What makes legspin effective in limited-overs cricket?

Feb 15, 2018: A look at five aspects of the craft

How well do you remember the first-ever T20 international?

Feb 15, 2018: Back when it all began, the game was looked upon as a one-off evening's entertainment, with no guaranteed future at the international level. Which of these strange occurrences do you remember from when New Zealand took on Australia back in 2005?

Namibia v UAE, WCL Division 2, Windhoek

Shaiman, Usman fifties propel UAE into World Cup Qualifier

Feb 14, 2018: A 19-run win ensured UAE pipped Canada and Namibia to second place on the basis of net run rate

Kenya v Oman, WCL Division 2, Windhoek

Maqsood's 58 helps Oman finish on a high

Feb 14, 2018: Kenya finished without a win after five matches, while Oman completed a consolation victory in Windhoek

England news

Headingley secures 2023 Ashes Test, Ageas Bowl misses out

Feb 14, 2018: Yorkshire's ground will also be one of the host venues for the new eight-team T20 competition, along with Hampshire's Ageas Bowl, which missed out on an Ashes Test

West Indies A v England Lions, 1st unofficial Test, Jamaica

Cornwall, Warrican share 16 wickets in tight WI A win

Feb 14, 2018: West Indies A survived a scare on the final morning to secure a nervy two-wicket over England Lions in the first unofficial Test in Jamaica

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Imperfect Pandya, impactful Pandya

Feb 14, 2018: This hasn't been the most consistent of tours for the allrounder, but, as he showed once again in Port Elizabeth, he has kept finding ways to make match-turning contributions

World Cricket League Division Two 2018

Nepal's 'miracle' takes them into World Cup Qualifiers

Feb 14, 2018: With one wicket in hand, Nepal needed eight off the final over. The first four balls were dots, but Karan KC's six off the fifth ball propelled them to an improbable win against Canada

IPL news

Mumbai to play Chennai Super Kings in IPL season opener

Feb 14, 2018: The tournament will retain its usual 4pm and 8pm starts, with double-headers restricted only to weekends

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Mirpur

Sri Lanka eye tour sweep against injury-hit Bangladesh

Feb 14, 2018: Last year in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh enjoyed, perhaps, their best-ever away tour. Fast forward to the return series in 2018 and the tables have turned, across formats. Can the hosts halt Sri Lanka's charge?

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur

Mirpur pitch gets 'below average' rating

Feb 14, 2018: The venue has earned a demerit point, with match referee David Boon ruling that uneven bounce and inconsistent turn, 'which was even excessive at times', skewed the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka heavily in favour of the bowlers

County news

Gloucestershire bring in Australia's Worrall

Feb 14, 2018: Gloucestershire have signed Australia fast bowler Dan Worrall for the first half of the 2018 season

South Africa news

CSA not yet giving up on GLT20's future

Feb 14, 2018: The board has appointed a task team to present a new business model for the tournament such that it can grow the cricketing fan base as well as turn a profit

India news

'Two or three IPLs left in me' - Yuvraj

Feb 14, 2018: The 36-year-old batsman has said he is still enjoying his cricket, and that he is still driven by the desire to play for India

County news

Wagner returns for Essex in 2018

Feb 14, 2018: Essex have secured a return for Neil Wagner, the New Zealand left-armer who played a key role in their 2017 Championship title

England news

Broad tweaks bowling action ahead of New Zealand tour

Feb 14, 2018: Stuart Broad averaged over 36 with the ball in 2017, his worst year since 2010, but currently sits on 399 Test wickets

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Gibson's tenure twist: from honeymoon to nightmare

Feb 14, 2018: After easing in with wins against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, the South Africa coach's term has turned disastrous early, with five losses in six matches against India

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Rabada fined for Dhawan send-off

Feb 14, 2018: The South Africa quick lost 15% of his match fee over the incident, and gained one demerit point, taking his overall tally to five; eight points within a specified period mean a weighty suspension

England news

Bayliss not rushing Stokes back into action

Feb 14, 2018: Despite landing in New Zealand before some 50-over team-mates, Stokes won't feature in the remaining T20s and is unlikely for the opening ODI too. The England coach wants to ensure the allrounder is back "up to speed" first

Australia cricket

The Bradman comparison Smith must avoid

Feb 14, 2018: The current Australia captain has had to cope with the physical and mental strain which, at one point, forced Bradman away from cricket for two years