England v Pakistan, 4th ODI, Headingley

Only way is up for record-beating England

Aug 31, 2016: ESPNcricinfo previews the fourth one-day international between England and Pakistan

Why the 444 v Pakistan was inevitable

Aug 31, 2016: Is it surprising that a team famed for its bowling attack conceded the highest ODI total? Not if you have followed their fortunes closely

New Zealand in South Africa 2016

Hesson points to lessons of adaptability from series loss

Aug 31, 2016: Despite losing the Test series to South Africa 0-1, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was pleased that his young side had gained valuable experience on the tour

National Performance Squad v South Africa A, Quadrangular Series, Mackay

Miller ton helps South Africa A nail big chase

Aug 31, 2016: David Miller slammed his fourth List A century to help South Africa A nail a 288-run chase with five wickets in hand against National Performance Squad

Sri Lanka v Australia, 4th ODI, Dambulla

Bailey, Finch star as Australia win series

Aug 31, 2016: Aaron Finch blasted an 18-ball half-century, the equal fastest in Australia's ODI history, as Australia beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth ODI

India news

Four-day Tests, two-tier system not the answer - Thakur

Aug 31, 2016: BCCI president Anurag Thakur has dismissed the idea of four-day Tests, as well as the two-tier Test system, saying neither change would necessarily solve the longest format's biggest problem: poor attendances

India news

Thakur says BCCI open to using DRS minus Hawk-Eye

Aug 31, 2016: BCCI president Anurag Thakur has said that India is open to agreeing on a revised template for the DRS

Australia Women's news

Fit-again Grace Harris returns for Sri Lanka tour

Aug 31, 2016: Allrounder Grace Harris has returned to the Australia Women's squad, for the limited-overs series in Sri Lanka, after recovering from deep vein thrombosis

In sheep's clothing

Aug 31, 2016: Sweaters, jumpers, cardies, woolies - why do we need them in cricket?

Derbs v Gloucs, Specsavers Championship Division Two, 1st day, Derby

Slater century can't disguise Derbyshire frailties

Aug 31, 2016: A century by Ben Slater could not disguise Derbyshire's batting frailties against Gloucestershire at Derby

England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

Hales savours new high in summer of 'ups and downs'

Aug 30, 2016: There are ways to move on from 'a tough few weeks', as Alex Hales summed up his recent difficulties, then there is what he managed at Trent Bridge

England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

Azhar's failed hunch sums up Pakistan's day

Aug 30, 2016: Plays of the Day from England's record-breaking performance in the third ODI against Pakistan at Trent Bridge

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day

Despite defeat, Williamson hails learning experience

Aug 30, 2016: After New Zealand lost the second Test, an effective decider, Kane Williamson rued that there were no more matches, but felt that the experience gained on this tour would be invaluable

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day

'Have been put on earth to play Test cricket' - Steyn

Aug 30, 2016: Dale Steyn has reaffirmed his commitment to South African cricket, after an injury-riddled 2015-16 season had cast a shadow over his international future

England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Trent Bridge

ODI records smashed at Trent Bridge

Aug 30, 2016: England set a new record for the highest team total in ODIs as the runs flowed

Bangladesh news

Mosharraf added to preliminary squad

Aug 30, 2016: Mosharraf Hossain, the left-arm spinner who last played international cricket in 2008, has been added to Bangladesh's preliminary squad for the upcoming home series against England

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day

'We almost played the perfect Test' - du Plessis

Aug 30, 2016: South Africa are a happy team again. Not just because they beat New Zealand but because they've rediscovered their reason

India Blue v India Red, Duleep Trophy, Greater Noida, 2nd day

Kuldeep's four help India Red rally after rain delay

Aug 30, 2016: After two-thirds of play was rendered impossible by the weather for the second day in succession, Kuldeep Yadav ate into India Blue's gains with a four-wicket burst late in the night

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day

Tourists fail to match South Africa's sustained intensity

Aug 30, 2016: Over the course of a short Test series, a fired-up South African side exposed New Zealand's lack of experience as a batting side and lack of ruthlessness as a bowling attack

South Africa v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day

Steyn passes Akram, owns Centurion

Aug 30, 2016: Stats highlights from the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Centurion where Dale Steyn bowled the hosts to yet another series win