India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Dharamsala

Kohli century sets up series win

Oct 17, 2014: Virat Kohli cracked his 20th ODI hundred and Suresh Raina and Ajinkya Rahane made fifties as India comfortably downed a seemingly eager-to-leave West Indies in Dharamsala

SA v WA, Matador Cup, Bankstown

Coulter-Nile shines in Warriors win

Oct 17, 2014: Western Australia eased past a winless South Australia at Bankstown Oval to all but secure a spot in the finals of the domestic limited-overs tournament

India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Dharamsala

'I've got my confidence back' - Kohli

Oct 17, 2014: Having scored his first half-century in 16 ODI and Test innings, Virat Kohli feels his confidence is returning

Australia news

Villani returns for West Indies ODIs

Oct 17, 2014: Batsman Elyse Villani has returned to the Australia Women's ODI squad in place of the seamer Megan Schutt for the home series against West Indies Women

South Africa in New Zealand 2014

Taylor, Milne out of SA ODIs with injuries

Oct 17, 2014: New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor and fast bowler Adam Milne have been ruled out of the home ODI series against South Africa because of injuries

Victoria news

Wade suspended for broken window

Oct 17, 2014: Victoria's captain Matthew Wade has been suspended for the second time in as many seasons, this time for inadvertently breaking a window following his dismissal in the Bushrangers' loss to Queensland at North Sydney Oval

Spin challenge for Australia

Oct 17, 2014: On their last three tours to India, Australia have problems with spin - both bowling it and facing it. The series against Pakistan is an opportunity to prove they have learnt from those experiences

Australia news

Lehmann locked in until 2017

Oct 17, 2014: Darren Lehmann has been rewarded for his positive impact on Australia's performance with a one-year extension to his contract as head coach

Agony Aunt

What KP's book should have been called

Oct 17, 2014: And what to do with yourself if you are a sleep guru (yes, there is such a thing)

Jim Maxwell: Radio commentary's tireless doyen

Oct 17, 2014: Having graced the airwaves for more than four decades, he is a broadcasting institution on par with Benaud, despite not having played at senior level

England news

Anderson prepares for year of hotel rooms

Oct 16, 2014: English cricket has been in the headlines recently, and not in a very flattering light, but for the current players it is a rare period of downtime before they embark on a demanding schedule

County news

Grassroots investment for Leicestershire

Oct 16, 2014: There was at last some good news for Leicestershire as a new cricket facility was opened in the city centre. A boost to the recreational game in the city can only be of benefit to a beleaguered county.

Indian domestic news

'Return felt like first-class debut'

Oct 16, 2014: Having served a one-year ban for failing to report an approach by a bookie, Siddharth Trivedi is back playing competitive cricket

Pakistan A v Australians, Sharjah, 2nd day

Lehmann confident of Warner's recovery

Oct 16, 2014: Australia's coach Darren Lehmann has said he is confident opener David Warner will be fit for the first Test in Dubai after suffering a groin injury during the third ODI in Abu Dhabi on Sunday

Pakistan A v Australians, Sharjah, 2nd day

Homework on playing spin pays off for Doolan

Oct 16, 2014: Alex Doolan is the first to admit that fancy footwork against the spinners does not come naturally to him but his 104 against Pakistan A has suggested he may enjoy the opportunity

South Africa in New Zealand 2014-15

Replacing Kallis, the bowler

Oct 16, 2014: Faf du Plessis assuming Kallis' No. 3 slot was only one part of the equation solved. South Africa are scouting for someone who could balance attack and defence with ball in hand

East Zone v West Zone, Duleep Trophy quarter-final, 2nd day

Bawne century puts West Zone ahead

Oct 16, 2014: Ankit Bawne's ninth first-class century and a run-a-ball 73 from Yusuf Pathan steered West Zone to a 43-run lead against East Zone on the second day at the Bansi Lal Stadium

India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Dharamsala

Troubled West Indies refocus on cricket

Oct 16, 2014: West Indies, mired in a dispute with their players' association, turn their attention back to cricket and the fourth ODI in Dharamsala

County news

Trio of 17-year-olds earn Lancashire deals

Oct 16, 2014: Lancashire have given three of young players their first professional contracts as Ashley Giles, the new head coach, starts to shape his squad for next season

New Zealand news

Cairns trial likely in October 2015

Oct 16, 2014: Chris Cairns is likely to face his perjury trial in October 2015 following a brief court appearance in London on Thursday