National Cricket League, 2017-18

Khulna survive scare; Sylhet suffer another abandonment

Oct 2, 2017: A round-up of the NCL matches that concluded on October 2, 2017

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

When Herath tormented Pakistan

Oct 2, 2017: Five previous instances when Rangana Herath spun Sri Lanka to victory against Pakistan

Women's cricket news

'BCCI planning FTP for women's cricket' - Ratnakar Shetty

Oct 2, 2017: Board hopes to schedule matches against top teams over next two years, in addition to introducing new domestic tournaments to build on World Cup gains

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

'Want Herath throughout my career' - Chandimal

Oct 2, 2017: Sri Lanka captain "over the moon" after pulling off Abu Dhabi heist

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

Pakistan's final-day batting - a disaster foretold

Oct 2, 2017: History or no history, with or without #MisYou, Pakistan's final-day collapses have been a constant since August last year

South Africa news

South Africa players, board divided over four-day Tests

Oct 2, 2017: Even as their board pushes to host a four-day Test against Zimbabwe, senior players Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar voiced reservations over shortening the format

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day

From 841 for 20 to 252 for 20

Oct 2, 2017: The fifth day in Abu Dhabi produced one of the rarest reversal of fortunes in Test history

ICC laws

Why the 'fake fielding' law is relevant

Oct 2, 2017: Fraser Stewart, MCC's Laws of Cricket manager, explains the details around Law 41.5, and why it was brought into play

Bangladesh news

BCB awaits approval on constitution draft

Oct 2, 2017: Reduces the National Sports Council's influence in draft constitution as per court's instructions

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 5

Herath and his fourth-innings heists

Oct 2, 2017: Sri Lanka have defended scores of less than 250 only four times in their Test history. Every single time, Rangana Herath has been at the centre of it all

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Du Plessis critical of flat Potchefstroom pitch

Oct 2, 2017: After asking for a pitch with pace and bounce, South Africa got a flat track, which Bangladesh said reminded them of home

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Bowlers need to show more passion - Mushfiqur

Oct 2, 2017: Bangladesh captain defends decision to bowl first; says bowlers need to take a hard look at themselves after loss in first Test

England news

Westley and Wood included in England Lions squad

Oct 2, 2017: Lancashire pace bowler Saqib Mahmood and Surrey spinner Amar Virdi are two of the younger players included for the month-long stay in Australia

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi

Herath: first left-arm spinner to 400 Test wickets

Oct 2, 2017: Statistical highlights of Rangana Herath's 400-wicket Test career

India A v New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial Test, 3rd day, Vijayawada

India A tighten grip with massive lead

Oct 2, 2017: Henry Nicholls, Jeet Raval solid in second innings but New Zealand A face fight for survival on final day

New South Wales v Tasmania, JLT One-Day Cup 2017, Perth

Maddinson's blazing ton sets up NSW's big win

Oct 2, 2017: A sparkling Nic Maddinson century, a late starburst of shots from Ed Cowan and a four-wicket breakout display by Mickey Edwards carried New South Wales to a comprehensive defeat of Tasmania

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Bangladesh's third-largest defeat

Oct 2, 2017: Stats highlights from the fifth day in Potchefstroom, where South Africa wrapped up a 333-run victory over Bangladesh

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Morkel sidelined for four-six weeks

Oct 2, 2017: Side strain rules the South Africa quick out of the second Test against Bangladesh and in all probability the initial phase of the T20 Global League that starts on November 3

Women's Ashes 2017-18

'Australia are still the best team in the world' - Heather Knight

Oct 2, 2017: England's women set off for Australia on Friday hoping to build on their success in the World Cup by reclaiming the Ashes Down Under

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 5th day

Rabada, Maharaj fire SA to thumping win

Oct 2, 2017: Bangladesh lasted only 83 minutes on the final day, losing seven wickets for 41 runs to crash to a 333-run defeat