Tamil Nadu v Baroda, Ranji Trophy, Group B, Chennai, 1st day

Tamil Nadu spinners wreak havoc on Baroda

Dec 6, 2013: Tamil Nadu's spinners enjoyed a highly productive day, as Baroda slipped, stumbled and were finally bowled out for 162 in Chennai

South Africa cricket

Pink helmets and the Jalandhar connection

Dec 6, 2013: When the South Africans wore pink in the opening ODI in Johannesburg on Thursday in aid of breast cancer awareness, the 'Indian connection' wasn't just restricted to the opposition

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group C, 6th round, 1st day

Jamaluddin 90 rescues Assam

Dec 6, 2013: A round-up of the first day's play of Group C's sixth-round matches in the Ranji Trophy

Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day

Battle-weary England slide again

Dec 6, 2013: England look jaded, joyless and over-reliant on tired players who have too many miles on the clock; it is hard to avoid the sense that their time has passed

Bangladesh U-19 v West Indies U-19, 1st Youth ODI, Chittagong

Bangladesh U-19 bowlers set up big win against WI U-19

Dec 6, 2013: A comprehensive bowling performance from Bangladesh Under-19s set up their 104-run win in the first ODI against the touring West Indies Under-19 in Chittagong

Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day

Clarke, Haddin plump records

Dec 6, 2013: Stats highlights from the second day's play between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval

Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day

Robo England suffer malfunction

Dec 6, 2013: A team that used to programme calculated destruction of the opposition has been reduced to making flawed, human gambles

NZ v WI, 1st Test, Dunedin, 4th day

Resilient Bravo shows overseas prowess

Dec 6, 2013: The comparisons with Brian Lara are inevitable but the maiden double-century against New Zealand showed that Darren Bravo is capable of more than just sporadic brilliance

ICC World Cup Qualifier 2014, New Zealand

Hong Kong squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in New Zealand

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Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day

Warne, Haddin fortify Clarke

Dec 6, 2013: Brad Haddin and Shane Warne have both provided reassurance to Michael Clarke during his captaincy and helped him, in different ways, during his hundred in Adelaide

South Africa news

'Mandela created a future for SA cricket'

Dec 6, 2013: Till 1992 there was no thought about South Africa playing in the World Cup, but Mandela's words changed that immediately. Such was the power of Mandela

A Madiba sighting

Dec 6, 2013: A reporter on tour at the 2003 World Cup remembers seeing the great man up close

South Africa v India, first ODI, Johannesburg

Proteas in pink

Dec 6, 2013: The South Africans brought a big splash of colour and zing to the Wanderers

Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 1st day

Teething troubles at the new-look Adelaide Oval

Dec 6, 2013: The new Adelaide Oval is so good, it should be on your bucket list. But if the weather is going to stay this way, bring a jacket.

Big Bash League 2013-14

Mendis signs for Sydney Thunder

Dec 6, 2013: Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lanka spinner, has signed with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of Big Bash League

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Ranji Trophy live blog, 6th round, 4th day

Dec 6, 2013: Live updates of the sixth round of the Ranji Trophy

Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day

Clarke, Haddin tons put Australia in command

Dec 6, 2013: It has been a while since an Australian captain has looked as serene during an Ashes Test as Michael Clarke did at the Adelaide Oval. During a period of England domination, uncomprehending exasperation of Ricky Ponting has been followed by the lurking fea

The return of South Africa

Dec 6, 2013: How Clive Rice and Co came to be playing an ODI in Calcutta after 20 years in the wilderness

Why long Ashes tours are hurting Test cricket

Dec 6, 2013: England's and Australia's established schedules of a five-Test series every other year makes it hard for other teams to create rivalries

South Africa news

Cricket world pays tribute to Mandela

Dec 6, 2013: The cricketing world united to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday night. Minute's silences were also observed in Adelaide and Dunedin, where Tests between Australia and England, and New Zealand and West Indies are being played