Deodhar Trophy 2011-12, 1st semi-final

Jadhav, Abdulla take West to final

Mar 17, 2012: Kedar Jadhav and Iqbal Abdulla powered West Zone to the finals of the Deodhar Trophy in a one-sided semi-final against East Zone at Mohali

South Africa news

Majola suspended in bonus scandal

Mar 17, 2012: Gerald Majola, the chief-executive officer of Cricket South Africa has been suspended with immediate effect by the CSA's board of directors, pending the establishment of a disciplinary inquiry

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur

India under pressure in marquee clash

Mar 17, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan, in Mirpur

Sri Lanka Board XI v England XI, Colombo, 3rd day

Anderson takes seven in innings win

Mar 17, 2012: England still harbour doubts about their batsmen as they approach the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, but their bowling attack has quickly found the groove

MiWAY T20 Challenge 2011-12

Luke Wright's blitz in vain for Impi

Mar 17, 2012: A round-up of Friday's matches in the MiWAY T20 Challenge

ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, UAE 2012

Hong Kong pipped by PNG in Dubai

Mar 17, 2012: For the third time in as many months, Hong Kong failed to close out a game from a winning position, when they were beaten by PNG by 4 wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Unstable batting hurting New Zealand

Mar 17, 2012: Bringing in an extra batsman would mean dropping one of the bowlers which could disturb a settled bowling attack. The problems stem from the top

Qld v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield Final, Brisbane, 2nd day

Hopes' rearguard halted by rain

Mar 17, 2012: Luke Butterworth and James Faulkner splintered Queensland's top order before James Hopes mounted a brazen counterattack to leave the Sheffield Shield final nicely poised

South Africa news

Rory Kleinveldt admits using banned drug

Mar 17, 2012: Rory Kleinveldt will plead guilty to using marijuana after he failed an anti-doping test conducted in February

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Philander reaps rewards by keeping it simple

Mar 17, 2012: Vernon Philander's extraordinary success is due to three key things: consistency, movement and strategic use of his own limitations

Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bowling puts India in another jam

Mar 17, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar could conceivably have scored a little quicker and helped India to 20 extra runs, but would the listless bowling have been able to defend even that?

Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Mirpur

For Bangladesh, there's always Mushfiqur

Mar 17, 2012: Apparently, the Bangladesh dressing room wasn't overly nervous when their kingpin, Shakib Al Hasan, was adjudged out with victory still some way off - they knew they still had Mushfiqur Rahim

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Philander's routine, and South Africa's desperation

Mar 17, 2012: Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton

Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Jubilant Bangladesh revel in team effort

Mar 17, 2012: Bangladesh cricket had reason to rejoice for their biggest worry, the batting, was their strength on the day

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 3rd day

Philander stars in resounding South Africa win

Mar 17, 2012: South Africa rode another irresistible performance from Vernon Philander to take a 1-0 lead in Hamilton, vanquishing the hosts by nine wickets inside three days

Peace must return to Pakistan before cricket does

Mar 17, 2012: It's admirable that Bangladesh have agreed to visit, but is it premature?

West Indies v Australia, 1st ODI, Kingstown

A ridiculous review and a ridiculously good catch

Mar 16, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first ODI between West Indies and Australia in St Vincent

One-Day National Cup 2012, Division One

Division One semi-finalists identified

Mar 16, 2012: A round-up of matches from the One-Day National Cup 2012, Division One

County news

Gloucestershire granted council loan

Mar 16, 2012: Gloucestershire are to receive a bridging loan of £400,000 from Bristol City Council while they await the outcome of their appeal over the planning application for the redevelopment of their Nevil Road ground

Kenya news

Kenya umpire suspended after assault claim

Mar 16, 2012: Hemant Desai, a Kenyan umpire, has been suspended after being reported for assaulting a groundstaff member in Mombasa