Scotland news

Josh Davey left out of Scotland squad for Hong Kong ODIs

Sep 1, 2016: Cricket Scotland announced a near-identical squad from their previous campaign - the ICC World Cricket League Championship against UAE - for the two ODIs against Hong Kong in Edinburgh on September 8 and September 10

England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Headingley

Stokes, Bairstow set up victorious run chase

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Sussex v Kent, Specsavers Championship Div Two, Hove, 2nd day

Gidman 99* - but it's the point that counts as tension mounts

Sep 1, 2016: Will Gidman was left stranded on 99 not out but he and Matt Coles ensured Kent picked up the fifth batting bonus point they desperately wanted

Northants v Glamorgan, Specsavers Championship Div Two, Wantage Road, 2nd day

Duckett's blast follows Keogh's remarkable feat

Sep 1, 2016: Rob Keogh's 9 for 52 - one of the best performances in Northants history - and Ben Duckett's 185 from 159 balls put Northamptonshire in complete control after day two against Glamorgan at Wantage Road

Lancashire v Somerset, Specsavers Championship Div One, Old Trafford, 2nd day

Strauss pops in for Hameed, watches Trego

Sep 1, 2016: Andrew Strauss popped into Old Trafford, with the defensive qualities of Haseeb Hameed on his mind. But it was the attacking thrust of Peter Trego that he watched

Hampshire v Yorkshire, Specsavers Championship Div One, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Sidebottom swings it Yorkshire's way

Sep 1, 2016: Yorkshire scrapped furiously in the field on a warm afternoon at the Ageas Bowl to turn a crucial match back in their favour

Essex v Worcestershire, Specsavers Championship Div Two, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Westley's best leaves Worcestershire no place to hide

Sep 1, 2016: Tom Westley finished the day unbeaten on 238, his highest first-class score, to put Essex in total command at Chelmsford

Durham v Nottinghamshire, Specsavers Championship Div One, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Libby carries Notts - and almost carries bat

Sep 1, 2016: Jake Libby went close to carrying his bat for Nottinghamshire in their Specsavers County Championship match against Durham at Chester-le-Street. But after batting for three full sessions to make 144 the 23-year-old opener was last out

Derbs v Gloucs, Specsavers Championship Division Two, Derby, 2nd day

Phil cuts the Mustard after five-year drought

Sep 1, 2016: Phil Mustard struck his first first-class century for five years as Gloucestershire took control against Derbyshire at Derby

Pakistan in England 2016

Amad Butt earns Pakistan T20 call-up

Sep 1, 2016: Amad Butt, the uncapped 21-year-old fast bowler, has been included in Pakistan's 13-man squad for the one-off T20 against England, at Old Trafford, next week

Sri Lanka v Australia, 4th ODI, Dambulla

'No pre-planning to go and tee off' - Finch

Sep 1, 2016: Opener Aaron Finch, who smashed an 18-ball half-century to set Australia on the path to a series win, identified that going hard in the mandatory Powerplay was the key to victory

Bangladesh news

Mashrafe eager to work with 'idol' Walsh

Sep 1, 2016: With Heath Streak already having left his mark on their quick bowlers, Bangladesh expect Courtney Walsh's experience and wisdom to catapult them to the next level

England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Headingley

England hold off fightback to go 4-0 up

Sep 1, 2016: The England one-day bandwagon rolls on, a rare ODI series whitewash still in view, after they overcame a challenging position at Headingley

India Blue v India Red, Duleep Trophy 2016-17, Greater Noida, 4th day

More rain puts India Red in Duleep Trophy final

Sep 1, 2016: Rain washed out play on the final day in Greater Noida as India Blue and India Red took a point each by virtue of a draw

FICA news

FICA warns players against proposed T20 league

Sep 1, 2016: The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) has warned its members not to allow players to sign with a proposed T20 league called the Indian Champions League (ICL) since it has not been approved by the appropriate authority

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New Zealand news

Ken Rutherford named Northern Districts chairman of selectors

Sep 1, 2016: Former New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford has been appointed as the chairman of selectors for Northern Districts ahead of the 2016-17 season

India news

Lodha committee sets December 30 deadline for BCCI reforms

Sep 1, 2016: The BCCI has to hold elections for the Apex Council, which is set to replace the board's highest-decision making body, its working committee, and conduct its AGM by December 15

England v Australia, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

From 334 to 481: the rise of the highest ODI total

Sep 1, 2016: In every decade since the 1970s, teams have set new records for ODI totals, breaching the 300-run and then the 400-run mark.

Sri Lanka v Australia, 4th ODI, Dambulla

Warner lauds 'Australian way', critical of pitches

Sep 1, 2016: Australia clinched the ODI series the "Australian way", according to the acting captain David Warner