West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

'We will learn about the team tomorrow' - Simmons

Apr 17, 2015: West Indies would have to set a new record if they are to win the first Test against England but their coach, at least, feels they could do it

West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

England's reliable new Volvo

Apr 17, 2015: Gary Ballance is one of several admirable young members of England's side, and it defies belief that there was talk of his position being in danger

West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

Anderson overtakes Botham's record

Apr 17, 2015: James Anderson has overtaken Ian Botham to become the leading wicket taker in Tests for England

The McCullum mystery in the IPL

Apr 17, 2015: Brendon McCullum has started the 2015 IPL in fine style, but his numbers in the previous seven seasons aren't consistent with his obvious attacking skills and talent

Mumbai Indians fans seek net run rate neutrality

Apr 17, 2015: #SaveTheIndians is trending, IPL boss inundated with mails

Turn down the telly, turn up the radio

Apr 17, 2015: There was a time when cricket fans felt TV commentary wasn't descriptive enough. Now its verbosity makes us turn back to the radio

Leicestershire's last chance to shine

Apr 17, 2015: Wasim Khan has gone from tending to the game's grassroots to attempting a full-scale revolution at Grace Road. No wonder there is a sense of urgency

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2015, Visakhapatnam

A princely pair of supporting actors

Apr 16, 2015: In a team with Steven Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, James Faulkner and Tim Southee, centrestage might elude Dhawal Kulkarni and Pravin Tambe. But it would be hard to argue against their utility

IPL 2015

Joseph reveling in dream IPL start

Apr 16, 2015: Domnic Joseph Muthuswami, who till four years ago was primarily a tennis-ball cricketer, impressed on his IPL debut not only with two decent overs up front but also with the 17th over he bowled against Chennai Super Kings last week

USA news

ICC defers decision on USACA status until June

Apr 16, 2015: The ICC board has decided that any formal decision on suspending the USA's Associate membership status will not be taken until the ICC annual conference this June in Barbados

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2015, Visakhapatnam

Alert Rahane, and Faulkner's foot-fault

Apr 16, 2015: Plays of the day from the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2015, Visakhapatnam

Rahane 62 gives Royals fourth straight win

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West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

Ballance, bowlers push England closer

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South Africa news

SA motivator Horn hints at politics in team selection

Apr 16, 2015: Mike Horn has become the first insider from the South African camp to corroborate the reports of interference in team selection for the 2015 World Cup semi-final

South Africa news

Lions hope to retain Viljoen

Apr 16, 2015: The Lions franchise are hopeful of holding on to fast bowler Hardus Viljoen, who has been in discussion with New Zealand side, Central Districts, and could consider moving to the country to continue his career

West Indies v England, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day

Ballance hundred sets up victory push

Apr 16, 2015: England toiled hard to extract two of the ten wickets they hunted for victory in the opening Test on a dying surface, gaining a huge lift late in the day courtesy of a breathtaking slip catch from Chris Jordan, after leaving West Indies a target of 438

ICC news

ICC revises procedures on illegal bowling actions

Apr 16, 2015: The ICC will recognise a bowler's suspension due to an illegal action in a domestic competition, provided the bowler is suspended after being tested by a member country at an ICC-accredited centre, using the governing body's procedures

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2015, Visakhapatnam

Royals make it four out of four after tense chase

Apr 16, 2015: Late drama turned a one-sided canter into a last-ball finish, but Rajasthan Royals, the team that had dominated 95% of the contest, won in the end and preserved their perfect record for the season

'I still have to contribute to keep my place in the ODI side'

Apr 16, 2015: Azhar Ali looks ahead to his new role as Pakistan's ODI captain, talks about his leadership style and adjusting to the format

IPL 2015

Karthik targets turnaround after early failures

Apr 16, 2015: In a line-up of big-hitters in the Royal Challengers Bangalore line-up, Dinesh Karthik plays the role of a safety belt and he is eager to put his early failures behind him and succeed in his designated role