Mumbai v Gujarat, Ranji Trophy, 9th round, 1st day

Bowlers give Mumbai fine start

Dec 29, 2012: Zaheer Khan had a fruitful first day as captain of a first-class side, as Mumbai bowled out Gujarat for 244 in what is a virtual pre-quarter-final

Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades, BBL, Perth

All-round Scorchers crush Renegades

Dec 29, 2012: Perth Scorchers have breathed life into the Big Bash League with an almost perfect performance at the WACA to crush the unbeaten Melbourne Renegades and keep their finals hopes on track

A champion of the players' cause

Dec 29, 2012: Tony Greig was one of England's premier allrounders and a man who didn't mind being villified for fighting for what he believed was his right

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group C, 9th round, 1st day

Desai ton leaves Goa strong, Muzumdar gets another record

Dec 29, 2012: A wrap of the opening day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group C

India v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Chennai

Weather holds key in India-Pakistan series opener

Dec 29, 2012: A preview of the first India-Pakistan ODI in Chennai

England news

Ramprakash and Croft given MBEs

Dec 29, 2012: Mark Ramprakash, Robert Croft and the former England captain Mike Denness have been recognised in the New Year Honours list

'Mr Cricket = efficiency, excellence, adaptability'

Dec 29, 2012: The cricket world reacts to Michael Hussey announcing his retirement

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group B, 9th Round, 1st day

Fifteen wickets fall in Cuttack

Dec 29, 2012: A wrap of the opening day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group B

Australia news

The unexpected departure

Dec 29, 2012: Michael Hussey's retirement has come as a surprise and it leaves Australia with a vast hole to fill ahead of a double Ashes year

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group A, 9th Round, 1st day

Railways collapse after solid start

Dec 29, 2012: A wrap of the first day of the ninth round of Ranji Trophy matches in Group A

Hrishikesh Kanitkar

'Leaving Maharashtra opened my eyes'

Dec 29, 2012: Former India batsman Hrishikesh Kanitkar reflects on his career as a first-class cricketer ahead of his 100th Ranji Trophy match

Tributes to Tony Greig

'One of cricket's great travellers'

Dec 29, 2012: Tony Greig genuinely loved the game, was always well-informed about it, and brought an energy all his own to the commentary box

'The little man has hit the big fella for six'

Dec 29, 2012: Memorable lines from the commentary of Tony Greig

'Tony's passion for cricket always came through'

Dec 29, 2012: A tribute from an Ashes rival and a fellow commentator

Sri Lanka in Australia 2012-13

Thirimanne and Lakmal added to SL Test squad

Dec 29, 2012: Lahiru Thirimanne and Suranga Lakmal have been called up to Sri Lanka's squad for the third Test in Sydney

Richie Benaud pays tribute to Tony Greig

'He was strong in every regard'

Dec 29, 2012: Richie Benaud on Tony Greig, who died in Sydney at the age of 66

Sri Lanka in Australia 2012-13

Worst Test I've been involved in - Ford

Dec 29, 2012: Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford admits he was surprised by the lack of fight his team showed in Melbourne and that it felt worse than any game he has ever been involved in

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

Peter Fulton out of South Africa Tests

Dec 29, 2012: Peter Fulton, the New Zealand batsman, will return home because of a knee injury that flared up during the tour match against the South African Invitation XI in Paarl

Central Districts v Northern Districts, HRV Cup, New Plymouth

Sinclair, Young help Central Districts to first win

Dec 29, 2012: Half-centuries by Mathew Sinclair and Will Young and a combined bowling performance helped Central Districts claim their first win, by 43 runs, at Pukekura Park

Australia news

Michael Hussey to retire from international cricket

Dec 29, 2012: Michael Hussey has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of the summer in Australia