India news

Sairaj Bahutule quits first-class cricket

Jan 1, 2013: Sairaj Bahutule, the former India legspinner who played two Tests and eight ODIs, has called time on his 21-year first-class career

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group A, 9th Round, 4th day

Railways send off captain Bangar with a win

Jan 1, 2013: A wrap of the final day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group A

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town

Williamson quiet on his new challenge

Jan 1, 2013: It was an innings against South Africa that helped Kane Williamson kick on as a Test player and he is now central New Zealand's batting hopes

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group B, 9th Round, 4th day

Karnataka through after a thriller, take Baroda along

Jan 1, 2013: A wrap of the final day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group B

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town

Onus on New Zealand to show fight

Jan 1, 2013: The preview of the 1st Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney

Sri Lanka owe Jayawardene a send-off

Jan 1, 2013: During his two stints as Sri Lanka's captain, Mahela Jayawardene has not just had to marshal the team on the field but deal with endless politics off it

Bangladesh News

BCB chief hopeful of Pakistan participation in BPL

Jan 1, 2013: BCB president is hopeful that the Pakistan players will be made available for the BPL, even though it clashes with the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group C, 9th round, 4th day

Jharkhand qualify after curious day in Group C

Jan 1, 2013: A wrap of the final day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group C

Hurricanes v Scorchers, BBL, Hobart

Paine guides Hurricanes to easy win

Jan 1, 2013: Hobart Hurricanes announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with after a dominant victory over Perth Scorchers in freezing conditions in Hobart

India news

Sanjay Bangar retires from first-class cricket

Jan 1, 2013: Sanjay Bangar, the former India allrounder, has retired from first-class cricket, bringing to an end a career that spanned over 20 seasons

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town

Kallis and Steyn on the cusp of individual milestones

Jan 1, 2013: The year is set to begin with accolades for two of South Africa's favourite cricketing sons. Having got to the top of the rankings, the team's goal is to ensure they stay there

1945-2013

Christopher Martin-Jenkins dies aged 67

Jan 1, 2013: Christopher Martin-Jenkins, the cricket commentator, journalist and former MCC president, has died at the age of 67. He had been diagnosed with cancer last year.

Mumbai v Gujarat, Ranji Trophy, 9th round, 4th day

Mumbai abort chase, settle for a draw

Jan 1, 2013: Mumbai aborted a chase of 135 off a minimum of 41 overs and instead settled for three points against Gujarat at the Dr DY Patil Sports Stadium

Saurashtra v MP, Ranji Trophy 2012-13, 4th day

Saurashtra through as spinners run through MP

Jan 1, 2013: Madhya Pradesh's batsmen couldn't provide much resistance to quality spin bowling by Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Kamlesh Makvana, to lose eight wickets for 45 runs and hand the quarter-final spot to Saurashtra

Sri Lanka in Australia 2012-13

Australia's bowlers show batsmen how to step up

Jan 1, 2013: Should Australia's batsmen require some advice about stepping into the shoes of Michael Hussey and Ricky Ponting, they could do far worse than look across to the other side of the dressing room

HRV Cup 2012-13

Record stand ensures top spot for Northern Districts

Jan 1, 2013: A round-up of the HRV Cup matches on January 1, 2012

Women's World Cup 2013

Dodd, Broadmore in NZ squad for World Cup

Jan 1, 2013: Batsman Natalie Dodd and Kate Broadmore are included in New Zealand's squad of 15 for the upcoming Women's World Cup in Mumbai

Australia news

Khawaja a new man - Lehmann

Jan 1, 2013: Usman Khawaja's increased work ethic and new, more aggressive style will hold him in good stead if he is given an extended run in Test cricket, according to his state coach Darren Lehmann

A Melbourne Christmas

Jan 1, 2013: There's yummy food in Hobart, and lovely buildings in Australia's second-largest city. Too bad Sri Lanka don't quite show up for the second Test

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney

Australia shake off New Year's lethargy

Jan 1, 2013: Ed Cowan confessed to a "pretty flat" net session as Australia trained ahead of the third Test in Sydney