The Smiths

Jan 21, 2013: Common by name, special by feats

Nasir Jamshed

'I have learnt the value of my wicket'

Jan 21, 2013: Nasir Jamshed says three years outside the national team taught him plenty about his game. He is now gearing up for his biggest challenge - a tour to South Africa

Sarah Taylor stopped from entering men's dressing room

Jan 21, 2013: And other shocking news you may have missed from the last few days

Lions v Titans, Wanderers, 4th day

Lions frustrated on final day

Jan 20, 2013: Lions lost ground to their title rivals as they failed to force victory on the final day of a badly rain-affected match at the Wanderers where only 42 overs were possible on day four.

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2012-13

Abbottabad wrap up victory in two days

Jan 20, 2013: A round-up of the Qaid-e-Azam Trophy matches

County news

Leicestershire seek clarity from Sarwan

Jan 20, 2013: Leicestershire have had their plans for the new season shaken up by Ramnaresh Sarwan's recall to the West Indies squad and they will seek to clarify his availability for next season.

Pakistan in South Africa 2012-13

Inzamam not a part of Pakistan's tour of South Africa

Jan 20, 2013: The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided not to continue with Inzamam-ul-Haq as the team's batting consultant for the tour of South Africa

Duronto Rajshahi v Sylhet Royals, BPL, Mirpur

Chigumbura seals second win for Sylhet Royals

Jan 20, 2013: A late-hitting spree from Elton Chigumbura and Nazmul Hossain Milon helped Sylhet Royals to a four-wicket win over Duronto Rajshahi

England in India 2012-13

Poor weather keeps Broad at home

Jan 20, 2013: Stuart Broad will not join up with the England ODI squad in India after poor weather prevented him leaving London

Pakistan in South Africa 2012-13

Jamshed strives to become a 'complete' batsman

Jan 20, 2013: Nasir Jamshed has said he wants to boost his reputation on the tour of South Africa, the first time he'll be playing outside Asia

Saurashtra v Punjab, Ranji Trophy 2012-13 semi-final, 5th day

Saurashtra revel after a sleepless night

Jan 20, 2013: Going into the final day in Rajkot, hardly anyone from both the camps got sound sleep overnight, but the Saurashtra players won't mind as they secured a spot in the Ranji Trophy final - their region's first since 1937-38

Services v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2012-13 semi-final, Day 5

Services face daunting task on sixth day

Jan 20, 2013: The rain-interrupted semi-final between Services and Mumbai will go into its sixth day on Monday. Services trail Mumbai by 291 runs with seven wickets in hand

Australia v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Sydney

Sri Lanka to query abandonment with ICC

Jan 20, 2013: Mahela Jayawardene could not hide his frustration at seeing Sri Lanka's match against Australia fail to resume due a wet outfield

England news

English players warned off Pakistan Super League

Jan 20, 2013: The Pakistan Super League is set to be the latest money-spinning Twenty20 competition but English players have again be warned against participating by the player's union

Barisal v Khulna, BPL 2012-13, Mirpur

Barisal cruise home against Khulna

Jan 20, 2013: Brad Hodge scored a half-century to lead his team, Barisal Burners to an eight-wicket win over Khulna Royal Bengals in the Bangladesh Premier League on Sunday

Pakistan in South Africa 2012-13

Philander returns for Pakistan Tests

Jan 20, 2013: Vernon Philander, the South Africa seamer, has recovered from the hamstring injury that had ruled him out of the second Test against New Zealand, and is part of the squad for the first Test against Pakistan in Johannesburg starting on February 1

Sri Lanka in Australia 2012-13

Problems for Australia, promise for Sri Lanka

Jan 20, 2013: Australia trail 2-1 with one match to play and there are plenty of issues for Mickey Arthur's side to work through

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Paarl

Franklin sets sights on series victory

Jan 20, 2013: James Franklin has targeted a first ODI series win in South Africa after New Zealand took a 1-0 lead

West Indies v South Africa, 1st Women's T20, St Lucia

West Indies Women register easy win

Jan 20, 2013: West Indies Women notched up an eight-wicket win against South African Women in a Twenty20 match in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Saturday.

West Indies in Australia, 2012-13

Sarwan thrown into the fire

Jan 20, 2013: Ramnaresh Sarwan faces a tough tour of Australia, and will need to make the most of his comeback like the man who he is replacing, Marlon Samuels