Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Nabi's accuracy handcuffs Mumbai

May 8, 2017: Mohammad Nabi unrelentingly built pressure on Mumbai Indians, his 12 dots in the Powerplay setting the tone for a clinical bowling display from Sunrisers Hyderabad

England news

Bayliss expects IPL stars to hit ground running

May 8, 2017: Trevor Bayliss, England's head coach, says he is unconcerned at the prospect of the team's IPL players being overworked ahead of next month's Champions Trophy

India news

Selectors bank on experience over glamour

May 8, 2017: The three issues India had to respond to were the opening slots, power in the middle order, and a spinner. And for all three, the selectors made predictable yet logical decisions

England news

Wood needs confidence in ankle ahead of Champions Trophy - Root

May 8, 2017: England are keeping a close eye on the form and confidence of their strike bowler, Mark Wood, both with a view to short-term glory in next month's Champions Trophy and also a successful defence of the Ashes this winter

England news

Bairstow's bench strength a key asset for England, says Morgan

May 8, 2017: Eoin Morgan, England's ODI captain, believes that Jonny Bairstow's proven ability to perform for England even when he has not been a regular starter makes him a powerful asset to the squad going into the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan news

Nawaz summoned for possible breaches of anti-corruption code

May 8, 2017: Mohammad Nawaz has been issued a notice of demand to appear before the PCB's security and vigilance department for possible breaches of the board's anti-corruption code

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Dhawan, bowlers lead Sunrisers' cruise

May 8, 2017: Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a counter-attacking second-wicket partnership between Shikhar Dhawan and Moises Henriques to outplay Mumbai Indians and keep their playoff chances alive

South Africa news

CSA moves closer to overturn of major tournament ban

May 8, 2017: After exceeding their transformation targets in the 2016-17 season, CSA were optimistic of having their major tournament ban lifted

India news

Dhoni still the best keeper in the world - chief selector

May 8, 2017: MSK Prasad expressed surprise at the circumspection over MS Dhoni's inclusion in India's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, calling him an invaluable asset to the team

Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mohali

Kings XI face first of three must-wins

May 8, 2017: Kings XI Punjab find themselves in a complex qualification battle; but their fate will depend on how they take charge of the controllable factors

Dhaka Premier League 2017

Raqibul's mammoth 190 headlines 705-run slugfest

May 8, 2017: A round-up of the Dhaka Premier League matches played on May 8, 2017

County news

Lancashire sign Jayawardene as non-overseas player

May 8, 2017: Lancashire have signed Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene for this year's NatWest T20 Blast as a non-overseas player

India news

Rohit, Ashwin, Shami return for Champions Trophy

May 8, 2017: Mohammed Shami, who last played ODIs in the 2015 World Cup, was among the 15 men chosen to represent India in England

Australia news

CA still striving for Perth stadium Ashes

May 8, 2017: Racing against time, Cricket Australia are trying to get the Burswood ground ready to host a Test match next summer

Partnerships of the week - Narine, Lynn floor Bangalore with awe-inspiring display

May 8, 2017: Narine-Lynn, Pant-Samson and Amla-Marsh make the cut for the top partnerships of the week

Narine, Lynn script win over Bangalore with attacking display

May 8, 2017: Sunil Narine scored 28 runs through the long-off region, including three sixes

Smith, Kishan stand dents Punjab's hopes of making playoffs

May 8, 2017: Dwayne Smith scored 31 runs off 14 balls after being dropped by David Miller in the sixth over

The Associate coach who changes fortunes

May 8, 2017: Pubudu Dassanayake has made a difference to every team he has led: Canada, Nepal and now the challenging and divisive USA

How will cricket change by 2027?

May 8, 2017: A few predictions on how technology and innovative thinking will radically change the game over the coming decade

India news

Harbhajan hopes for 2017 Champions Trophy recall

May 7, 2017: Harbhajan Singh believes he still has enough left in the tank to play a role for India if he is selected in the squad for the upcoming tournament in England