Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, Big Bash League semi-final, Perth

Best T20 ever!

Jan 17, 2013: On a rainy evening, the Perth Scorchers gave their fans plenty of heart-stopping moments

The week on Twitter

'I don't think it's sad that I bought a Women's Weekly'

Jan 17, 2013: Confident men get in touch with their feminine sides in this week's Twitter round-up

Caribbean T20 2012-13

T&T on a roll with fifth win

Jan 17, 2013: A round-up of matches from the Caribbean T20 on Wednesday, January 16, 2012

Bodyline

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Australia news

Australia and Hampshire strike academy deal

Jan 17, 2013: Cricket Australia and Hampshire Cricket have announced a partnership which will see some of Australia's most talented young cricketers spend the next English summer at the newly-formed Ageas Bowl International Cricket Academy

Henry Williams' homecoming

Jan 17, 2013: Remembered for his part in the match-fixing scandal, the former South Africa bowler now mentors young cricketers and rears racing pigeons

Can India afford a captain who isn't committed to Test cricket?

Jan 17, 2013: Dhoni's leadership in the format has been overly defensive, and he hasn't shown he particularly cares much about the five-day game either

QEA Trophy 2012-13

Rawalpindi turn tables in thrilling chase

Jan 16, 2013: A round-up of the QEA Trophy matches that ended on January 16

Saurashtra v Punjab, Ranji Trophy semifinal, Rajkot, 1st day

Shah unfussed by added pressure

Jan 16, 2013: Jaydev Shah has had to overcome various pressures as captain of Saurashtra and his innings today showed why he deserves the leadership

Pakistan news

Bangladesh board didn't follow protocol - PCB

Jan 16, 2013: The PCB has said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the organisers of the BPL had not followed the correct procedures with regards to signing Pakistan players

Zimbabwe news

Zimbabwe selector Makoni unable to continue

Jan 16, 2013: Zimbabwe selector Givemore Makoni cannot be reappointed to his job because of a new directive from the country's Sports and Recreation Commission

County news

Durham exit could end Blackwell career

Jan 16, 2013: Ian Blackwell's career may be over at the age of 34 after his contract was terminated a year early by Durham.

South Africa news

Ontong to lead Invitation XI against Pakistan

Jan 16, 2013: Justin Ontong has been named captain of the South African Invitation XI for the tour match against Pakistan at Buffalo Park

Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, BBL semi-final, Perth

Warne charged for breach of Code

Jan 16, 2013: Shane Warne has been reported for breaching Cricket Australia's Code of Behaviour during the semi-final of the Big Bash League between against Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, BBL semi-final, Perth

Scorchers prevail in dramatic, rain-hit match

Jan 16, 2013: Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars off the final ball to secure a place in the Big Bash final and the Champions League

Saurashtra v Punjab, Ranji Trophy semi-final, Rajkot, 1st day

Shah's 87 leads Saurashtra batting effort

Jan 16, 2013: Fifties by opener Shitanshu Kotak, captain Jaydev Shah and Sheldon Jackson kept Saurashtra in the hunt for a challenging first-innings total on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Punjab

County news

Essex reveal £80m ground scheme

Jan 16, 2013: Essex have revealed plans for an £80 million upgrade of their Chelmsford home

Services v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy semi-final, Delhi, 1st day

Services' day despite Tendulkar, Nayar fifties

Jan 16, 2013: At the end of the first day of their first Ranji semi-final in 44 years, Services proved they were not daunted by Mumbai's trophy-laden Ranji record, their star players or their reputation as the domestic tough guys

New Zealand news

Ryder sets sights on England series

Jan 16, 2013: Jesse Ryder, the New Zealand batsman, has kept the door open for a return to international cricket for the series against England

Scotland news

Scotland to play two ODIs against Pakistan

Jan 16, 2013: Scotland will host Pakistan for two ODIs in Edinburgh in May 2013, shortly before the Champions Trophy in England