Test cricket, a companion to our lives

Dec 11, 2013: The format's leisurely pace allows you to monitor the proceedings while going about your daily routine

The Ashes 2013-14

Fiery Johnson prepares for the mind games in Perth

Dec 11, 2013: Having troubled the English batsmen with his speed and accuracy, Mitchell Johnson is now preparing for the mind games ahead of the third Ashes Test in Perth

UAE v Pakistan, Tri-Nation U-19 Tournament, Sharjah

Gohar, Aslam help Pakistan rout UAE

Dec 11, 2013: Left-arm spinner Gohar took five wickets and opener Aslam made an unbeaten 72 to lead Pakistan U-19 to an eight-wicket win over UAE U-19

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in place of injured Nayar

Dec 11, 2013: Abhishek Nayar, the Mumbai allrounder, will miss the upcoming Ranji game against Odisha after suffering ankle and hip injuries

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

Rainy end in Centurion after another de Kock ton

Dec 11, 2013: AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock scored centuries to rescue South Africa from 28 for 3, before India were spared another big chase by persistent rain

County news

Lumb puts county ahead of IPL

Dec 11, 2013: Michael Lumb has put his first-class career ahead of the IPL after shelving the chance of another deal in India to secure a new contract with Nottinghamshire

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Bengal's Manojit Ghosh barred for suspect action

Dec 11, 2013: Manojit Ghosh, the Bengal medium-pacer whose action has come under scrutiny, has been barred from playing BCCI-organised tournaments

Australia cricket

Protecting a piece of cricket heritage

Dec 11, 2013: In the Conversation, Jordan Ralph writes about the cultural significance of the Adelaide Oval, as well as the various stages of development that the stadium has gone through over the years

India in South Africa 2013-14

A tent against the torrent

Dec 11, 2013: With a state-of-the-art drainage system, a 12-foot-high tent protecting the pitch and groundsmen working hard day and night, Supersport Park in Centurion has all the resources at its disposal to negotiate a rain threat

Australia cricket

Australia find their aggressive edge

Dec 11, 2013: David Rowe, writing for the Conversation, believes that Australia's aggressive approach has been a major cause for their dominating displays in the ongoing Ashes

Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2013-14

Zimbabwe set to host Afghanistan next month

Dec 11, 2013: Zimbabwe is set to host Afghanistan for a limited-overs tour starting late next month, ESPNcricinfo has learnt

The Ashes 2013-14

Rogers and Smith seek Perth lift

Dec 11, 2013: Both batsmen haven't had the best of series so far, but while Rogers has a solid record at the WACA, Smith is yet to come to terms with the bouncy track

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, 1st day, Wellington

West Indies fluff their chance

Dec 11, 2013: Ross Taylor's career needed realigning at the start of the season, and he has responded with a glut of runs which is taking him to rarely seen heights for a New Zealand batsman

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Dubai

SL wary of Pakistan's momentum

Dec 11, 2013: Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara and captain Dinesh Chandimal are wary of Pakistan's form and confidence ahead of the first Twenty20 in Dubai

The Ashes 2013-14

Lyon a likely starter in Perth

Dec 11, 2013: Nathan Lyon is expected to retain his place for the third Test at the WACA, with the coach Darren Lehmann reluctant to ask too much of his fast bowlers

NSW v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 4th day

Redbacks top table with SCG win

Dec 11, 2013: South Australia will enter the Big Bash League hiatus on top of the Sheffield Shield table after shrugging off an early wobble to complete a six-wicket victory over New South Wales

The post-Johnson jelly disorder

Dec 11, 2013: Here's one way to respond to a set of fans who boo and compose ditties for you: shatter stumps

The Ashes 2013-14

Unfair to blame the coaching staff

Dec 11, 2013: Andy Flower has created an excellent environment and any criticism of him and the set-up is missing the mark. It's the players who have failed

Close, Chappell and acts of courage

Dec 11, 2013: Some small deeds in the game's vast history endure, when others that dwarf them by numbers fade from view

Why do we choose cricket?

Dec 11, 2013: When you stop to analyse Test cricketers, you can start to see the reason they took up various roles within the game