England news

Jos Buttler and Dom Bess selections about more than the numbers for Ed Smith

May 15, 2018: There had been much talk of analytics since Ed Smith's appointment as national selection, but his first squad came down to "cricketing judgement"

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Confidence and wickets return to Kuldeep's repertoire

May 15, 2018: Kuldeep Yadav claimed 4 for 20, his best IPL figures, to mastermind a stunning collapse and lead KKR closer to the playoffs

New Zealand news

Todd Astle bags his first New Zealand contract

May 15, 2018: James Neesham and Neil Broom were left out of NZC's list of 20 contracted players for the 2018-19 period

England news

Dom Bess' England call-up interrupted IKEA trip

May 15, 2018: England's spin role had become vacant after Jack Leach, Bess' Somerset team-mate, suffered a broken thumb in the nets yesterday and was ruled out for a month

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata

How does KKR's win against Royals impact playoff qualification?

May 15, 2018: Royals still have a chance if they win final game, though their NRR is -0.403 and their fate could be tied to how Mumbai fare in their last two matches

West Indies v Bangladesh

Bangladesh to play in Jamaica after 14 years

May 15, 2018: This is Bangladesh's fourth tour to the West Indies, the last of which was in 2014 when they didn't win a single game

KKR v Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Kuldeep, Russell push KKR closer to playoffs

May 15, 2018: The two were instrumental in restricting Rajasthan Royals to 142 after Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi had powered them to 59 for 0 in four overs

Bill Lawry retires

The most memorable moments of Bill Lawry's commentary

May 15, 2018: The best of Bill Lawry's commentary through the years

India news

Harmanpreet, Mandhana named captains of women's exhibition T20

May 15, 2018: Several internationals from India, Australia, New Zealand and England will be part of the game to be played prior to the first IPL qualifier on May 22

ICC news

Manohar elected unopposed as ICC chairman till 2020

May 15, 2018: Being the "sole nominee" put forth by the board, there was no need for a subsequent election process

USA news

USA cricket announces voting lists for inaugural election

May 15, 2018: Approximately 5500 individual members, along with 22 leagues and 151 clubs, will vote to elect three spots on the new USA Cricket board of directors

Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians teetering on the edge of elimination

May 15, 2018: Mumbai Indians will be out of the tournament if they lose to Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday, but if they win they will move to fourth place

England news

Jos Buttler, Dom Bess earn England calls; James Vince dropped

May 15, 2018: Ed Smith's first squad as national selector includes a couple of big calls

Australia news

Victoria ditch 'Bushrangers' nickname

May 15, 2018: Cricket Victoria has said the decision was made to reduce 'clutter' and reinforce the three main brands: the Victoria state team and the two BBL teams from Melbourne, the Stars and the Renegades

Bangladesh news

Kirsten to help BCB pick new head coach

May 15, 2018: BCB president Nazmul Hassan said on Monday that Kirsten is looking at the three candidates shortlisted by the board

Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 5th day

Imam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan home after Ireland scare

May 15, 2018: Imam-ul-Haq produced the match-winning contribution for Pakistan as they chased down 160 in the fourth innings and denied Ireland a fairytale win

Ireland v Pakistan, only Test, Dublin, 4th day

Sarfraz Ahmed hails 'important' win after Pakistan pass fourth-innings test

May 15, 2018: Pakistan's captain admitted he had been worried about chasing when considering whether to enforce the follow on against Ireland

IPL 2018

Buttler as opener does half the job for Rajasthan Royals

May 15, 2018: Rajasthan Royals are reaping benefits of making Jos Buttler open in their last five games. And they have rain to thank for it

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata

IPL qualification scenarios - RCB, Mumbai keep pressure on KKR, Royals

May 15, 2018: Because of their poor net run rates, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals might need to do more than finish on 14 points to make the playoffs

Bill Lawry retires

'My commentary is all instinct' - Bill Lawry

May 15, 2018: How did Bill Lawry go about his commentary and what was it like to work with Richie Benaud and Tony Greig? An interview from 2012 has the details