Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

'We are focusing on fourth-day finish' - Shafiq

Oct 16, 2013: Asad Shafiq has warned South Africa they could have less than 24 hours left in the Abu Dhabi Test match as he predicted a result in Pakistan's favour by tomorrow.

India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Jaipur

The drop that cost Australia

Oct 16, 2013: Plays of the day from the second ODI between India and Australia in Jaipur

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

The end of an 83-innings wait

Oct 16, 2013: Stats highlights from an eventful third day in Abu Dhabi, when Misbah-ul-Haq scored a rare century, and South Africa hurtled towards a huge defeat

England news

Downton named England managing director

Oct 16, 2013: Paul Downton, the former England wicketkeeper, has been appointed by the ECB as the new managing director of England cricket

Ajit Agarkar retires

'I have followed the tradition of Mumbai cricket'

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Pakistan v SA, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Misbah leaves SA with a big 'if'

Oct 16, 2013: His batting may not always be poetry to watch but Misbah-ul-Haq again showed he can 'wait and not be tired by waiting'

ICC news

BCCI likely to demand inquiry against Becker

Oct 16, 2013: The BCCI is likely to recommend an ethics commission inquiry against former ICC official David Becker for having gone public with confidential information related to the game's governance in a statement last week

SL A vs Development XI, four-day tri-series, 3rd day

Sri Lanka A surge toward victory

Oct 16, 2013: Sri Lanka A closed in on victory on day three the second four-day match, at SSC, as they dismissed Development XI for 276, setting themselves 93 to win in the fourth innings

Canada news

Bagai to lead experienced Canada

Oct 16, 2013: Cricket Canada has named an experienced 15-man squad for next month's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Pakistan v South Africa, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Misbah's relief, and an unmemorable birthday for Kallis

Oct 16, 2013: Plays from the third day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa

India news

Agarkar retires from all cricket

Oct 16, 2013: Ajit Agarkar, the former India seamer, has announced his retirement from first-class cricket

West Indies news

Gibson 'not aware' of Glamorgan interest

Oct 16, 2013: The WICB has denied reports that Ottis Gibson, West Indies' head coach, is in contention to take over at Glamorgan

'Peter Fulton, the king of patting half-volleys back to the bowler'

Oct 16, 2013: The boys struggle to watch the snoozefest in Chittagong, and fail to read any cricket books

English cricket

Just when you thought you saw it all

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HKCA Notices

HKCA Exec seeks nominations for Sub-Committee positions

Oct 16, 2013: The HKCA Executive Committee recently reviewed its committee structure and resolved that there would be 9 committees that report to the Executive Committee covering a range of the Association's activities.

Pakistan v SA, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day

Pakistan sniffing big upset

Oct 16, 2013: Nearly everyone in the Pakistan team contributed as South Africa were left facing defeat in Abu Dhabi

The Ashes 2013-14

Australia's Gabba Test team announcement on November 12

Oct 16, 2013: Australia's Ashes squad announcement for the first Test in Brisbane has again been turned into a major set-piece event, this time coinciding with the unveiling of the Centre of Excellence upgrade in Brisbane

India v Australia, first ODI, Pune

India v Australia - turning points

Oct 16, 2013: Turning points from the first ODI between India and Australia played in Pune on Sunday

1st ODI

Bailey helps Australia trump India in first ODI

Oct 16, 2013: George Bailey's quickfire 85 from 82 balls helped the visitors beat India by a 72-run margin in the first ODI at Pune on Sunday.

Big Bash League 2013-14

Morgan signs with Sydney Thunder

Oct 16, 2013: Eoin Morgan, the England batsman, has signed up to play for the Sydney Thunder at Australia's Big Bash League