Hands of gods

Dec 15, 2012:

Delhi v Maharashtra, Ranji Trophy 2012-13

Delhi target outright win with four quicks

Dec 14, 2012: With only two matches left and 11 miserable points from six matches, Delhi will attempt to bring all their powers of purpose down on Maharashtra from Saturday at the Roshanara Club in north Delhi

MCC news

MCC Royal Charter eases financial fears

Dec 14, 2012: MCC has been granted a Royal Charter, so easing the fears of its members that they could become liable should the club's redevelopment plans ever run into financial difficulties.

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 2nd day

Hello, Rahane here, anyone listening?

Dec 14, 2012: My first-class average is 63.35. I have travelled a lot with the Indian team. When openers fail, I am not picked; when middle order fails, I am still not picked. I wonder if I am good enough for this beast called Test cricket

Pakistan news

India series a 'tough one' - Whatmore

Dec 14, 2012: With India and Pakistan set to face-off in a bilateral series for the first time in five years, Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore is excited

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 2nd day

Tendulkar's nine lives

Dec 14, 2012: James Anderson has become the bowler to take Sachin Tendulkar's wicket most times in Tests. Here we plot Anderson's career by looking back at Sachin's nine lives

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 2nd day

Root fantasy debut stirs childhood dreams

Dec 14, 2012: Joe Root's remarkable Test debut, the sixth longest by an England debutant, was a soft-focus story suitable for Christmas

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

McCullum hopes rookies step up in SA

Dec 14, 2012: Brendon McCullum has been left with the dual role of uniting a fractured New Zealand unit and overseeing the integration of new players. With a brave face, he's accepted both tasks

County news

Sarwan replaces Hoggard at Leics

Dec 14, 2012: Ramnaresh Sarwan will take over Leicestershire's four-day captaincy from Matthew Hoggard for next season

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 2nd day

Chawla assures it's not time to panic

Dec 14, 2012: Piyush Chawla believes the Indian batting hasn't failed, the bowling unit has been doing well, and that there is no need to panic.

Bangladesh news

BCB in second stage of planning for Pakistan tour

Dec 14, 2012: The Bangladesh Cricket Board is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board about a short tour to the country next month

Ranji Trophy 2012-13

MP recover from sting-operation scars

Dec 14, 2012: In their most challenging season, without TP Sudhindra and Mohnish Mishra, Madhya Pradesh are again in contention for a place in the Ranji knockouts. It is a remarkable feat after the tumult they have faced

County news

Durham chief exec to stand down

Dec 14, 2012: David Harker, chief executive at Durham, will step down from his role in May to pursue a private business venture.

Thunder v Renegades, BBL 2012-13, Sydney

Renegades ease to five-wicket win

Dec 14, 2012: The appearance of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels created a great buzz and expectation around the cavernous ANZ Stadium but the match was as lacklustre as the crowd, as the Renegades relegated the Thunder to their second loss

India v England, 4th Test, Nagpur, 2nd day

Joe takes Root in tenacious Test debut

Dec 14, 2012: Plays of the Day from the second day of the fourth Test between India and England in Nagpur

Northern Districts v Otago, HRV Cup 2012-13

Ten Doeschate sets up Otago win

Dec 14, 2012: Ryan ten Doeschate, the Netherlands allrounder, handed Northern Districts their first loss of the tournament as his half-century set up a comfortable win for Otago in Hamilton

Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Hobart, 1st day

Stilted showing from Sri Lanka's pace bowlers

Dec 14, 2012: If Sri Lanka are to leave Australia with a win, the pace attack must quickly learn to hunt in a pack

4th Test, Nagpur

India v England - turning points

Dec 14, 2012: Turning points from day two of the fourth Test match between India and England being played at Nagpur

Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Hobart, 1st day

An awkward but effective Hughes

Dec 14, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the Hobart Test

Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Hobart, 1st day

Hughes and haphazard

Dec 14, 2012: Australia ended the first day in Hobart on 299 for 4, and much of that progress was because of the recalled Phillip Hughes