'I want to see Afghanistan at No. 5 in the rankings'

Apr 28, 2017: Atif Mashal, the chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, talks about his plans for cricket in the country during his tenure

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Net run rate deficit sparked urgency for Finch in chase

Apr 27, 2017: Gujarat Lions batsman Aaron Finch said that the team's poor net run rate at this stage of the season provided the motivation for him to complete a swift chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Finch's brutish masterclass

Apr 27, 2017: Aaron Finch didn't bat at his preferred opening position, but that didn't change his approach towards chasing down a potentially tricky total

Northamptonshire v Warwickshire, Royal London Cup, North Group, Wantage Road

Hain finds form as Warwickshire cruise

Apr 27, 2017: Sam Hain was in fine form as defending champions Warwickshire got their Royal London Cup campaign started with a win on a wet day at Wantage Road

Kent v Hampshire, Royal London Cup, South Group, Canterbury

Alsop ton guides Hampshire to victory

Apr 27, 2017: Tom Alsop hit an unbeaten century to ensure Kent were outgunned with ball and bat as Hampshire wrapped up an emphatic six-wicket win

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Royal London Cup, South Group, Bristol

Rudolph and Ingram see off Gloucs

Apr 27, 2017: Captain Jacques Rudolph passed 10,000 List A runs with a masterly 121 as Glamorgan began their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign with an 18-run South Group win over Gloucestershire

Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire, Royal London Cup, North Group, New Road

Clarke, Whiteley lead Worcestershire to victory through gloom

Apr 27, 2017: Worcestershire snatched a five-wicket DLS victory over Nottinghamshire thanks to fine innings from Joe Clarke and Ross Whiteley

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Tye, Finch lift Lions off the bottom

Apr 27, 2017: Andrew Tye's barrage of variations that fetched him 3 for 12 and a bruising half-century from Aaron Finch left Royal Challengers Bangalore facing early elimination

Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali

Sammy boost for Kings XI in mid-table tussle

Apr 27, 2017: The former West Indies captain, who joined the Kings XI Punjab squad on the eve of their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, could be a like-for-like replacement for the out-of-form Marcus Stoinis

ICC news

ICC's $400 million offer to BCCI still on table

Apr 27, 2017: ESPNcricinfo understands the ICC's settlement offer of an additional $100 million to the BCCI is still on the table

Dhaka Premier League 2017

Prime Bank joint-toppers after crushing Victoria

Apr 27, 2017: A round-up of the Dhaka Premier League matches played on April 27, 2017

Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Daredevils hope for lift at pace-friendly Eden Gardens

Apr 27, 2017: Delhi Daredevils are second from bottom but have a potent pace attack and will hope they can exploit the movement and bounce that is likely to greet them at Kolkata Knight Riders' fortress

Bangladesh news

BCB surprised by Pakistan tour cancellation

Apr 27, 2017: Pakistan's decision to call off their tour of Bangladesh has taken the BCB by surprise, though the board said it was yet to receive official communication from the PCB

IPL 2017

Indian cricket day, the Wenger debate, and the wrong Sagarika

Apr 27, 2017: This week's round-up of the most interesting social media posts about the IPL has a festive mood

Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune

Back my stock ball, googly a variation to take wickets - Kuldeep

Apr 27, 2017: Kuldeep Yadav has said bowling to MS Dhoni was challenging but he was not scared to be hit for a boundary

ICC news

New ICC finance model breaks up Big Three

Apr 27, 2017: During the ICC meetings over the week in Dubai, intense negotiations saw the BCCI's opposition to change outmaneuvered by the collective will of the rest

IPL 2017 news

Samuels replaces de Kock for Delhi Daredevils

Apr 27, 2017: West Indies allrounder expected to join Delhi Daredevils on April 29

Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune

Have immense faith in my batting - Uthappa

Apr 27, 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper-batsman Robin Uthappa does not want to get ahead of himself as he has been in fine form and effected three stumpings on Wednesday night against Rising Pune Supergiant

Australia news

Adam Griffith named coach of Tasmania

Apr 27, 2017: Adam Griffith, the former Tasmania fast bowler, has been named as the state's new head coach

Uthappa, Gambhir help Kolkata grab top spot

Apr 27, 2017: Kolkata have won six out of six matches played at the MCA stadium in Pune