Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

Spinners force South Africa to switch to attritional cricket

Jul 25, 2014: The discipline shown by Sri Lanka's spin trio squeezed South Africa to the point at which they shut shop. Their approach on day three will determine how the foundation ends up, on a pitch taking turn

India in England 2014

Rohit Sharma likely to play at Ageas Bowl

Jul 25, 2014: Signs from India's training sessions suggest they are ready to move back to their preferred combination of six specialist batsmen and four specialist bowlers

Pakistan news

Pakistan look to regain Test groove

Jul 25, 2014: Pakistan haven't played a Test in six months, but Misbah-ul-Haq has said their preparatory camp will help them shake off the rust ahead of next month's Sri Lanka tour

England news

'I just try to spin the ball' - Ravi Patel

Jul 25, 2014: Ravi Patel, the 22-year-old Middlesex left arm spinner, has earned a place in the England Lions squad for next month's triangular series involving Sri Lanka A and New Zealand despite just three List A matches in his career

'Paint me like one of your French ladies'

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South Africa news

'Time crept up on me' - Smith

Jul 25, 2014: Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, has said that Gary Kirsten's exit as coach and Jacques Kallis' retirement had played a hand in his decision to consider retirement

India in England 2014

Full coverage of the Anderson-Jadeja altercation

Jul 25, 2014: ESPNcricinfo's full coverage of the alleged altercation between Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson

India in England 2014

Jadeja fined for Anderson incident

Jul 25, 2014: Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 50% of his match fees following an incident with England fast bowler James Anderson during the first Investec Test at Trent Bridge

CPL 2014

Ramdin's knock inspired us - Dwayne Bravo

Jul 25, 2014: Dwayne Bravo admitted that his opponent Denesh Ramdin's batting inspired his team in yesterday's four-wicket CPL win over Guyana Amazon Warriors

Sri Lanka cricket

'I was always aggressive' - Jayawardene

Jul 25, 2014: Mahela Jayawardene says he has always been vocal and aggressive both on and off the field but maybe that part of his personality went unnoticed earlier

Losing to India

Jul 25, 2014: An Englishman discovers cricket fervour in India, and realises he can't quite win a game against Indians back home either

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

South Africa stymied by spinners

Jul 25, 2014: South Africa made 98 for 3 in 52 overs after debutant Niroshan Dickwella's enterprising half-century had taken Sri Lanka to 421

Red Steel v Amazon Warriors, CPL 2014, Port of Spain

Darren Bravo seals last-ball win for Red Steel

Jul 25, 2014: Dwayne and Darren Bravo staged a remarkable comeback to lead Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel to a four-wicket win after the side was struggling at 13 for 3 in the fourth over

New Zealand news

Oram, Bell to coach New Zealand women

Jul 25, 2014: Former New Zealand players Jacob Oram and Matthew Bell have been appointed assistant coaches for New Zealand women's tour to West Indies in September

CPL 2014

Best, Malik fined for on-field spat

Jul 25, 2014: Tino Best and Shoaib Malik were slapped with fines for an on-field altercation during the match between Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Zouks on July 23

New Zealand news

Nicol, Broom and Nethula switch teams

Jul 25, 2014: Former New Zealand internationals Rob Nicol, Neil Broom, Dean Brownlie and Tarun Nethula have all switched domestic teams for next summer, while spinner Bruce Martin has missed out on a first-round contract for 2014-15

Numbers Game

Bhuvneshwar on course for super series

Jul 25, 2014: Only 15 times in Test history has a player achieved the double of 300 runs and 20 wickets in a Test series. Going on current form, Bhuvneshwar could well be the 16th

'As you get older, you come to appreciate the tough times'

Jul 25, 2014: Jimmy Adams talks about the West Indian love for fast bowling, batting with Lara, and living a dream for nine years

How to save the England cricket team: a blueprint

Jul 25, 2014: It's time for probably a root-and-branch review and possibly even a full overhaul of the domestic game

Lancashire v Durham, NatWest T20 Blast, Old Trafford

Khawaja makes immediate impact

Jul 24, 2014: Lancashire sealed top spot in the NatWest T20 Blast North Division with a routine victory by 27 runs over out of contention Durham at Old Trafford.