Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Coulter-Nile cranks it up after spin show

Apr 23, 2017: The Australia fast bowler snuffed out RCB's resistance in a hostile opening spell to effectively seal the game inside the first five overs of the chase

Amla, Marsh continue impressive form in Punjab win

Apr 23, 2017: Kings XI Punjab broke their four-game losing streak by defending 188 against Gujarat Lions, a total they built on a quickfire 70-run partnership between Shaun Marsh and Hashim Amla

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata

The second shortest T20 innings

Apr 23, 2017: Exactly four years after posting the highest score in IPL history, Royal Challengers slumped to a record low

Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune

Dhoni 'the most destructive closer' - Fleming

Apr 23, 2017: By finishing a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad the best death-bowling team in the IPL, MS Dhoni reiterated his credentials as one of the game's greatest

ICC news

Will the BCCI be rigid or flexible?

Apr 23, 2017: The CoA has not been adamant in its discussions with other boards over the new ICC constitution, but the BCCI will be represented at the ICC meetings by its secretary, who is part of the old order

West Indies v Pakistan, 1st Test, Kingston, 3rd day

Gabriel strikes back on Younis' record day

Apr 23, 2017: Younis Khan became the first Pakistan batsman to make 10,000 Test runs, adding 131 with Babar Azam, before late strikes by Shannon Gabriel evened up the opening Test

Leics v Glamorgan, Specsavers Championship Div Two, Grace Road, 3rd day

Eckersley consolidates after Ingram ton

Apr 23, 2017: An unbeaten 70 from Ned Eckersley means Leicestershire's acting captain could have a difficult decision to make regarding a declaration against Glamorgan

Gloucestershire v Durham, Specsavers Championship Div 2, Bristol, 3rd day

Collingwood's resolve gives Durham chance of victory

Apr 23, 2017: Paul Collingwood fell three short of a century as Durham established a first innings lead of 116 against Gloucestershire at Bristol

Kent v Derbyshire, Specsavers Championship Div Two, Canterbury, 3rd day

Harris makes mark as Kent keep pace

Apr 23, 2017: Kent romped to their second successive three-day victory in Canterbury and to a third Specsavers County Championship win on the bounce after defeating Division Two rivals Derbyshire by 169 runs

Hampshire v Yorkshire, Specsavers Championship Div One, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day

Captain Ballance becomes the very stuff of Yorkshire

Apr 23, 2017: There is a long way to go if Gary Ballance's resistance with the bat is to spare Yorkshire a second defeat against Hampshire in three weeks, but his captaincy reputation is growing apace

Middlesex v Essex, Specsavers Championship Div One, Lord's, 3rd day

Finn fires England imaginations - again

Apr 23, 2017: Middlesex pushed on to a second declaration after Steven Finn's four-wicket haul and set Essex 452 or a day to survive at Lord's

Warwickshire v Surrey, Specsavers Championship Div One, Edgbaston, 3rd day

Bell digs in to revive personal and team fortunes

Apr 23, 2017: Ian Bell's highest first-class score for more than a year has kept Warwickshire's heads above water in their Championship match against Surrey

Lancashire v Somerset, Specsavers Championship Div One, Old Trafford, 3rd day

Livingstone makes irresistible case for England call-up

Apr 23, 2017: Selectors searching for reasons why Liam Livingstone should represent his country in next month's one-day internationals against Ireland did not have to ransack videos for their buttressing arguments this chilly, sunlit Sunday at Emirates Old Trafford

Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot

Axar's impact with bat and ball takes Kings XI home

Apr 23, 2017: Axar Patel had a fine all-round day, two wickets to go with his 17-ball 34, leading the Kings XI Punjab past a strong Gujarat Lions side

ICC news

A test of cricket's will for change

Apr 23, 2017: The member boards of the ICC meet in Dubai this week, to try and iron out the objections to the new constitution that was approved in principle in February

Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Pune aim to reprise winning start against Mumbai

Apr 23, 2017: Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant began their season in contrasting fashion, but where Mumbai have pulled ahead rapidly at the top of the table, Pune are still reviving their campaign

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Knight Riders defend small total in style, RCB 49 all out

Apr 23, 2017: Royal Challengers Bangalore, possessing the most glittering batting line-up in Twenty20 cricket, sensationally collapsed to 49 all out, the lowest score in the IPL, to lose to Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2017

Dwayne Bravo out of IPL with hamstring injury

Apr 23, 2017: West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo is almost certainly not going to play in the 2017 IPL because of his ongoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury he suffered in December

Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot

Kings XI defend 188 for first away win

Apr 23, 2017: Kings XI Punjab defended their score of 188 by 26 runs against Gujarat Lions for their first win on the road this season

Pakistan news

Younis firm on retiring after WI Tests

Apr 23, 2017: While clarifying a previous statement which left open the possibility that he could extend his career if the team needs him, Younis said he would retire even if he "scores a hundred in every innings of every match against West Indies"