Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group A, first round, first day

Harbhajan six-for gives Punjab edge

Oct 27, 2013: A round-up of all the games played in Group A of the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season on October 27, 2013

Why the inconsistency in penalising tampering?

Oct 27, 2013: Faf du Plessis was fined for using a zipper to change the condition of the ball, while Afridi was banned for biting it. Why the double standard?

Haryana v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, 1st day

Lahli perfects the balancing act

Oct 27, 2013: Haryana received good support from their home crowd, but the loudest cheer was reserved for a man from the opposition - Sachin Tendulkar

New Zealand in Bangladesh 2013-14

Shafiul Islam ruled out of ODI series

Oct 27, 2013: Bangladesh fast bowler, Shafiul Islam, has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand after twisting his ankle during training on Sunday. Al-Amin Hossain has been named his replacement

Pakistan v South Africa, 2013-14

Shafiq's coming of age provides comfort

Oct 27, 2013: Not many things went right for Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai, but Asad Shafiq's fighting century against the best Test side in the world, proved that he has the temperament to lead Pakistan's next generation of batsmen

Pakistan v South Africa 2013-14

Amla doubtful for ODIs, Ingram on standby

Oct 27, 2013: Hashim Amla is doubtful for the ODIs against Pakistan in the UAE, as his wife is yet to deliver their second child. Colin Ingram has been put on standby

Bangladesh cricket

Bangladesh must learn to go for the jugular

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New Zealand cricket

Sodhi, the answer to a 40-year quest

Oct 27, 2013: Ish Sodhi exhibits qualities that tempts Andrew Alderson, in the New Zealand Herald to suggest the national side's search for an attacking legspinner might be over

World Twenty20 2014

Hosts Bangladesh effectively have to qualify for World T20

Oct 27, 2013: Bangladesh will have to play the opening round of next year's World Twenty20, which is effectively a qualifying round for the Super 10 stage of the tournament

ICC news

De Villiers back to No. 1 spot in Tests

Oct 27, 2013: South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has regained the No. 1 spot in the Test rankings for batsmen, overtaking team-mate Hashim Amla, who missed the second Test against Pakistan

Himachal Pradesh v Goa, Ranji Trophy, Group C, 1st day

Government intervention delays Himachal match in Dharamsala

Oct 27, 2013: Political rivalry spilled over to the field of play in Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the first two sessions of the home team's Ranji Trophy Group C opener against Goa not happening at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala

NSW v Queensland, Ryobi One Day Cup, final

Determined Queensland claim Ryobi title

Oct 27, 2013: Ben Cutting and Chris Lynn had the final, powerful say as Queensland showed the resilience for which they are now renowned to run down New South Wales and retain the domestic limited overs title in a pounding match at North Sydney Oval.

Cricket News Hurl

Zip-a-du-Pless-i

Oct 27, 2013: This week we look at trouser-related crimes, administrator spats, and everything that's dominated by Indians

World T20 2014 news

Cox's Bazaar dropped as World T20 venue

Oct 27, 2013: Cox's Bazaar has been dropped as one of the venues for the next World T20 to be held in Bangladesh next year, while Sylhet has been retained

Fan tribute

As the curtains come down

Oct 27, 2013: There was something heroic about Sachin Tendulkar's stubborn refusal to give in and disappear into the sunset

More tampering

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Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Services aim for encore against tougher teams

Oct 27, 2013: Part four of ESPNcricinfo's four-part Ranji Trophy team previews

The buzz

The conundrum over 50 VIP passes

Oct 27, 2013: Who should be given the chance to watch Sachin Tendulkar's final domestic game? The race hots up

WI v Eng, Tri-Nation T20 final, Bridgetown

Taylor, Dottin give WI series win

Oct 27, 2013: West Indies women's leading batsmen Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin led the team to a comprehensive eight-wicket win against England in the Tri-Nation T20 final in Bridgetown

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Ranji Trophy live blog, 1st round, 4th day

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