Sri Lanka in India 2017-18

Sri Lanka set for packed India tour

Oct 2, 2017: The visitors will play three Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is over 37 days in November and December

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day, October 2, 2017

Herath's 400th wicket seals dramatic victory for Sri Lanka

Oct 2, 2017: Pakistan lost a Test match in Abu Dhabi for the first time, as 16 wickets fell on a nail-biting final day on which Rangana Herath became the first left-arm spinner to break the 400 barrier

Australia in India 2017

Missing pieces gradually fall into place for India

Oct 2, 2017: A finisher, two wristspinners and four quality seamers are filling the gaps in India's ODI resources, allowing the team greater flexibility in strategy and more belief in their depth

India news

Shubman Gill gets India A call for NZ A one-dayers

Oct 2, 2017: The 18-year old batsman has been rewarded for his good returns with the India Under-19 team home and away against England Under-19

Australia in India 2017

Smith, middle order chief among Australia's worries

Oct 2, 2017: Australia will head back home to prepare for the forthcoming Ashes series in conditions that are more familiar than India, but the series defeat has left them with numerous issues to ponder ahead of it

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

'Not converting words into action' - Smith

Oct 1, 2017: Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition

Australia in India 2017-18

India pick Nehra, Karthik for Australia T20s; Dhawan back

Oct 1, 2017: Fast bowler Shardul Thakur and batsman Ajinkya Rahane are the ones to miss out from the squad for India's previous T20 international

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Haris Sohail leaves his hell behind

Oct 1, 2017: Despite the talk that came with him being selected over the perpetually in-form Fawad Alam, and with the added pressure of Pakistan being in trouble, Haris Sohail astutely put together the "best day of his career"

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day

Liton proves himself a keeper

Oct 1, 2017: While Bangladesh have a long way to go to save the Test, the attitude and skill of wicketkeeper Liton Das has given them something to rally around

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit

Oct 1, 2017: Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain

Sunfoil Series 2017

Mulder catches the eye as batsmen prosper

Oct 1, 2017: Draws were again dominant in the second round of games from the Sunfoil Series

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

India hit record 100-plus opening stands in a year

Oct 1, 2017: Also, Rohit Sharma slots in behind only Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI tons against Australia

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Potchefstroom, 4th day

Morkel to undergo scan for side strain

Oct 1, 2017: The injury raises question marks over his participation in the remainder of the series

Sri Lanka news

SLC temporarily lifts Panadura, Kalutara bans

Oct 1, 2017: The bans handed out by SLC to the 22 players implicated in the Tier B match-manipulation case will be lifted, pending the result of an appeal process

India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur

Why no Umesh and Shami?

Oct 1, 2017: From India's team selection to Marcus Stoinis' sweeps, Aakash Chopra takes us through the Nagpur ODI

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Herath v Azhar Ali: Seven innings, seven dismissals

Oct 1, 2017: Also, 50 quick runs for the ninth wicket that could be match-defining

Zimbabwe news

Zimbabwe to host West Indies for two Tests in October

Oct 1, 2017: Zimbabwe likely to be strengthened by the inclusion of Brendan Taylor and Kyle Jarvis for series starting October 21

The briefing

Beatings, swipes, barbs and jabs

Oct 1, 2017: It has been a rather violent month in cricket

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

Bawne ton extends India A domination

Oct 1, 2017: Iyer, Parthiv hit half-centuries as India A extend lead to 149 at stumps

Has Kedar Jadhav dismissed this batsman in ODIs?

Oct 1, 2017: The part-timers low-slung spinners have accounted for some big names