Tribute

Sunset in November

Nov 18, 2013: As Sachin Tendulkar played his final match, it was a throwback to the evenings of our childhood, as the darkness descended and we realised that we finally had to go home

The Ashes 2013-14

Recovering Prior a chance to play

Nov 18, 2013: Matt Prior has provided a boost for the England team by coming through a long training session unscathed a few days ahead of the first Ashes Test

A special ability to stay in the moment

Nov 18, 2013: A former New Zealand captain pays tribute

Indian cricket

Tendulkar and Muhammad Ali, kings both

Nov 18, 2013: Muhammad Ali and Sachin Tendulkar were similar in some ways, but it is their differences that shine a light on the times they lived in, on their cultures, on ourselves, notes a post on the blog Scribbles on sand

New Zealand news

Bracewell dropped after late night out

Nov 18, 2013: Doug Bracewell was stood down from Central Districts' HRV Cup game against Northern Districts on Saturday after team management decided he had compromised his preparation by staying out too late

Highlights from the Tendulkar retirement reel

Nov 18, 2013: It was a time for wrenching emotion, frank outpourings, and high-pressure hoses

The Ashes 2013-14

Learning on the job

Nov 18, 2013: On his way to a central place in Australia's batting line-up and their leadership plans for the future, Steven Smith talks about his journey so far

The perfect end

Nov 18, 2013: The best retirements require struggle, one last victory over the forces of entropy, the century made from unpromising beginnings through teary eyes

The cult of Flower?

Nov 18, 2013: England's coach is so influential, you have to wonder if he has brought the role of football's all-powerful manager to cricket

Book extract: Masterly Batting

The Kevin Pietersen reintegration innings

Nov 18, 2013: Fallen from grace but brimming with talent, Pietersen redeemed himself in Mumbai last year and got back on the pedestal of greatness

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, Group A, 3rd round, 4th day

Seamers lead Haryana to first win

Nov 17, 2013: A round-up of the fourth day's play of Group A's third round matches from the Ranji Trophy

ICC World T20 Qualifier 2013-14

Triumph over UAE on a windy day

Nov 17, 2013: The Ireland captain's tour diary during the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in the UAE

India news

IPL council mulls reduction in evening matches

Nov 17, 2013: The first meeting of the revamped IPL governing council went over all the controversies of the recent edition and had a look at TV ratings and what the franchises needed to correct going forward

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers, Group B

Netherlands cruise to win after Myburgh fifty

Nov 17, 2013: A round-up of all the games played in Group B of the World Twenty20 Qualifiers on November 17, 2013

Hyderabad v Maharashtra, Group C, Ranji Trophy

Sachin Chaudhari called for suspect action

Nov 17, 2013: Sachin Chaudhari, the Maharashtra fast bowler, has been called for an illegal action during a Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad

Tendulkar retires

The day after

Nov 17, 2013: A relaxed Sachin Tendulkar spoke about the reasons behind his decision to retire and his final day on the cricket field

Tendulkar retires

'This was the right time to stop'

Nov 17, 2013: Sachin Tendulkar addressed the media post-retirement and said the demands of the international game was becoming too much for his body

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2013, UAE

Tanwir Afzal's all round qualities see off Uganda

Nov 17, 2013:

The Ashes 2013-14

England 'clear' on third seamer - Saker

Nov 17, 2013: England's bowling coach, David Saker, has suggested that England have made up their minds over the troublesome third seamer slot for the first Ashes Test

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers, Group A, Abu Dhabi

All-round Namibia secure first win

Nov 17, 2013: A round-up of all the games played in Group A of the World Twenty20 Qualifiers on November 17, 2013