New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Dunedin

NZ favourites against struggling WI

Dec 2, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Dunedin

New Zealand v West Indies, 1st Test, Dunedin

Williamson ruled out of first Test

Dec 2, 2013: Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the opening Test against West Indies, in Dunedin, meaning a recall for Aaron Redmond after a gap of five years

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

A clash between two brittle batting line-ups

Dec 2, 2013: Stats preview to the three-Test series between New Zealand and West Indies, which begins in Dunedin on Tuesday

The Ashes 2013-14

Trott has brought us closer as a group

Dec 2, 2013: It's been hard to see him struggle but his troubles have brought the squad together and the break in Alice Springs has allowed them to regroup for Adelaide

All hail India's new order

Dec 2, 2013: The likes of Dhawan, Kohli and Pujara are a study in contrasts and similarities to the men they hope to replace in India's Test line-up

'Standing up to the wicket is what keeping is all about'

Dec 2, 2013: Former England keeper Bob Taylor talks about what you need to be world-class behind the stumps

Sunfoil Series 2013-14

Rain-affected games end in draws

Dec 1, 2013: Round-up of the Sunfoil Series matches that ended on December 1, 2013

Sri Lanka news

'High-profile coach will expect 100% more pay' - SLC secretary

Dec 1, 2013: Sri Lanka Cricket would have to double the pay it offers for the post of head coach if Sri Lanka is to attract a high-profile candidate, SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said

Sri Lanka news

Sri Lankan fast bowler Sylvester Dias dies aged 76

Dec 1, 2013: Sylvester Dias, a fast bowler who played first class cricket in Sri Lanka in the 1960s, has died aged 76 following a brief illness

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Uthappa suffers another hamstring injury

Dec 1, 2013: Robin Uthappa, the Karnataka opening batsman, has injured his right hamstring and will be out for a couple of weeks. This is second time in a month a hamstring pull has affected his Ranji Trophy campaign

Tamil Nadu v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 4th day

Coach Raman slams Tamil Nadu for 'elementary mistakes'

Dec 1, 2013: Tamil Nadu coach WV Raman has slammed his team for their poor fielding, which resulted in Saurashtra taking a first-innings lead against them

Premier Limited overs tournament

Moors tie with Tamil Union on rain-hit opening day

Dec 1, 2013: A round-up of all the matches played in the Premier Limited Overs Tournament on December 1, 2013

Services v Bengal, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 4th day

Bengal and Services play out a draw

Dec 1, 2013: It took exactly 19.5 overs for Bengal to wrap up the Services first innings for 304 and ensure three points by virtue of 127-run first innings lead

Tamil Nadu v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 4th day

Pujara's ninth double gives Saurashtra innings-lead

Dec 1, 2013: Saurashtra salvaged three points in a stalemate at the MA Chidambaram Stadium while the hosts, Tamil Nadu, had to live with just one point despite putting on 565

India in South Africa 2013-14

Dhoni not fretful about India's inexperienced Test squad

Dec 1, 2013: As India prepared to depart for South Africa, captain MS Dhoni said it was no big deal that his team was inexperienced in Test cricket as even Sachin Tendulkar at some point played for the first time

The Ashes 2013-14

Bring on the bouncers - Root

Dec 1, 2013: Joe Root is prepared for Australia's physical challenge having been hardened for the task in Adelaide grade cricket

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group B, 5th round, 4th day

Rajasthan hold on for draw with UP

Dec 1, 2013: A round-up of the day's play from Group C Ranji Trophy matches played on December 1, 2013

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, 5th round

VRV's memorable return, and Jaffer's 50th

Dec 1, 2013: Stats highlights from the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Faysal Bank T20 Cup

UBL secure semi-final berth

Dec 1, 2013: A round-up of the Faysal Bank T20 Cup matches played on December 1, 2013

The Ashes 2013-14

Prior searches for an end to slump

Dec 1, 2013: Cricketers often face demoralising periods of failure which they are resilient enough to survive. Matt Prior needs to arrest a prolonged batting decline to lift England's Ashes challenge