Michael Hussey's retirement

Five of Hussey's best

Jan 6, 2013: For more than seven years, Michael Hussey was a permanent fixture in Australia's Test team and has played in 48 victories. Here ESPNcricinfo recalls five of his best Test performances

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 4th day

Cheers for an Australian wicket

Jan 6, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth day of the SCG Test between Australia and Sri Lanka

The light

Jan 6, 2013:

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 4th day

Retiring Hussey steers Australia to victory

Jan 6, 2013: Michael Hussey is one of cricket's finest finishers, so it was only fitting that he ended his international career by steering Australia to victory and a series clean-sweep over Sri Lanka

Centurion

Of Tendulkar among other things

Jan 6, 2013: A genre-defying new book brings together sport, philosophy and fiction

Bangladesh Cricket League 2012-13, 2nd round

Gazi's ten help South to tight win

Jan 5, 2013: A round-up of the second round of the inaugural Bangladesh Cricket League

Sunfoil Series 2012-13

Gqamane sets up Warriors win

Jan 5, 2013: A round-up from the latest Sunfoil Series wraps as Warriors secure a big victory

Australia v Sri Lanka, CB Series

Hughes, Khawaja tip out Hussey

Jan 5, 2013: Michael Hussey will not get his desired ODI farewell at least partly to keep Usman Khawaja and Phillip Hughes away from the Twenty20 Big Bash League ahead of the India tour, the national selector John Inverarity has admitted

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Buchanan 'frosty' with New Zealand CEO

Jan 5, 2013: Perhaps unsurprisingly after the side has been rolled for 45 in a Test match tensions remain apparent at the top of the New Zealand management structure

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Steyn thankful for team-mate support

Jan 5, 2013: After collecting his 300th Test wicket Dale Steyn was a content man but is more delighted with the team success than his own landmarks

India news

Time running out for India openers

Jan 5, 2013: The third ODI between India and Pakistan is critical for India's struggling openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir to revive selectors' faith in them

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2012-13, Hobart

Klinger and Boyce secure key Strikers win

Jan 5, 2013: Adelaide Strikers secured a vital victory in their push for a semi-final place with a confident 38-run success against Hobart Hurricanes to move third in the table.

England in India 2012-13

England not lulled by India's woes

Jan 5, 2013: Despite India going through a tough time, England are expecting them to come back strong in the one-day series that starts next week

Zimbabwe pro-50 Championship

Chari and Williams earn Tuskers win

Jan 5, 2013: A round-up of the latest pro-50 matches from Zimbabwe as the tournament resumes

Saurashtra v Karnataka, Ranji Trophy, Quarter-final

Mystery pitch greets teams at new venue

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Saurashtra and Karnataka

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

Jharkhand face stiff test against Punjab

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Jharkhand and Punjab

Dale Steyn 300 Test wickets

Exceptional in Test wins

Jan 5, 2013: Dale Steyn, who has been one of the most consistent fast bowlers both home and away, stands out because of his remarkable wicket-taking ability

Services v UP, Quarter-final, Ranji Trophy, Indore

Services unfazed by formidable UP

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final tie between Services and UP

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

Tendulkar, Yusuf add to clash of surviviors

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Mumbai and Baroda

England in India 2012-13

Sreesanth motivated by 'darkest' days

Jan 5, 2013: Sreesanth, the India fast bowler, is using the recent experiences of the "darkest" days of his career as extra motivation to force his way back into the national team