Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16

Ashwin's captaincy, batting revamp boost Tamil Nadu

Dec 25, 2015: ESPNcricinfo looks at five factors, which sparked Tamil Nadu's turnaround in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after an early exit from the Ranji Trophy

When big scores weren't enough

Dec 25, 2015: Karun Nair has lost his spot in India's XI despite making a triple-century in his previous Test. Here are some other instances when players were dropped after scoring plenty

West Indies in Australia 2015-16

Shaun Marsh dropped for Boxing Day

Dec 25, 2015: Joe Burns has retained his place for the Boxing Day Test, with Shaun Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in Australia's win over West Indies in Hobart

The curious case of Darren Bravo

Dec 25, 2015: Darren Bravo's overseas Test average is the best among all West Indies batsman, but his home numbers are surprisingly poor

Alastair Cook's Christmas wishlist

Dec 25, 2015: Wanted: an opening partner, a spinner, and durable fast bowlers to start with

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Christchurch

Malinga-less SL hope to turn tables on depleted NZ

Dec 25, 2015: New Zealand may have got the better of Sri Lanka in recent encounters, but a number of injuries for the hosts promise an even contest in the ODI series

Australia v West Indies, 2nd Test, Melbourne

Australia chase series-sealing victory

Dec 25, 2015: Melbourne Test matches between Australia and West Indies have produced plentiful moments to cherish, but West Indies' horrid display in Hobart as left administrators hoping they can avoid Boxing Day embarrassment

Zimbabwe

More swings and roundabouts

Dec 25, 2015: Zimbabwe's new crop of players have brought energy to the side, but even when pitted against equals, the team underachieved in 2015

South Africa v England, 1st Test, Durban

No draw at Durban since 2004

Dec 25, 2015: South Africa's win-loss record at home hasn't been great, but since their readmission to Tests, England's win in 2004-05 is the only time a team other than Australia beat them in a series at home

England in South Africa 2015-16

Depleted SA brace against winds of change

Dec 24, 2015: They have been the No. 1 Test team in the world for a long time, but their stock has dipped so much recently that a loss to England could topple them off their throne

South Africa news

Sybrand Engelbrecht suspended for illegal action

Dec 24, 2015: Cape Cobras' offspinning allrounder Sybrand Engelbrecht has been suspended from bowling in domestic cricket with immediate effect, after his action was found to be illegal for all deliveries

India news

BCCI clears India's tour of West Indies

Dec 24, 2015: The BCCI has decided to revoke the suspension imposed on bilateral tours with the West Indies by clearing India's tour of the Caribbean in mid-2016

India news

Syed Kirmani nominated for CK Nayudu award

Dec 24, 2015: Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani has been chosen for the CK Nayudu lifetime achievement award for 2015

Vidarbha v Gujarat, 4th quarter-final, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16

Parthiv, Axar guide Gujarat through in nervy chase

Dec 24, 2015: Gujarat sealed a nervy chase with the help of a 36-run ninth-wicket stand against Vidarbha in Alur, to book their place in the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy

Pakistan news

Hafeez, Azhar stay away from camp due to Amir's presence

Dec 24, 2015: Pakistan's ODI captain Azhar Ali and allrounder Mohammad Hafeez chose to stay away from the ongoing conditioning camp in Lahore, reportedly due to Mohammad Amir's inclusion among the probables for the camp

Tamil Nadu v Uttar Pradesh, 3rd quarter-final, Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sathish helps TN seal a low-scoring thriller

Dec 24, 2015: Allrounder R Sathish sealed a thrilling one-wicket win for Tamil Nadu to take them to their first Vijay Hazare semi-final in five years

Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Sharjah

Zimbabwe seek solution to batting woes

Dec 24, 2015: While Afghanistan will be eager to finish 2015 on a high, Zimbabwe will have to resolve their batting issues to turn their fortunes around in the five ODIs starting Friday in Sharjah

India news

No sanctions yet on Ajit Chandila, Hiken Shah

Dec 24, 2015: The BCCI has deferred a decision on possible sanctions on offspinner Ajit Chandila and Mumbai batsman Hiken Shah

South Africa v England, 1st Test, Durban

Anderson ruled out of first Test due to calf strain

Dec 24, 2015: James Anderson has been ruled out of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Durban due to a calf strain

India in Australia 2015-16

Excluding Raina was a harsh decision - Laxman

Dec 24, 2015: Former India batsman VVS Laxman feels the ODI side may be one batsman short for their upcoming limited-overs tour of Australia