'You remember winning, not doing well in a losing cause'

Aug 11, 2014: Ajit Agarkar looks back at the high point of his career, Adelaide 2003, and talks of his disappointment at not playing more one-dayers for India

Northants v Derbyshire, Royal London Cup, Wantage Road

Durston hundred lifts Derbyshire to win

Aug 11, 2014: A century from Wes Durston spurred visitors Derbyshire to victory over Northamptonshire at the County Ground

England Lions v Sri Lanka A, Tri-series, New Road

Bopara enjoys his chance to build rather than blast

Aug 11, 2014: To many observers, the England Lions top six contesting the Royal London triangular series against Sri Lanka A and New Zealand A loses little in comparison with the senior side

Yorkshire v Essex, Royal London Cup, Scarborough

Westley, ten Doeschate flatten Yorkshire

Aug 11, 2014: Jack Leaning's first century for Yorkshire in any form of cricket could not prevent his side crashing to defeat against Essex in a high-scoring Royal London Cup match at Scarborough.

Zimbabwe v South Africa, only Test, Harare, 3rd day

South Africa opt for substance over style

Aug 11, 2014: The expectation was that South Africa would flaunt their power against Zimbabwe, but the reality has been much different with the No. 1 Test team made to grind for every run

USA news

Status of USACA selectors in doubt

Aug 11, 2014: No arrangements have been made for USACA's incumbent selection panel to come to the USA Cricket Association National Tournament, which is three days away

Zimbabwe v South Africa, only Test, Harare, 3rd day

Nyumbu dances his way into the spotlight

Aug 11, 2014: John Nyumbu started playing cricket because he was a safe bet in the slips, discovered his skills for spinning a ball by chance, did his time on the domestic circuit, and then took a five-for on Test debut. Reason enough for anyone to dance

Pakistan news

Gul considering Test future because of knee injury

Aug 11, 2014: A persistent knee problem has put Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul's Test future in doubt

India in England 2014

India flummoxed by Moeenalitharan

Aug 11, 2014: Not enough respect, or too much respect? India have got themselves in a right mess when it comes to facing Moeen Ali when keeping the game simple would have been the best method

Bangladesh domestic news

Dhaka Premier League conducts special transfer window

Aug 11, 2014: Dhaka Premier League's defending champions Gazi Tank Cricketers have roped in Tamim Iqbal while Mushfiqur Rahim has signed for Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club during the special two-day transfer window for the pool of national players

India in England 2014

Supporting cast a concern for England

Aug 11, 2014: England need to find better support acts for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to compete in 17 Tests over nine months next year

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2014

Karunaratne returns to Test squad

Aug 11, 2014: Opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne has been called up to Sri Lanka's Test squad following a three-match layoff after the England tour

ICC news

Sangakkara regains No. 1 ranking

Aug 11, 2014: Kumar Sangakkara is once again the No. 1 Test batsman in the world following his double-century in Galle. His 221 helped Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in the first Test

County news

Pietersen to make Championship return

Aug 11, 2014: Kevin Pietersen will play just his second County Championship match in two years when he returns to Surrey at the end of the month, having admitted he has suffered from a lack of matches this year.

County news

Waters forced to retire with dystonia

Aug 11, 2014: Huw Waters, the Glamorgan seamer, has been forced to retire through injury. He has missed the last two seasons and was diagnosed with exercise-induced dystonia

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2014

Ajmal reported for suspect action

Aug 11, 2014: Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action, following the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

England cricket

England have not turned a corner just yet

Aug 11, 2014: While heartened by England's remarkable turnaround since the debacle at Lord's, Geoffrey Boycott, writing for the Telegraph, believes that the team still have some big concerns in Sam Robson's form, the back-up bowling, and dealing with short deliveries

Zimbabwe v South Africa, only Test, Harare, 3rd day

Nyumbu's five limits deficit to 141

Aug 11, 2014: Offspinner John Nyumbu became the second Zimbabwean to take five wickets on debut and kept South Africa's lead to 141

'Maybe Kevin Pietersen's best years are gone'

Aug 11, 2014: Former fast bowler and current Guardian writer Mike Selvey on the Flower-Pietersen issue, England's rebuilding process, and what pace and intimidation were like in the '70s

Australia news

Alex Doolan suffers side strain

Aug 11, 2014: Alex Doolan, Australia's incumbent Test No.3, has returned home from a tour of India after suffering a side strain