South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

The Citi Golf carves its niche

Dec 10, 2013: Ryan McLaren has made a space for himself as an allrounder in South Africa's 50-over team, distinct from the role Jacques Kallis plays

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Dubai

Sri Lanka out to protect top ranking

Dec 10, 2013: Sri Lanka have been the top-ranked side since last year's World Twenty20, and with the next global tournament approaching, it is a psychological fillip they want to retain

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

India must show they can compete

Dec 10, 2013: Even if India do not win in Centurion, they have to prove to themselves - even more than the opposition - that they are up for a fight

Afghanistan v Ireland, Intercontinental Cup final, Dubai, 1st day

Dawlat puts Afghanistan on top

Dec 10, 2013: Four wickets for Dawlat Zadran put Afghanistan on the front foot against Ireland after the first day's play in Dubai

Australia news

Marsh receives settlement from SLC

Dec 10, 2013: Geoff Marsh has reached an undisclosed financial settlement with Sri Lanka over his sacking as coach of the national team in 2012

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

India's last chance to turn up before Test challenge

Dec 10, 2013: While South Africa will want to win what is likely to be their last ODI for months, India will hope to finally gain a semblance of confidence in alien conditions ahead of the Tests

One-Day Cup 2013-14

Lahore Eagles clinch one-run win

Dec 10, 2013: A round-up of the One-Day Cup matches that took place on December 10, 2013

India in South Africa 2013-14

South Africa won't let up pace barrage

Dec 10, 2013: Russell Domingo, South Africa's coach, said the manner in which India's batsmen struggled against pace had reinforced their plan of attack for the two Tests

The Ashes 2013-14

WACA will offer 'something for everyone' - Bailey

Dec 10, 2013: George Bailey, the Australian batsman, has said that the conditions at the WACA, the venue for the third Ashes Test, will suit both the batsmen as well as the bowlers

NSW v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 3rd day

Putland puts Redbacks on victory path

Dec 10, 2013: Gary Putland bowled South Australia into a winning position on the third day at the SCG, where the Redbacks skittled New South Wales for 148 in their second innings and were then left with a paltry target of 96 for victory

India news

Newly-elected KSCA president Wadiyar dies

Dec 10, 2013: Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, who reclaimed the post of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president at the election last week, has died in Bangalore following a heart attack

Tasmania v WA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 3rd day

Hogan bowls Western Australia to victory

Dec 10, 2013: A five-wicket haul from Michael Hogan delivered victory to Western Australia as Tasmania collapsed on the third day in Hobart

Queensland v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane, 3rd day

Wade takes wicket of centurion Burns

Dec 10, 2013: Joe Burns scored his first hundred of the Sheffield Shield season but then became wicketkeeper Matthew Wade's maiden victim as a first-class bowlers as Queensland extended their lead on the third day at the Gabba

President's Cup One-Day Tournament 2013-14

All-round Anwar jr stars in big KRL win

Dec 10, 2013: A round-up of the President's Cup One-Day Trophy matches that took place on December 10, 2013

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Wellington

Sammy challenges NZ to play better

Dec 10, 2013: Darren Sammy believes New Zealand played as well as they could do in the first Test in Dunedin, and has been buoyed by the fact they still ended winless even if that was in large part due to the weather

The Ashes 2013-14

'England can fight back' - Flower

Dec 10, 2013: Andy Flower has said he believes England can fight back against Australia, despite heavy defeats in the first two Tests

Pakistan news

Misbah fears homesickness for his players

Dec 10, 2013: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that his team having to constantly play away from home has taken a psychological toll on the players

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2013-14

Usman Khan added to Pakistan T20 squad

Dec 10, 2013: Pakistan have added the uncapped left-arm seamer Usman Khan to the T20 squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka in the UAE

The Ashes 2013-14

McDermott says bouncer barrage will continue

Dec 10, 2013: Australia's bowling coach Craig McDermott is unapologetic about the short-pitched assault that has rendered England's tail all but irrelevant over two Tests

Michael Clarke's reverse polarity and other mysteries

Dec 10, 2013: Also, conclusive proof that Alan Mulally was the equal of Don Bradman as a batsman