Yorkshire v Kent, Headingley, 1st day

Yorkshire scrap on tough first day against Kent

Apr 5, 2012: Kent reached 345 for 5 at the close as Yorkshire were made to work hard for their wickets on the first day of the Championship

Somerset v Middlesex, Taunton, 1st day

Philander shows his class

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Surrey v Sussex, The Oval, 1st day

Maynard knock helps Surrey edge opening day

Apr 5, 2012: Tom Maynard made an unbeaten 86 in Surrey's 264 and the hosts then claimed five Sussex wickets late in the day

Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Worcs take slender lead after Jones' six

Apr 5, 2012: It is never wise to pronounce judgment on the performance of one batting line-up, however dismal, until their opponents have responded. Yet Worcestershire's dismissal for 130, giving them an advantage of 12, made Nottinghamshire's paltry effort look no be

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Clinical Pietersen turns heat on Sri Lanka

Apr 5, 2012: The freedom with which Kevin Pietersen batted confirmed his form and offered further encouragement that England can adapt to Asian conditions

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Hard work ahead - Ford

Apr 5, 2012: Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford said they have a lot of hard work to do in the next two days of the second test after England built a first innings lead of 185 and put the pressure back on the home team.

Australia in West Indies 2012

In the footsteps of Haddin and Gilchrist

Apr 5, 2012: Matthew Wade is his own man, a tough competitor who has fought through plenty of obstacles to reach the baggy green. But his performances will be weighed up against those who came before him

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Switch is a hit

Apr 5, 2012: A simple change to the lbw law would encourage a stroke that makes spectators gasp in wonder

Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2012, Jaipur

Focus on captain Dravid in Royals' opening game

Apr 5, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the 4th match of IPL 2012 between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Prasanna takes a clonking

Apr 5, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test in Colombo

Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors India, IPL 2012, Mumbai

Can Ganguly inspire new dawn for Warriors?

Apr 5, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the 3rd match of IPL 2012 between Mumbai Indians and Pune Warriors India in Mumbai

Pakistan news

Junaid Khan recovers from knee injury

Apr 5, 2012: Junaid Khan, the Pakistan fast bowler, has said he has recovered from the knee injury that kept him out of the Asia Cup

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Pietersen warned for switch hit

Apr 5, 2012: Kevin Pietersen has been warned by the umpires in Colombo for his controversial switch hit shot and threatened with a five-run penalty for time wasting.

Quadrangular Under-19 Series

Bell-Drummond leads England U-19 home

Apr 5, 2012: Opening batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond scored an unbeaten century to lead England Under-19 to a three-wicket victory against Australia Under-19

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day

Mathews to continue bowling in one-day cricket

Apr 5, 2012: Angelo Mathews is determined to play his role as an allrounder for Sri Lanka despite being sidelined by constant leg injuries

Sunday cricket on the Marina

Apr 5, 2012: On Chennai's extra-long beach, cricket came with its own rules and unique delights. No longer, alas

Once upon a time in Delhi

Apr 5, 2012: Back in the day, inter-college cricket ruled the roost and captured hearts, but now much of the city's cricket has lost its sheen

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Pietersen's dazzling ton puts England in command

Apr 5, 2012: Kevin Pietersen made 151 as England established a 185-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka on day three of the second Test

Spot-fixing

Mohammad Amir features in ACSU's educational video

Apr 5, 2012: Mohammad Amir has appeared in an educational video on behalf of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit

England cricket's game of moans: winter is coming

Apr 5, 2012: The county grounds are alive with the sounds of griping about the cold. Must be the start of the season then