Australia news

Botha a 'natural-born leader' - Berry

Mar 31, 2012: South Australia's coach Darren Berry has described the state's new captain Johan Botha as a fierce, ruthless international competitor who will bring natural leadership qualities to the Redbacks

The militant man of the people

Mar 31, 2012: Board-player relations were at their most acrimonious during Dinanath Ramnarine's time as the WIPA chief, but he was more than just the trouble-maker he was made out to be

Shakib Al Hasan

'I don't think about much more than cricket'

Mar 31, 2012: The Bangladesh allrounder is optimistic about his team's future, especially as strong hosts. He looks back at the Asia Cup performance and at his career so far

As a captain, you love to be challenged

Mar 31, 2012: The win against England didn't come easy for Sri Lanka; which made it that much more special

New Zealand news

Wright to decide on future with New Zealand

Mar 31, 2012: New Zealand coach John Wright's contract is due to expire in August after the tour of the West Indies but New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White is hopeful that a decision on Wright's future is made before the end of April

South Africa news

Botha to captain South Australia

Mar 30, 2012: Johan Botha will be released from his Cricket South Africa national contract after the ICC World Twenty20 in September to take up the captaincy of South Australia

County news

Lancashire announce record loss

Mar 30, 2012:

Faysal Bank Super Eight T20 Cup 2011-12

Junaid Zia reported for suspect action

Mar 30, 2012: Junaid Zia, the Lahore Eagles fast bowler, has been reported for a suspect bowling action

South Africa v India, only T20, Johannesburg

Fitting farcical end to meaningless game

Mar 30, 2012: Perhaps its biggest failing was that the match was marketed as a tribute to Jacques Kallis. Only an invitation to contest a pillow-fight or a game of noughts and crosses would be a more ill-fitting way to honour him

West Indies v Australia, 2nd Twenty20, Bridgetown

West Indies draw series with 14-run win

Mar 30, 2012: Fidel Edwards and Marlon Samuels bowled West Indies to a 14-run victory to draw the Twenty20 series 1-1 in Barbados

South Africa news

CSA set for overhaul after review

Mar 30, 2012: CSA's board is set for an overhaul after the current administration agreed to accept all the recommendations of the Nicholson Committee in principal.

County news

Essex bid for Olympic Stadium

Mar 30, 2012: Essex have applied for the right to become tenants of the Olympic Stadium after London 2012. The club, based in Chelmsford, have made a joint bid with the University of East London.

South Africa v India, only T20, Johannesburg

Ingram, Kallis and rain sink India

Mar 30, 2012: It was rain that proved decisive in what was shaping up to be a close chase and what could have been the highest successful one in T20Is

Bangladesh news

Shakib intent on short break

Mar 30, 2012: Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, is intent on getting a bit of rest from competitive cricket after the upcoming IPL, as he has not taken any substantial time off the game for more than two years

Sri Lanka v England 2011-12

Strauss braced for dog days

Mar 30, 2012: Despite the England captain's poor form with the bat his influence extends beyond the middle - when he goes it should be on his own terms

Sri Lanka v England 2011-12

England batsmen: The replacements

Mar 30, 2012: With change in the air for England's batting line up, ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over the men waiting in the wings

Sri Lanka v England 2011-12

Gooch confident Strauss can arrest slump

Mar 30, 2012: Graham Gooch, England's batting coach, has jumped to the defence of his embattled captain Andrew Strauss as doubts intensify about his international future

New Zealand news

Wagner unsure when he can play for New Zealand

Mar 30, 2012: Neil Wagner, the South African-born Otago left-arm fast bowler, may not be eligible to play for New Zealand from next month as he previously believed

England in Sri Lanka 2012

Broad ruled out of Colombo Test

Mar 30, 2012: Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo because of a right calf strain. The injury could prevent him joining the IPL for the second year running

County news

Adams challenges Kent culture

Mar 30, 2012: Jimmy Adams' task is to raise the temperature among Kent supporters. Kent have slumped from title-contenders at the turn of the century to second-bottom of the pile last season: the third-worst finish in their history.