Bangladesh news

Shakib suspended for three ODIs

Feb 21, 2014: Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been banned for three matches by the BCB for "making an inappropriate gesture on live television" during the second ODI against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka A v England Lions, 2nd unofficial Test, Dambulla

Taylor's case becoming undeniable

Feb 21, 2014: James Taylor strengthened his case for a recall to England's Test side with an unbeaten double hundred against Sri Lanka A

India news

'Keen to be part of 2015 World Cup squad' - Praveen

Feb 21, 2014: Praveen Kumar, the India fast bowler, expressed his disappointment at not being bought during the IPL auction, stating the tournament would have helped his chances of a comeback

New Zealand cricket

McCullum to be given Keys to Wellington

Feb 21, 2014: Brendon McCullum has been honoured with the keys to Wellington after his epic 302 at the Basin Reserve

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Mirpur

Bangladesh are not panicking - Jurgensen

Feb 21, 2014: The defeat to Sri Lanka in the ODI series will not make Bangladesh panic, according to their coach Shane Jurgensen, ahead of the Asia Cup and World Twenty20

England in West Indies 2013-14

Broad 'not deeply involved' in KP axe

Feb 21, 2014: Stuart Broad has said he did not have a major involvement in the decision to sack Kevin Pietersen despite his role as Twenty20 captain but believes that changes had to be made after a "disaster" of a tour in Australia

Western Australia v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 2nd day

North, Voges fifties boost Western Australia

Feb 21, 2014: Fifties from opener Marcus North and Adam Voges helped Western Australia reach a strong position against New South Wales on the second day of their Sheffield Shield game

Indian cricket

BCCI should also focus on on-field battles

Feb 21, 2014: Following India's fourth consecutive overseas defeat, Harsha Bhogle writes in the Indian Express if the India players actually believe if they can win Tests abroad

County news

Bollinger agrees Kent deal

Feb 21, 2014: Kent hope to complete the signing of Doug Bollinger as an overseas player for the 2014 season within the next few days

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day

South Africa take charge with twin hundreds

Feb 21, 2014: After two days in the first Test South Africa were all-but out of the contest. After two days at St George's Park, they have turned the tables to leave Australia under considerable pressure

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 2nd day

Burns resists Tasmania with fifty

Feb 21, 2014: Tasmania's lower-order batsmen made useful contributions to put up a competitive total, one that appeared stronger after the bowlers dismissed three Queensland batsmen cheaply

IPL 2014 news

Munaf mystified by IPL exclusion

Feb 21, 2014: Munaf Patel, the India fast bowler, has expressed his surprise at not being picked by an franchise in the IPL auctions

South Australia v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide, 2nd day

Klinger double flattens Victoria

Feb 21, 2014: Michael Klinger converted his overnight hundred into a double-century, and Tim Ludeman scored a ton too, as South Australia shut out Victoria's chances of victory at the Adelaide Oval

India news

BCCI to review away performances

Feb 21, 2014: The top brass of the BCCI is likely to meet MS Dhoni and Duncan Fletcher to discuss India's overseas performances which have been consistently on the decline in the last three years

Test cricket

The rising and the reborn

Feb 21, 2014: Williamson, Rahane, Steve Smith, Johnson, Haddin and McCullum - six men who've made this season rewarding to the fan

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Mirpur

Sri Lanka aim for sweep without Big Three

Feb 21, 2014: Sri Lanka have always had one of Dilshan, Sangakkara and Jayawardene in their ODI team since 1999. They will have to play the final ODI in Bangladesh without them

India news

'Harbhajan, Ojha must in Tests' - Ganguly

Feb 21, 2014: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said India need spinners Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha in the team, and attributed the losses in New Zealand to the spin department, not the pacers

IPL 2014 news

Government says it can't provide IPL security during polls

Feb 21, 2014: The Indian home minister has informed the BCCI that the government cannot provide security to the IPL during the federal elections likely to be held in April and May

Australia news

Lillee may walk away from CA

Feb 21, 2014: Dennis Lillee may walk away from his fruitful work with Mitchell Johnson and other Australian pacemen due to a dispute over money with Cricket Australia

When in Dubai

Feb 21, 2014: Our correspondent walks deserted streets, loses his way, and watches cricket's next generation go about their business