A decades-long obsession

Aug 14, 2013: For one long-time user, ESPNcricinfo remains a testament to the power of fandom

England v Australia, Only Women's Test, Wormsley, 3rd day

Record stand revives England

Aug 13, 2013: Heather Knight made her first Test century as England continued their dogged rearguard action well into the third day at Wormsley

Sussex v Netherlands, YB40 Group A, Hove

Centurion Wright slaughters Netherlands

Aug 13, 2013: Luke Wright smashed 114 off just 69 balls as Sussex cruised to a nine-wicket win over Netherlands in their day-night Yorkshire Bank 40 game at Hove

Essex v Durham, YB40 Group B, Chelmsford

Napier, ten Doeschate down Durham

Aug 13, 2013: Essex maintained their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Yorkshire Bank 40 competition after crushing Durham by six wickets at Chelmsford

Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire, YB40 Group A, Trent Bridge

Worcs keep Notts waiting

Aug 13, 2013: Nottinghamshire missed an opportunity to secure a semi-final place in the Yorkshire Bank 40 as they slumped to a 38-run defeat against Worcestershire at Trent Bridge

Northamptonshire v Kent, YB40 Group A, Northampton

Coetzer and White secure crucial win

Aug 13, 2013: Kyle Coetzer's superb half-century allowed Northamptonshire to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the Yorkshire Bank 40 with a tense five-wicket win over Kent

Lancashire v Derbyshire, YB40 Group B, Old Trafford

Lancs ride home on Prince

Aug 13, 2013: Lancashire boosted their hopes of reaching the Yorkshire Bank 40 semi-finals for the second year running with a resounding six-wicket win over Derbyshire at Old Trafford

Champions League T20 2013 news

Cloud over Faisalabad's CLT20 foray

Aug 13, 2013: Political tensions between India and Pakistan have put a cloud over Faisalabad Wolves' participation in next month's Champions League Twenty20

Bangladesh news

Revelations leave BCB with mixed emotions

Aug 13, 2013: BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said he was happy to see the allegations of fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League being thoroughly investigated by the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, even though the entire episode has been distressing

Yorkshire v Unicorns, YB40 Group C, Headingley

Ballance warms up for Lions with ton

Aug 13, 2013: Gary Ballance led the way for Yorkshire with a dazzling career-best one-day score of 139 in their 32-run win over Unicorns at Headingley.

Scotland v Hampshire, YB40 Group B, Glasgow

Vince, bowlers demolish Scotland

Aug 13, 2013: Hampshire demolished Scotland by nine wickets with almost 25 overs to spare in a remarkably one-sided game in Glasgow.

Bangladesh news

No ICC confirmation on Ashraful

Aug 13, 2013: There was no official confirmation from the ICC that Mohammad Ashraful was among the nine individuals they had charged for alleged violation of the BCB's anti-corruption code during the 2013 BPL

Gloucestershire v Leicestershire, YB40 Group C, Bristol

Klinger helps Gloucs stay in touch

Aug 13, 2013: Michael Klinger continued his superb form with an unbeaten 89 as Gloucestershire turned up the heat on Group C leaders Somerset by beating Leicestershire in a one-sided contest in Bristol.

England v Pakistan, Under-19 tri-nation series

Batsmen shine in comprehensive Pakistan win

Aug 13, 2013: Pakistan Under-19 defeated England Under-19 by 180 runs in Leicester

The Investec Ashes 2013

Results vindicate captain Cook

Aug 13, 2013: Winning the Ashes was another impressive marker in Alastair Cook's fledgling captaincy and Andy Flower was keen to ensure he received due credit

Australia A v India A, Tri-series final, Pretoria

Final run feast on flat surface

Aug 13, 2013: India A's batsmen have faltered twice in chases against Australia A in a series full of huge totals. Will it be any different in the final?

Ireland news

Injured Cusack out of England ODI

Aug 13, 2013: Ireland will be without the experience of Alex Cusack when they take on England next month, after the allrounder was ruled out with a back injury

South Africa news

Duminy and Parnell trial for Tests

Aug 13, 2013: JP Duminy and Wayne Parnell have been included in the South Africa A team ahead of the two four-day matches against India A

India A in South Africa 2013

'Have never seen Dhawan bat like this before'

Aug 13, 2013: Two men who have watched Shikhar Dhawan closely over the years say that his positive frame of mind has translated into his prolific streak

The Investec Ashes 2013

Cook is a strong leader - Flower

Aug 13, 2013: Andy Flower has praised the captaincy of Alastair Cook as a crucial factor in England's success in the Investec Ashes.