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The Run-Out XI

Oct 17, 2017: The most dangerous runners between the wickets in cricket history, all in one team

National Cricket League 2017-18

Rajshahi confirm Tier 1 promotion; Enamul stars with 10-for

Oct 16, 2017: A round-up of the NCL matches that concluded on October 16, 2017

England news

Porter ruled out of Lions tour with back stress fracture

Oct 16, 2017: His place in Australia has gone to Worcestershire's Josh Tongue while Porter hopes to be fit for the West Indies tour early next year

Zimbabwe A v West Indians, only warm-up, 2nd day, Bulawayo

Gabriel, Cummins warm up with impressive efforts

Oct 16, 2017: Fast bowlers shine as West Indians build on a solid batting show in the first innings

Ben Stokes incident

Police reissue appeal for Stokes witnesses to come forward

Oct 16, 2017: Avon and Somerset Police have reissued their appeal for two witnesses to come forward in the wake of the incident in Bristol last month that led to Ben Stokes' arrest

WCL Championship

Netherlands, PNG secure World Cup Qualifier spots

Oct 16, 2017: The other important aspect to be decided in the final round is who finishes top of the championship and earns the 13th place in the new ODI league

Sri Lanka tour of UAE and Pakistan 2017-18

Sri Lanka agree to play T20I in Lahore

Oct 16, 2017: Decision to play taken at SLC's executive committee meeting in Colombo; Tharanga likely to skip the match

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi

Five consecutive tons in the UAE for Babar Azam

Oct 16, 2017: Babar Azam brought up his fifth consecutive ODI century in the UAE

India news

Rahul, Karn added to Board President's XI squad

Oct 16, 2017: While Rahul was dropped from the squad for the upcoming ODI series, Karn has been rewarded for an impressive show in the A series

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group C, 3rd day

Vihari, Bhui tons give Andhra control

Oct 16, 2017: Mumbai eke out lead courtesy Jay Bista's century; Tamil Nadu's push for victory halted by bad light in Chennai

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group D, 3rd day

Dinda, Shami leave Chhattisgarh in tatters

Oct 16, 2017: Vidarbha secure full points against Punjab; Pankaj Jaiswal smashes second-fastest recorded fifty in Ranji history, and Goa fight for survival

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group A, 3rd day

Karnataka, Delhi eye bonus-point wins

Oct 16, 2017: K Gowtham now has seven wickets in the match in addition to a maiden first-class ton; no play in Hyderabad for a seventh successive day this season

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, 2nd round, 3rd day

Jadejas hand J&K massive innings defeat

Oct 16, 2017: A round-up of the Group B Ranji Trophy matches on October 16, 2017

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi

Azam, Shadab complete Pakistan's incredible comeback

Oct 16, 2017: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 187, falling to a 32-run loss in Abu Dhabi, as Pakistan recovered from 101 for 6 to take a 2-0 lead in the series

Betting news

Australia tighten grip in pre-Ashes stakes

Oct 16, 2017: How's your pre-Ashes optimism holding up? The bookies have deserted England in the build-up to Brisbane

What They Said About: four-day Tests

'I have no doubt in future the Test league will be based on four days'

Oct 16, 2017: From suggestions to extend sessions of play by ten minutes, to pleas to leave the experimenting with other formats, here are current and former players' thoughts on four-day Test cricket

Australia news

Sandurski leaves MCG to curate Gabba

Oct 16, 2017: Move comes with longtime Gabba groundsman Kevin Mitchell Jnr set to retire following this season's Ashes Test

County news

Nixon returns to Leicestershire as head coach

Oct 16, 2017: Nixon, twice the winning coach with Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League, enjoyed a long and successful playing career with the club

Australia news

Khawaja critical of Australia selection policy

Oct 16, 2017: Batsman questions selectors' policy in Asian Test matches this year, saying constant changes created "a lot of instability in the team"

Australian cricket

Time for Sutherland to join Cricket Australia Board

Oct 16, 2017: The pay dispute was a strong reminder of why cricket experience and knowledge of Australian sport are essential to wise decisions. Sutherland has both in spades, but remains tied down by having to tread carefully as a mere employee of his Board