Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Tellicherry techie seeks perfect pitch

Dec 16, 2013: The groundsman from a small Kerala town topped the BCCI curators' course this year

Baroda v Services, Ranji Trophy, Vadodara, 3rd day

Munaf sends Services crashing to 31

Dec 16, 2013: Services crumbled to the lowest score of the season - 31 all out - as Munaf Patel picked up a career-best 6 for 13 and spearhead Baroda to an innings victory in Vadodara

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

Who can West Indies turn to?

Dec 16, 2013: A key bowler suspended, the other bowlers struggling to take wickets and batsmen unable to cope with swing. Can any of West Indies' reserves make a difference?

Pakistan news

PCB seeks government help to revive cricket-venue status

Dec 16, 2013: The Pakistan Cricket Board's Interim Management Committee, led by Najam Sethi, has sought the help of the Pakistan government in an attempt to revive international cricket in the country

South Africa v India Test Series, stats preview

Batting counts, but not as much as fast bowling

Dec 16, 2013: Teams with good fast-bowling attacks have tended to do well in South Africa

West Indies news

ICC suspends Shillingford for illegal bowling action

Dec 16, 2013: The ICC has suspended Shane Shillingford, the West Indies offspinner, from bowling in international cricket after his bowling action was found to be illegal

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 4th day

Bailey hits world-record 28 off over

Dec 16, 2013: James Anderson conceded a world-record 28 runs off the final over of Australia's innings as he came under an assault from George Bailey.

India in South Africa 2013-14

'Zaheer shouldn't drop pace' - Kumble

Dec 16, 2013: Former India bowlers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath stressed that Zaheer Khan's form will be crucial to India's chances of doing well in the Test series against South Africa, which starts on December 18

Touring, who doesn't love it?

Dec 16, 2013: Playing the game, enjoying fine times with like-minded types, rubbing against people from other countries in a mutually pleasing fashion? Nice

West Indies in New Zealand 2013-14

End of McCullum as a keeper

Dec 16, 2013: Brendon McCullum's days as an international wicketkeeper appear over after the New Zealand coach Mike Hesson conceded he was too valuable as a captain and batsman

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day

Warner's park

Dec 16, 2013: There was some searing pace on display at the WACA, but the day belonged to Australia's power-packed opener

Australia v England, 3rd Test, Perth, 4th day

Stokes gives England stay of execution

Dec 16, 2013: Australia moved to within five wickets of regaining the Ashes on a day of free scoring and the occasional moment of terror caused by a WACA pitch that is cracking up almost as comprehensively as England have done this series

India in South Africa 2013-14

The spirit of Lenasia

Dec 16, 2013: Many South Africans battled apartheid by continuing to play cricket during the isolation years, refusing to join teams that were based on policies of segregation

Murder and mysterious cricket footage

Dec 16, 2013: The curious case of Test match footage used in a TV crime drama

'I don't believe you need power to contribute'

Dec 16, 2013: Cricket administration, particularly in India, has been under scrutiny over the last few years. Anil Kumble, who was the president of the Karnataka state association, talks about the challenges officials face in professionalising the set-up

Madiba and the godfather

Dec 16, 2013: With the help of Nelson Mandela, Ali Bacher took cricket into the black townships of South Africa in the 1980s

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2013-14

Innings wins for Islamabad, Karachi Whites and Rawalpindi

Dec 15, 2013: A round-up of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy matches that ended on December 15, 2013

President's Trophy 2013-14

Gul takes 11 to guide Habib Bank to win

Dec 15, 2013: Umar Gul's 11-wicket haul paved the way for Habib Bank's innings-and-60-run win over Port Qasim Authority in Sialkot

Plunket Shield 2013-14

Canterbury maintain top ranking with comfortable win

Dec 15, 2013: A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on December 15, 2013

India in South Africa 2013-14

Smith braces for another Zaheer tussle

Dec 15, 2013: The South Africa captain has had his troubles against Zaheer - and other left-arm quicks - and his attempts to sort them out will be tested in the India series