Champions Trophy 2013

Gayle's runs, Ganguly's sixes, and Watson's ducks

Jun 5, 2013: A few key numbers from the Champions Trophy

How education can prevent corruption in sports

Jun 5, 2013: Cricket is an easy target for illegal practices, and a lot of that is to do with how much of the game there is these days

England v New Zealand, 3rd NatWest ODI, Trent Bridge

Buttler's blitz lifts England but questions remain

Jun 5, 2013: They may have won, but England left Trent Bridge with many questions left unanswered ahead of their Champions Trophy campaign

Australia A in England, Ireland and Scotland

Mommsen to lead Scotland against Australia A

Jun 5, 2013: Preston Mommsen has been named as captain of a youthful Scotland squad to take on Australia A in a first-class, four-day fixture in Edinburgh

Player association news

'FICA will be around for a long while' - Tim May

Jun 5, 2013: Tim May, the outgoing FICA chief, said it was disappointing to not see major improvements in the governance of cricket in the 16 years of his role as a players representative, but he hoped FICA is able to continue to push for change

Player association news

Frustrated Tim May quits FICA

Jun 5, 2013: Tim May has stepped down as chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) barely a month after he controversially lost his position on the ICC cricket committee to Laxman Sivaramakrishnan

Stuart Wark

One-day cricket turns fifty? Not quite

Jun 5, 2013: Michael Turner, the Midlands Knockout Competition, and the origin of the limited-overs format

Sri Lanka's time is here

Jun 5, 2013: It's time to peruse the list of Champions Trophy entrants and pick a favourite

Let's copy the women, shall we?

Jun 5, 2013: Women's Ashes will be contested over three formats this year. Why not base a men's championship along those lines?

Champions Trophy 2013

Can West Indies' matchwinners fire as a unit?

Jun 5, 2013: West Indies enter this tournament with good memories from previous competitions. Their journey will be determined by the effectiveness of their matchwinners

Champions Trophy 2013

Can 'young' Pakistan still pose a threat?

Jun 5, 2013: Pakistan's relatively inexperienced batsmen will find themselves tested in English conditions. However, their strong pace-bowling attack gives them a definitive advantage

Middlesex v Somerset, YB40 Group C, Lord's

Malan, Dexter cool in Middlesex chase

Jun 4, 2013: James Hildreth's unbeaten century was ultimately in vain for Somerset as Middlesex snatched a four-wicket win in the last over at Lord's.

Champions Trophy 2013

Australia play out worst nightmare

Jun 4, 2013: Australia took one look at their worst nightmare and discovered that it felt as real as ever after being bowled out for 65 in Cardiff with their captain Michael Clarke on the sidelines

Bangladesh news

Three Bangladesh matches under fixing cloud

Jun 4, 2013: The ICC will investigate three international matches involving Bangladesh after Mohammad Ashraful reportedly told ACSU investigators of his involvement in corrupt practices during these games

West Indies v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy warm-up match, Birmingham

Bravos steal the show

Jun 4, 2013: West Indies withstood a late surge from Sri Lanka's tailenders to triumph by 17 runs, in the warm-up encounter in Birmingham

India news

Options dwindle for top BCCI posts

Jun 4, 2013: A day after taking charge of the BCCI's day-to-day affairs, Jagmohan Dalmiya is yet to fill up the key posts of board secretary and treasurer. The sticking point, it appears, is the lack of suitable candidates

England v NZ, 3rd NatWest ODI, Trent Bridge

Concerning signs for England

Jun 4, 2013: With their form and home advantage disappearing, Alastair Cook's side are being viewed differently ahead of the Champions Trophy

Australia v India, Champions Trophy warm-up match, Cardiff

Sorry Australia fold for 65

Jun 4, 2013: An aggressive all-round display by India, including another match-winning century from Dinesh Karthik and a five-wicket haul from Umesh Yadav, inflicted a stinging 243-run defeat on Australia

Sri Lanka news

SLPL to go ahead as scheduled

Jun 4, 2013: Sri Lanka's sports ministry has backtracked on the sports minister's comments about the Sri Lanka Premier League, and has assured that the tournament will go ahead as scheduled

Champions Trophy 2013

Injury concern for Steyn, de Kock joins squad as de Villiers' cover

Jun 4, 2013: Dale Steyn is in doubt for South Africa's first fixture against India with a side strain, Robin Peterson took a blow to the left foot and Quinton de Kock has unofficially joined the group as cover for AB de Villiers