Narine ordered to bowl in his pants and socks

May 1, 2015: BCCI insists schoolboy punishments for international cricketers are now the norm

'If you dominate, you go to the next level'

May 1, 2015: Ajinkya Rahane on his aggressive mindset, talking cricket with Sachin Tendulkar, and how karate helped him develop a competitive streak

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015, Kolkata

Knight Riders turn back the clock to 2014 formula

Apr 30, 2015: After serving as the catalyst for KKR's 2014 IPL title run, Robin Uthappa's early season struggles typified the Knight Riders' fortunes. But Thursday's win over Super Kings showed last year's magic was still there just waiting to be stirred

Pakistan news

Afridi seeks 'happy ending to career'

Apr 30, 2015: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi is hoping for a "happy ending" to his international career, and is targeting the World Twenty20 trophy next year in India

India news

BCCI considers CA tie-up for NCA revamp

Apr 30, 2015: The National Cricket Academy board has authorised the preliminary proposal made by Cricket Australia, and authorised BCCI executives to negotiate further with CA regarding a bid to restructure the NCA into a High Performance Centre

Nepal cricket

BCCI extends helping hand to Nepal

Apr 30, 2015: The BCCI has extended its support to the cricket fraternity of Nepal, which has been devastated by a major earthquake that has claimed more than 5000 lives

Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2015

Zimbabwe players express concerns over Pakistan tour

Apr 30, 2015: Several Zimbabwean players are wary of touring Pakistan next month but have committed to making the 10-day trip out of necessity to play competitive cricket.

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015, Kolkata

McCullum's riposte and ten Doeschate's stunner

Apr 30, 2015: Plays of the day from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata

KKR v CSK, IPL 2015, Kolkata

Russell, Uthappa power Knight Riders home

Apr 30, 2015:

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 3rd day

'I had to do something to regain my confidence' - Hafeez

Apr 30, 2015: Mohammad Hafeez has admitted that he was under a lot of pressure to produce a special innings following his poor run of form in ODI cricket

County news

Durham given go-ahead for floodlights

Apr 30, 2015: Durham's future as an international venue has received a major boost with the club granted planning permission to install floodlights at Chester-le-Street.

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna

Bangladesh and Shakib toil without reward

Apr 30, 2015: Shakib Al Hasan had asked for more practice bowling long spells ahead of the first Test against Pakistan, and his mediocre performance on Thursday showed why

Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2015, Kolkata

Hogg, Uthappa and Russell topple CSK

Apr 30, 2015: Brad Hogg took four key wickets to flummox the Chennai Super Kings batsmen, following which Robin Uthappa and Andrew Russell motored past the target of 166

West Indies v England, 3rd Test, Bridgetown

England look to seal satisfying series win

Apr 30, 2015: ESPNcricinfo previews the third Test between West Indies and England in Barbados

Sri Lanka news

Vaas to discontinue as SL fast-bowling coach

Apr 30, 2015: Chaminda Vaas will not continue as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach, after his contract lapsed at the end of April, Sri Lanka Cricket has said

Homecoming awaited

Apr 30, 2015: Key Pakistan players who are yet to play an international game at home

ICC news

ICC investigates plans for alternate cricket structure

Apr 30, 2015: The ICC is investigating the Essel Group's mooted plans for an alternative world cricket structure, even as former IPL chief Lalit Modi revealed he stepped away from the project after deciding it was not something he could deliver

ICC News

Bangladesh, Pakistan and WI tussle for Champions Trophy spots

Apr 30, 2015: The latest ICC rankings show an intriguing battle developing for qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy

IPL 2015

Narine undergoes testing for offbreaks

Apr 30, 2015: Embattled West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders offspinner Sunil Narine has once again retested himself, this time for his offbreak which the BCCI had banned him from bowling on Wednesday

India news

Sarfaraz and Suryakumar's withheld Ranji fees

Apr 30, 2015: The Mumbai Cricket Association has decided to withhold the match fees of Sarfaraz Khan and Suryakumar Yadav as a punishment for their on and off-field indiscipline