Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Was this Mashrafe Mortaza's last ODI at home?

Dec 14, 2018: Speculation has been rife on the topic, and the Bangladesh captain kept his cards close to his chest

Pakistan news

PCB reveals PSL franchises' financial accounts in error

Dec 14, 2018: Pakistan board issues apology after confidential details meant to be sent to the government in bid for tax exemption are mailed to all franchises too

England & Wales Cricket Board

Ashley Giles confirmed as England men's new managing director

Dec 14, 2018: Former England spinner will take up the role in January ahead of the team's tour of the Caribbean

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Rovman Powell disappointed over umpiring error

Dec 14, 2018: The West Indies captain was given out on what was evidently a no-ball due to fielding infringements by Bangladesh

County news

Adrian Birrell named as Hampshire's new head coach

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Mumbai v Baroda, 1st day, Ranji Trophy 2018, Mumbai

Hardik Pandya takes three-for on return from injury

Dec 14, 2018: He finished with 3 for 74; he got through 15 overs in the day at full tilt, exceeding his average number of overs per innings in the Ranji Trophy

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Shai Hope's game cut short by blow to helmet

Dec 14, 2018: Hope was struck on the helmet during his unbeaten 108, while Roach hurt his right hamstring while bowling

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Marcus Harris steps up to give Australia a foothold

Dec 14, 2018: Marcus Harris took guard first up in Perth, for the first time in first-class cricket. Selflessness and teamwork on display, and it did the trick for his side

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Usman Khawaja: 205 balls, one boundary

Dec 14, 2018: If crease occupation turns itself into a substantial innings, Khawaja's method is not a problem, but, so far this series, the tactic hasn't translated into runs

Ranji Trophy 2018-19, 6th round, 1st day

Shreyas Iyer shreds jetlag with bruising 178

Dec 14, 2018: Pandya returns to action, Milind Kumar breaches 1000-run mark, Dhapola continues to sizzle and more

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Who removed my spinner?

Dec 14, 2018: It is hard enough to win away Tests, but India keep making it harder for themselves by misreading conditions and selecting poorly

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Ricky Ponting's history with Ishant Sharma steels Aaron Finch

Dec 14, 2018: Ponting's lessons from a decade ago helped Finch make headway in his battle to prove himself as a Test opener in home conditions

Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2018-19

Malinga to lead ODI and T20I squads in New Zealand

Dec 14, 2018: Angelo Mathews, who had been axed from the limited-overs squads due to fitness and run out issues, is back in the squad

West Indies in Bangladesh 2018-19

Evin Lewis returns to West Indies' T20I squad

Dec 14, 2018: Also back in the squad are Kesrick Williams and Sheldon Cottrell, while Kieron Pollard and Obed McCoy miss out with injuries

West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2018-19

Mithun, Saifuddin picked for West Indies T20Is

Dec 14, 2018: Mossadek Hossain and Abu Jayed have been dropped form the Bangladesh squad, while Sabbir Rahman is still serving a suspension

Bangladesh v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Sylhet

Mehidy, Soumya, Tamim give Bangladesh series win

Dec 14, 2018: The spinner picked up 4 for 29 before the two batsmen made short work of the 199 chase

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Need our seamers to attack NZ batsmen - Chandimal

Dec 14, 2018: The Sri Lanka captain acknowledged that the team's best chance lies in going aggressively at New Zealand with the ball

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington

Fast bowlers give Sri Lanka hope against upbeat New Zealand

Dec 14, 2018: The hosts have already named their XI, with Neil Wagner returning to a bowling attack containing Ajaz Patel as its lone spinner

Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day

Marcus Harris, Travis Head make India toil in Perth furnace

Dec 14, 2018: Aaron Finch also pitched in with a half-century, helping Australia progress to 6 for 277 at stumps on day one

Essay

Gavaskar: two Thursdays

Dec 14, 2018: Twice on a tour of Australia, Sunny was out bowled for zero