India news

Time for Zaheer to consider his future - Dravid

Feb 19, 2014: Rahul Dravid has said it's time for Zaheer Khan to start contemplating his future as it will be difficult for the bowler to survive the rigours of five Test matches in England

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Smith unbowed in Johnson battles

Feb 19, 2014: Graeme Smith will be focusing on the memories of scoring match-winning hundreds against Mitchell Johnson and Australia rather than previous dismissals and broken bones

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Need to correct first ODI errors - Shamsur

Feb 19, 2014: Shamsur Rahman said that the senior members in the side have been talking about how to handle pressure situations, and how to get over the line

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Least favourite home venue for South Africa

Feb 19, 2014: South Africa's win-loss record isn't so hot in Port Elizabeth, and their batsmen have generally struggled here

SL A v England Lions, 2nd unofficial Test, Dambulla, 1st day

Lions seamers unpick preconceptions

Feb 19, 2014: On the flattest pitch of the tour, with England Lions picking three spinners, Graham Onions, Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett produced a display of unwavering discipline

Under-19 World Cup 2014

Australia progress after Bangladesh collapse

Feb 19, 2014: Australia Under-19s reached the quarter-finals as Group B toppers, after beating Bangladesh by 74 runs

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Air of discontent around South Africa

Feb 19, 2014: It has been a tricky few days for South African cricket, and not just because of Mitchell Johnson. They have come from behind many times to draw or win Test series and, on what promises to be a lively pitch, must do so again

Under-19 World Cup 2014

Afghanistan pip Bangladesh to quarter-finals

Feb 19, 2014: Afghanistan added another cricketing achievement to a rapidly growing list when they reached the quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after beating Namibia by four wickets

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Senanayake relishes batting responsibility

Feb 19, 2014: Sri Lanka are aware of Sachithra Senanayake's value as a spinner and a lower-order batsman, and have persisted with him despite other options

ICC Under-19 World Cup

Samson, Kuldeep propel India to massive win

Feb 19, 2014: A round-up of the Under-19 World Cup matches played on February 19, 2014

UAE news

Two U-19 players included in UAE T20 squad

Feb 19, 2014: United Arab Emirates included two uncapped players in their 15-member squad for the ICC World T20 in Bangladesh

Nepal news

Uncapped Budayair in Nepal T20 squad

Feb 19, 2014: Nepal made three changes to their 15-member squad that featured in the ICC World T20 Qualifiers in the UAE last year, bringing in Prithu Baskota, Naresh Budayair and Sompal Kami in place of Anil Mandal, Mahesh Chhetri and Amrit Bhattarai

County news

Sussex warn of financial challenges

Feb 19, 2014: Sussex have warned of a "very challenging" financial year ahead after reporting a deficit of £630,000 for 2013 and are pinning their hopes on earning a better return from their off-field income

Pakistan news

Babar could make an impact at WT20 - Hafeez

Feb 19, 2014: Pakistan will miss Mohammad Irfan during the World T20, but they still have a world class squad, their Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has said

Pakistan news

Marina Iqbal back in Pakistan WT20 squad

Feb 19, 2014: Sana Mir will lead Pakistan in the upcoming ICC Women's World T20 in Bangladesh

Matthew Wade and Andre Villas-Boas

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South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

South Africa's record under threat

Feb 19, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Port Elizabeth

The positives

Feb 19, 2014:

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mirpur

Sri Lanka's chance for a complete set

Feb 19, 2014: A victory in Mirpur on Thursday will give Sri Lanka the ODI series, in addition to their Test and Twenty20 trophies in Bangladesh

South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth

Watson must bowl - Clarke

Feb 19, 2014: Australia captain Michael Clarke has cast further doubt over Shane Watson's place in the team, confirming that the allrounder will not be considered until he is fit again to bowl