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

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2013-14

Pakistan leave out Rehman, Jamshed for Sri Lanka Twenty20s

Dec 1, 2013: Left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman and batsman Nasir Jamshed have been left out of Pakistan's squad for the Twenty20s against Sri Lanka in the UAE later this month

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth

Voges nears ton as Warriors fight

Dec 1, 2013: Western Australia captain Adam Voges was within touching distance of a 17th first-class hundred at stumps on the third day at the WACA, as his Warriors edged ahead of Queensland after conceding first-innings points

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

Goa, J&K snatch improbable wins

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

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2013-14

How will the qualifiers fare in Bangladesh?

Dec 1, 2013: ESPNcricinfo takes a look at the Associates' chances in the first round of the 2014 World Twenty20

The Ashes 2013-14

Rogers, Watson seek substance

Dec 1, 2013: Chris Rogers and Shane Watson, critical components of the Australia batting order, struggled for effect at the Gabba, and are seeking more substantial showings in Adelaide

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2013-14

The team of the tournament

Dec 1, 2013: ESPNcricinfo's picks for the best eleven performers at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifer in the UAE

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

A fight to rise above mid-table mediocrity

Dec 1, 2013: New Zealand and West Indies, who should be evenly matched, will fight to rise above low-to-mid table mediocrity

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

Abbott gives NSW victory chance

Dec 1, 2013: Sean Abbott helped give New South Wales hope of victory on the third day in Hobart, where they finished the day on 0 for 43 chasing 255 to beat Tasmania

Victoria v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Finch, Maxwell fight but SA on top

Dec 1, 2013: Aaron Finch made his highest first-class score for nearly two and a half years but missed out on a century as Victoria fought to stay in the match against South Australia at the MCG

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

Mumbai complete 338-run rout

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

The question

Dec 1, 2013:

Sri Lanka tour of UAE 2013-14

'Pakistan series a tough challenge' - Ford

Dec 1, 2013: Sri Lanka head coach Graham Ford has said the upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE will be a tough challenge for his team