New Zealand XI v England XI, Tour match, Hamilton

Root century caps England's improved display

Mar 17, 2018: England completed their four days of preparation in Auckland with a far more convincing batting display than against the pink ball

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 6th match, Nidahas Trophy

Pereras alleviate Sri Lanka's pain

Mar 17, 2018: Thisara joined Kusal with Sri Lanka 41 for 5, and both batsmen tempered their naturally aggressive styles in a partnership that propelled their side to a total that came close to match-winning

BCCI news

'CoA gagging office bearers of fundamental rights'

Mar 17, 2018: BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary says the Committee of Administrators is against divergent opinions

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Bangladesh exorcise ghosts of Bengaluru

Mar 17, 2018: Two years ago, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah were the chief protagonists in an unbelievable final-over meltdown in a crucial World T20 game. Now, in successive chases against Sri Lanka, both batsmen have shown they have learned the lessons

On Form

What does fear have to do with form?

Mar 17, 2018: Master cricket thinker Mike Brearley has written a hugely helpful book

'My time in the WBBL defines me and my game'

Mar 17, 2018: Big-hitting Veda Krishnamurthy opens up about the doubts and difficulties she faced in Australia, and what she has learned from them

Pakistan Super League 2017-18

'Boots up! Thank you!' - Pietersen calls time on playing career

Mar 16, 2018: Batsman bows out ahead of Pakistan leg of PSL, to bring end to colourful and controversial playing career

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo

Mar 16, 2018: Aggressive bodily contact, shoving, agitated yelling, pointed fingers and a shattered dressing room door, all marred the rancorous finish and the immediate aftermath, of the Nidahas Trophy match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, PSL 2018, Sharjah

Usman, Afridi take Karachi through to playoffs

Mar 16, 2018: In a must-win game, the Karachi bowlers came through to dismiss Islamabad for 124 and set up a qualifier clash against the same opponents in two days

World Cup Qualifier 2018

The painfully small margins in Associate cricket

Mar 16, 2018: Nepal has gained ODI status for the first time winning absolute nail-biters, but the teams that lost by such small margins also deserve a shot at more funding and better recognition

Australia in South Africa 2018

Rabada takes responsibility for Smith shoulder brush

Mar 16, 2018: Pacer says the incident was partially his fault, but maintains that he did not feel any contact when shoulders brushed

County news

Thakor given six-month ECB ban after indecent exposure

Mar 16, 2018: Shiv Thakor will not return to cricket in England for at least a year after admitting a charge of bringing the game into disrepute

Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2018, Sharjah

Akmal's 107* powers Peshawar into knockouts

Mar 16, 2018: Peshawar Zalmi piggy-backed on Kamran Akmal's fourth T20 century, and second fifty-plus score in as many days, to brush aside Lahore Qalandars by seven wickets

County news

Graves under pressure as counties win emergency meeting

Mar 16, 2018: Fear grows about emergence of eight 'Super Counties' as the row over compensation to Test match grounds intensifies

IPL 2018

KKR rope in Streak as bowling coach

Mar 16, 2018: The former Zimbabwe captain replaces Lakshmipathy Balaji, who has taken up a similar role with Chennai Super Kings

Irani Cup 2017-18

Wankhade 99* powers Vidarbha after Jaffer 286

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Dhaka Premier League 2018

Rupganj climb to second spot; Kalabagan languish at bottom

Mar 16, 2018: A six-wicket win over Mohammedan Sporting Club took Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity to fourth place with a genuine shot at getting a Super-League place

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win

Mar 16, 2018: For a few moments, play came to a halt with players from both sides having to be restrained from each other. Then Mahmudullah struck a six to seal Bangladesh's place in the final

Australia in South Africa 2018

Rabada's appeal hearing on March 19

Mar 16, 2018: The judicial commissioner, Michael Heron, will have 48 hours to reach a decision. If cleared, the fast bowler could play in the Newlands Test that starts on Friday

New Zealand women v West Indies women, 2nd T20I, Mount Maunganui

Devine, Satterthwaite, Martin thrash West Indies

Mar 16, 2018: Sophie Devine's 3 for 12, Amy Satterthwaite's unbeaten 71, and Katey Martin's 65 gave New Zealand a 2-0 lead in the T20I series against West Indies in Mount Maunganui