County news

Davies joins Kent ranks

Mar 28, 2012: Kent have signed Mark Davies, the former Durham and England Lions fast bowler, on a one-year deal. Davies, 31, has been with Kent on trial for the last few weeks and took part in the club's pre-season tour to Antigua.

England news

MCC considers Afghanistan tour

Mar 28, 2012: The MCC is contemplating a tour of Afghanistan. The commitment has come from Phillip Hodson, the MCC president, who will follow up his official visit to Afghanistan by a personal visit to Pakistan.

Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

Swann admits to England frustration

Mar 28, 2012: How much fight a lower order shows can often be a window to the team spirit of a side, and Sri Lanka's lower order have battled in both innings

Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

England are favourites - Swann

Mar 28, 2012: Graeme Swann believes England are "just favourites" to pull off their highest ever run chase and secure a come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in Galle after battling through the final session of the third day with eight wickets intact.

South Africa news

Kirsten concerned over Philander workload

Mar 28, 2012: Gary Kirsten admitted that it is a "little bit concerning" that seamer Vernon Philander will head straight into two months of county cricket after a busy season.

South Africa in New Zealand 2011-12

Bowlers, Smith top team charts

Mar 28, 2012: Marks out of ten for South Africa following their 1-0 win over New Zealand

South Africa in New Zealand 2011-12

Williamson, Gillespie shine in tough series

Mar 28, 2012: Marks out of ten for New Zealand following their 0-1 loss to South Africa

India news

World Cup final was not sold out

Mar 28, 2012: A report prepared by the Mumbai Cricket Association shows that 405 tickets for the 2011 World Cup final remained unsold

Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

Long wait for Panesar and England

Mar 28, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the first Test in Galle

India in South Africa 2012

South Africa experience will help - Fletcher

Mar 28, 2012: India have arrived in Johannesburg for their one-off Twenty20 international against South Africa on March 30

India news

Tendulkar in London to consult specialist

Mar 28, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar missed Rahul Dravid's felicitation on Tuesday evening because he had a prior appointment with a specialist doctor in London

Plunket Shield 2011-12

Northern Districts win Plunket Shield

Mar 28, 2012: Northern Districts have won their second Plunket Shield title in three years

Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day

Trott and Pietersen provide hope for England

Mar 28, 2012: England will have to achieve a record fourth-innings score of 340 if they are to win the first Test of the series against Sri Lanka in Galle

New Zealand news

Taylor was ready to bat with broken hand

Mar 28, 2012: Ross Taylor, the New Zealand captain, has said he would have come out to bat despite a broken arm to help save the third Test against South Africa in Wellington

West Indies v Australia, 1st Twenty20, Gros Islet

Bailey praises Australia's 'polished' performance

Mar 28, 2012: George Bailey, the Australia captain, has praised his bowlers for their work at the death in keeping West Indies to 150 in the first Twenty20 in St Lucia

What makes cricketers superstitious?

Mar 28, 2012: In a game where so many variables are outside a player's control, the value of superstition as a crutch cannot be overestimated

New Zealand v South Africa

Come rain or shine

Mar 28, 2012: The weather is changeable but South Africa are steadfast, wrapping up the tour with three series wins out of three

Who has the quickest 50 wickets?

Mar 28, 2012: Vernon Philander took his first 50 wickets in seven Tests. Sydney Barnes and Muttiah Muralitharan took batches of 50 in fewer games

The side letter

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Regional Four Day Competition 2011-12

Jamaica finish with 100% record

Mar 27, 2012: Jamaica made it six wins out of six by completing a clinical victory over Combined Campuses and Colleges in Bridgetown, Barbados