Asia Cup 2012

Shaminda Eranga picked to replace Mathews

Mar 14, 2012: Shaminda Eranga, the fast-bowling allrounder, has been picked to replace the injured Angelo Mathews in the Sri Lanka squad currently playing in the Asia Cup.

Eugenides and Adorno at the cricket

Mar 14, 2012: Is there any point in being sad about the Sheffield Shield's place in our culture today?

India domestic news

Two JKCA officials accused of embezzling funds

Mar 14, 2012: A police investigation has begun against two officials of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) over misappropriation of funds

Asia Cup 2012

Angelo Mathews out of Asia Cup

Mar 14, 2012: Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow as their allrounder Angelo Mathews was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a calf injury

Chasing the century

Mar 14, 2012: The idea that Sachin Tendulkar might be a fallible human like the rest of us doesn't sit well with many Indian fans. And so the wait for the milestone continues

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton

'A lot more comfortable in Hamilton' - Smith

Mar 14, 2012: There is a glaring relief in the South Africa camp that they have moved on to warmer, more welcoming conditions, and Graeme Smith is hoping that they can close out the Test

Australia in West Indies, 2012

Haddin shades Wade for Test gloves

Mar 14, 2012: Brad Haddin has the endorsement of the national selectors to keep wicket for Australia in the first Test against the West Indies in Barbados - but will have to perform immediately

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton

Which of Arnel, Gillespie and Ellis will it be?

Mar 14, 2012: Ross Taylor and New Zealand continue to mull over their best XI for the Hamilton Test

Australia news

Bird soars to Sheffield Shield award

Mar 14, 2012: The fast bowler Jackson Bird has been named the Sheffield Shield Player of the Year after a remarkable debut season for Tasmania

India v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

'Shouldn't have played the shot I played' - Jayawardene

Mar 14, 2012: Mahela Jayawardene doesn't think a lack of training sessions in Mirpur or a chance to assess the conditions earlier than the day of the game affected his team; they were in control but gave the match away because of a few critical mistakes, he says

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton

Teams start over after tough first Test

Mar 14, 2012: AB de Villiers is in doubt for the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton due to a sprained ankle

Australia in West Indies, 2012

Forrest's rise continues, Beer returns

Mar 14, 2012: Peter Forrest's rise as an Australian batsman of the future has been maintained and Michael Beer's sturdy domestic summer rewarded with their selection for the West Indies Tests

Australia in West Indies, 2012

Lee unhappy with dual new balls in ODIs

Mar 14, 2012: Brett Lee has taken aim at the use of dual new balls in ODIs, claiming the change has stripped fast bowlers of reverse swing in the late overs of an innings

Why Clarke must give up the ODI captaincy

Mar 14, 2012: His injuries and absences are unsettling Australia's young side. The selectors must save him for Tests and hand the one-day reins to a deserving candidate

Premier League Tournament 2011-12, 8th round

Vithana, Perera shine as Colts win title

Mar 13, 2012: ESPNcricinfo rounds up the eighth round of matches of the Premier League Tournament 2011-12

Regional Four Day Competition 2011-12

Baugh shines as Jamaica stay top

Mar 13, 2012: A round-up of the action from the matches in the Regional Four Day Competition 2011-12

India v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Roles reversed but partnership flourishes

Mar 13, 2012: Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli have had significantly different, if not contrasting, fortunes coming into the Asia Cup. But their partnership has remained solid as ever

County news

Northants eye Shakib signing

Mar 13, 2012: Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, is among the candidates shortlisted to be Northamptonshire's second overseas player in this summer's Friends Life t20 competition

India v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

The fatal full toss, and the animated celebrations

Mar 13, 2012: Plays of the Day from the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and India in Mirpur

IPL 2012

SA-India T20 disrupts teams' IPL preparations

Mar 13, 2012: The one-off Twenty20 match between South Africa and India, to be played in Johannesburg on March 30, has left the majority of nine IPL franchises aggrieved