening injury suffered by Phillip Hughes in a Sheffield Shield match on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the cricket world

Dubai-Dhabi-Doo

Nov 26, 2014: Who knew the Middle East would one day become the centre of a cricket-lover's universe?

Big-hearted, broad-shouldered Davo

Nov 26, 2014: Former Australia allrounder Alan Davidson was a devastating fast bowler and a generous batsman, who has spent his life serving Australian sport in various capacities

Runs inside, fun outside

Nov 26, 2014: The area outside Eden Park is heaven for those gearing up for - or recovering from - game day

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2014-15

State Bank, PIA enter semis

Nov 25, 2014: A round-up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League quarterfinals that ended on November 25, 2014

Australia news

Hughes still critical, Sheffield Shield round abandoned

Nov 25, 2014: Phillip Hughes remained in a critical condition in hospital on Wednesday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after being struck in the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG

The man with a PhD in chucking

Nov 25, 2014: Atul Gaikwad has devoted significant resources to the study of the problem of illegal actions

England in Sri Lanka 2014-15

The six yet to cement their World Cup tickets

Nov 25, 2014: ESPNcricinfo selects six players with World Cup places to prove

Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI, Colombo

Cook looks to steady England ship

Nov 25, 2014: In monsoon season, England look to get on course for the World Cup

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd Test, Sharjah

McCullum plays down Vettori risk

Nov 25, 2014: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is confident recalled left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori can handle the rigours of Test cricket