South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

We asked for pace and bounce, not grass - Gibson

Jan 26, 2018: South Africa coach Ottis Gibson insisted that while they asked for surfaces that would assist their pace attack, the exaggerated bounce and lateral movement was unexpected

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

Challenging pitch, but not dangerous - Rahane

Jan 26, 2018: The batsman insisted the ball that hit Dean Elgar in the helmet did not behave in an extraordinary manner, and said India, having 'prepared turners' for the home series against South Africa in 2015-16, had expected to play on pitches like this one at the

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

Test match set to resume after uneven-bounce deliberations

Jan 26, 2018: The umpires took the players off 19 minutes before scheduled stumps on day three because of concerns over their safety, but after a meeting between the match referee and the two captains, it has been decided to resume play as scheduled on day four

Delhi v Rajasthan, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, final, Kolkata

Chand, bowlers steer Delhi to title

Jan 26, 2018: Unmukt Chand's half-century, and Delhi's bowlers helped the team secure a 40-run win over Rajasthan, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali title in the tournament final at the Eden Gardens

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

What we know after a bruising day at the Wanderers

Jan 26, 2018: All the talking points from the third day at the Wanderers, which was marked by inconsistent bounce and batsmen getting hit on the body

IPL 2018

Franchises wary of England players' availability

Jan 26, 2018: Despite a strong English presence in the IPL auction pool, franchises are having a keen look at these players' availability over the next two seasons before deciding on whether to pick them at all

IPL auction 2018

What the numbers tell us about the IPL's most valuable players

Jan 26, 2018:

Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide

Woakes-led revival 'not ideal' - Cummins

Jan 26, 2018:

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-nation series, final, Mirpur

Mashrafe hoping to set the record straight at Shere Bangla

Jan 26, 2018: Bangladesh have lost three finals at the venue. The captain wants his team focused on the many positives to come out of the league phase of this series though, to get past those painful memories

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-series final, Mirpur

Sri Lanka put their faith in Hathurusingha

Jan 26, 2018: Riding on the confidence gained from two massive wins, Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is hopeful his team can continue what has been a bright start under the new coach in the tri-series final

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

Kohli becomes India's highest scoring Test captain

Jan 26, 2018: He went past Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni to take the record

Ireland news

Ireland opt for experience in World Cup qualifying squad

Jan 26, 2018: Stuart Poynter and Jacob Mulder are the only two players from the recent UAE tri-series to miss out on the 15-man squad for the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe in March

IPL auction 2018

Bigger than ever, with a dash of uncertainty

Jan 26, 2018: Will franchises retain the old core set of players or invest in a new group? How will the presence of uncapped players affect teams' auction strategies?

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-nation series, final, Mirpur

Mercurial SL seek an encore in scrap for title

Jan 26, 2018: Bangladesh have been a powerhouse this tri-nation series, but if Sri Lanka show up in the same form that they did on Thursday, the hosts will need fresh answers quickly

County news

Mason joins Foxes after Worcestershire demotion

Jan 26, 2018: Leicestershire have swooped to grab Matt Mason as their new bowling coach as Worcestershire's reshuffle plans run into trouble

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

The pitch gives the physios a workout

Jan 26, 2018: In less than three days, the physios were called upon seven times to treat batsmen hurt by deliveries that misbehaved on the Wanderers pitch

India v Bangladesh, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Queenstown

Porel's return, India's offensive and sledging in vernacular

Jan 26, 2018: India's aggression, Bangladesh's diffidence and an animated war of words between the two sides - a look at all the talking points from the quarter-final

South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

'This is not a cricket pitch, this is dangerous'

Jan 26, 2018: Was the pitch put out for the Johannesburg Test dangerous to the players' well being? The cricket world has its say

Australia v England, 4th ODI, Adelaide

'England are tottering like aunty on the gin'

Jan 26, 2018: England slumped to an abject 8 for 5 after being asked to bat first at Adelaide. Here's how the carnage unfolded

County news

Northants put faith in Bracewell's fresh start

Jan 26, 2018: A string of drink-driving offences and a serious knee injury rocked Bracewell's career, but Northants have given the New Zealand seamer a chance to put that behind him