Durham v Surrey, YB40 Group B, Chester-le-Street

Will Smith adds to Surrey misery

Aug 26, 2013: An extraordinary onslaught by Will Smith propelled Durham to a 133-run victory in their final Yorkshire Bank 40 match and ended a miserable five days for Surrey at Chester-le-Street

Worcestershire v Sussex, YB40 Group A, New Road

Wright's surge continues with ton

Aug 26, 2013: Sussex finished the Yorkshire Bank 40 programme with a flourish when Luke Wright and Matt Machan sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win with 11.3 overs to spare against Worcestershire at New Road

SA A v India A, 2nd unofficial Test, Pretoria, 3rd day

Parnell unlikely to take field on fourth day

Aug 26, 2013: South Africa A are likely to be without Wayne Parnell as they attempt to defend 307 and level the two-match unofficial Test series against India A

SA A v India A, 2nd unofficial Test, Pretoria, 3rd day

South Africa set India a daunting target of 307

Aug 26, 2013: South Africa A set up the last day of the second unofficial Test for an exciting finish by setting India A a target of 307 of which India scored three after losing M Vijay's wicket 13 balls before stumps on the third day in Pretoria

The Investec Ashes 2013

England plan extra security after Lehmann banter

Aug 26, 2013: England's players will be given extra security when they tour Australia later this year because the ECB apparently fears for their safety following comments made by the Australian coach, Darren Lehmann.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Harare

'We have something to build on now' - Masakadza

Aug 26, 2013: Having lost their last seven internationals, results are not as important as incremental improvements for Zimbabwe and they hope to stack up a few more in the upcoming ODIs against Pakistan

India news

Injured Tiwary likely to miss Ranji season

Aug 26, 2013: India batsman Manoj Tiwary's bid to make a comeback from injury have been struck a blow with him being advised a four-month rehabilitation after two knee surgeries

The Investec Ashes 2013

Signs of development but much to do

Aug 26, 2013: Australia's Ashes performance wasn't far off what was expected: a wholehearted, often impressive, bowling attack but an inconsistent batting order, although there are signs of promise

The Investec Ashes 2013

England knew how to seize moment

Aug 26, 2013: England's brand of cricket was not always admired during the Ashes but they able to seize the moment and produce periods of exhilarating play

The Investec Ashes 2013

Not their best, but good enough from England

Aug 26, 2013: ESPNcricinfo assesses the performances of the England players who appeared in the Ashes series

The Investec Ashes 2013

Australia's batting bingo must stop

Aug 26, 2013: By accident more than design, Australia's selectors eventually stumbled on a top five but there remain question marks heading into the return Ashes and an early decision needs to be made

Champions League T20 2013 news

Sangakkara to choose between Kandurata and Sunrisers

Aug 26, 2013: Kumar Sangakkara will have to choose between playing for Kandurata Maroons and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming Champions League T20 in India

The Investec Ashes 2013

Lehmann with much to learn

Aug 26, 2013: Darren Lehmann, the Australian coach, admits that he and his team have a lot to learn after their 3-0 Ashes defeat to England

The Ashes

Is the 3-0 Ashes scoreline a fair reflection of the gap between the two teams?

Aug 26, 2013:

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Harare

Zimbabwe need to inspire in dark times

Aug 26, 2013: Money won't come around for a while, but that should not stop Brendan Taylor and his men from putting up a fight. Especially in these dark times, that is the bare minimum the followers of Zimbabwe cricket deserve

England news

Morris to step down from ECB role

Aug 26, 2013: Hugh Morris will step down as managing director - England Cricket to take up the role as chief executive and director of cricket at Glamorgan County Cricket Club

England news

England's late-night antics bring Morris headache

Aug 26, 2013: The ECB hierarchy might take a dim view of an alleged late-night celebration which ended with them urinating on The Oval pitch on which they had completed their triumph only hours before

The people's festival

Aug 26, 2013: The Caribbean Premier League has been received with enthusiasm. West Indies cricket has lessons to learn from the tournament

India's Under-19 World Cup winners

Aug 26, 2013:

England v Australia, 5th Investec Test, The Oval, 2nd day

Clarke makes a game out of it

Aug 26, 2013: Over 440 runs in a day that included a daring declaration, a dramatic chase, lovely weather, fading light, an anticlimax, a presentation, fireworks and champagne - not a bad way to end the Ashes