Australia news

BBL on Christmas Day a possibility

Dec 27, 2015: A Christmas night BBL fixture could be on the cards in coming years after Cricket Australia's chief executive James Sutherland indicated CA may be open to the idea

What's the next generation of batsmen learning?

Dec 27, 2015: What's the priority of young batsmen today? Power-hitting or solid defence? And are they being over-coached?

Women's cricket

More money, more games, more exposure

Dec 27, 2015: Women's cricket took a big leap in 2015 with contracts for Indian players, the start of a high-profile T20 league in Australia, and a gripping, context-driven championship

South Africa v England, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day

Compton's qualities come to the fore

Dec 26, 2015: After a two-and-a-half year wait for a recall, Nick Compton was greeted by the world's No. 1 bowler on a murky day and responded with an innings of immense character and skill

South Africa v England, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day

Steyn storms back to centre stage

Dec 26, 2015: Dale Steyn missed three Tests in India to raise questions about his future. But he translated his excitement at a comeback into three vital wickets

Bangladesh news

BCB chief wants Zimbabwe Test after World T20

Dec 26, 2015: BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said that the BCB's cricket operations committee-proposed solitary Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test in January is unlikely to take place

SA v Eng, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day

Compton, Taylor revive England after Steyn strikes

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South Africa news

Khaya Zondo's bowling action cleared

Dec 26, 2015: Dolphins offspinning allrounder Khaya Zondo's bowling action has been cleared after an assessment was conducted at an ICC-accredited centre in Pretoria

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Christchurch

Henry learns to work with uncertainty

Dec 26, 2015: Matt Henry has not been able to nail down a permanent spot in the New Zealand side, and he copes with by 'focussing on his job'

Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, BBL 2015-16, Perth

Dominant Scorchers complete easy win

Dec 26, 2015: Perth Scorchers strangled the life out of Brisbane Heat to register a nine-wicket victory at the WACA Ground in the Boxing Day BBL match

Gujarat v Tamil Nadu, 2nd Semi-final, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16

Axar revels in cocktail of flight and turn

Dec 26, 2015: "To get wickets against my style of bowling is extremely satisfying," says all-rounder after taking Gujarat into their first final in four years

Delhi v Himachal Pradesh, 1st semi-final, Vijay Hazare 2015-16, Bangalore

Chand fifty takes Delhi to final

Dec 26, 2015: Delhi will play their second Vijay Hazare Trophy final after Unmukt Chand's 80 off 86 balls set up a six-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh in Bangalore

Gujarat v Tamil Nadu, 2nd Semi-final, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16

Six-star Axar extinguishes Tamil Nadu's flame

Dec 26, 2015: In a spin-off between two India spinners, Axar Patel helped Gujarat prevail over R Ashwin's Tamil Nadu in the semi-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, played in Alur

Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

'Never dreamt I'd play for Australia again' - Khawaja

Dec 26, 2015: Twelve months after a freak knee injury almost ended Usman Khawaja's career, he is not only back playing cricket, he is back playing for Australia. And he is the team's most in-form batsman

Comments of the week

'I wish Williamson was an Aussie'

Dec 26, 2015: Our readers salute the new world No. 1 Test batsman, marvel at Viv Richards' mastery of varied pitches, and recall highlights from Brendon McCullum's career

Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

Brathwaite steels himself for long shift

Dec 26, 2015: Kraigg Brathwaite is fighting to change his captain's opinion of his bowling, but knows he will have a long shift ahead with the bat if West Indies are going to make a contest of the Boxing Day Test

Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

Tons and runs galore for Australia's top three

Dec 26, 2015: Stats highlights from a day completely dominated by Australia's batsmen

Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

Burns repays selectors' faith

Dec 26, 2015: Usman Khawaja's return looked like it might force Joe Burns out of Australia's Test side; instead, it was Shaun Marsh who had to watch on as they celebrated Boxing Day centuries

Pakistan news

Hafeez, Azhar agree on unconditional return to camp

Dec 26, 2015: Pakistan's ODI captain Azhar Ali and allrounder Mohammad Hafeez have agreed to 'unconditionally' return to the ongoing conditioning camp in Lahore, two days after they chose to stay away due to Mohammad Amir's presence at the camp

South Africa v England, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day

Compton and Taylor counter Steyn's fired-up return

Dec 26, 2015: The opening day of the series in Durban started and ended with Dale Steyn's vein threatening to pop through his neck, but England did not allow the world's No. 1 bowler or team to overwhelm them