IPL 2018 news

Nehra and Kirsten join RCB coaching staff

Jan 2, 2018: The franchise has appointed new bowling and batting coaches, who will work under head coach Daniel Vettori

India in South Africa 2017-18

Six, seven, eight could decide India's fate

Jan 2, 2018: The pre-series spotlight might be on India's top five and their three quicks, but the three players in between might just end up deciding Tests if they are closely contested

South Africa

No trophy, no T20 league, many Kolpaks

Jan 2, 2018: In 2017, South Africa failed in yet another global tournament, made a fiasco of launching an IPL-style competition, and lost several players to county cricket

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, final, Delhi v Vidarbha, 4th day, Indore

'I cannot describe this feeling' - Faiz Fazal

Jan 1, 2018: As he soaks up that winning feeling, the Vidarbha captain talks about how he always knew his team could go the distance this season. Coach Pandit, meanwhile, is happy to script an inspiring-underdog story

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, final, Delhi v Vidarbha, 4th day, Indore

'I don't know anything other than playing cricket' - Jaffer

Jan 1, 2018: Vidarbha's senior-most statesman, who also played mentor to the side this season, speaks about what keeps him going

Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, BBL 2017-18, Perth, January 1, 2018

Scorchers regain top spot with Klinger's 83

Jan 1, 2018: A Michael Klinger special lifted the hosts to the top of the BBL points table, after completing a six-wicket win against Sydney Sixers

The Ashes 2017-18

England poised to give Crane Test debut

Jan 1, 2018: Mason Crane has created a good impression in Australia, but on his English county form his selection would represent a considerable promotion

Delhi v Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2017-18, final, Indore

Vidarbha's maiden Ranji title in 61 seasons

Jan 1, 2018:

Bangladesh news

Bangladesh without head coach for Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka tri-series

Jan 1, 2018: Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza and manager Khaled Mahmud will share additional responsibilities in the absence of a permanent head coach

Bangladesh news

Sabbir Rahman loses BCB central contract, fined and suspended

Jan 1, 2018: The Bangladesh batsman will also be fined about $25,000 and barred from playing domestic cricket for the next six months as punishment for assaulting a fan during a first-class match

Delhi v Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2017-18 Final, 4th day, Indore

Vidarbha crowned champions in maiden Ranji final

Jan 1, 2018: Vidarbha won their maiden Ranji title with a nine-wicket win, coming back into the game after Delhi's spirited fightback had threatened a bigger chase

Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, Big Bash League 2017-18, Sydney

Hurricanes overcome Buttler's 81 for first win

Jan 1, 2018: Hobart Hurricanes put themselves on the map in the seventh edition of the Big Bash League by outpointing Sydney Thunder at the Showgrounds for their first win of the competition

Australia news

Mitchell Marsh puts country before IPL

Jan 1, 2018: The allrounder has chosen to strive for greater effectiveness as a Test batsman by linking up with the former Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto at Surrey

West Indies news

Former West Indian umpire Clyde Cumberbatch dies aged 81

Jan 1, 2018: Clyde Cumberbatch officiated in 12 Tests and 26 ODIs from 1981 to 1997 before serving as the chairman of West Indies umpires training and examination committee for 12 years

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

Rain ruins match after Munro's 66 off 23 balls

Jan 1, 2018: Only nine overs were possible in Mount Maunganui as West Indies continue to search for their first win of the tour

Pakistan in New Zealand, 2017-18

Guptill returns for first two Pakistan ODIs

Jan 1, 2018: George Worker, who struck two half-centuries in three ODIs against West Indies, has been left out of the 13-man squad

Of Smith, Kohli, and the year cricket's future took shape

Jan 1, 2018: The administrative developments of 2017 hold promise for the years to come

India in South Africa 2017-18

Which has been India's best pace-bowling contingent?

Jan 1, 2018: The five-man pace attack India has sent to South Africa looks impressive on paper, but now does it compare to previous fast-bowling contingents that India have taken overseas since 2000? Vote for which one you think was the best

India in South Africa 2017-18

Same old attack, all-new challenge

Jan 1, 2018: India have the same set of bowlers that toured South Africa in 2013-14. They have become fitter after the home stretch, but are they equipped to handle pressure of doing everything in tough conditions?

India in South Africa 2017-18

Newlands trying hard to provide SA pace in drought conditions

Dec 31, 2017: A shortage of water in the region means giving the pitch what it needs to come alive - as South Africa no doubt prefer - is a challenge