Sri Lanka A v Pakistan A, 2nd unofficial ODI, Hambantota

Kusal, Kaushal seal series for Sri Lanka A

Apr 29, 2015: A three-wicket haul from Tharindhu Kaushal and a run-a-ball 110 from Kusal Perera helped Sri Lanka A beat Pakistan A by seven runs and gain an unassailable 2-0 series lead

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 2nd day

Bhatti to replace injured Rahat

Apr 29, 2015: Fast bowler Bilawal Bhatti has been picked by Pakistan's national selection committee as a replacement for the injured Rahat Ali for the ongoing Tests against Bangladesh

Leicestershire v Northants, LV= Championship, Division 2, Grace Road, 4th day

Northants wrap up first win since 2013

Apr 29, 2015: Northamptonshire ended a run of 20 Championship matches without a win by beating Leicestershire by 92 runs at Grace Road

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 2nd day

Mushtaq hails 'flawless' day for Pakistan

Apr 29, 2015: Making sound plans and sticking to them was how Pakistan overcame their fielding lapses and an unresponsive pitch in the first Test against Bangladesh

Ireland news

Ireland target New Zealand model

Apr 29, 2015: John Bracewell says there are 'clear parallels' with New Zealand as he joins Ireland in their attempt to become a Test-playing nation

Durham v Sussex, LV= Championship, Division 1, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

Borthwick sees Durham home

Apr 29, 2015: Scott Borthwick's unbeaten 97 saw off Sussex at Chester-Le-Street and ensured that Durham preserved their unbeaten record

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 2nd day

Did too many batsmen spoil Bangladesh's plan?

Apr 29, 2015: Playing with an extra batsman meant that Bangladesh got a little too complacent, triggering a collapse that may prove to be very costly

RCB v RR, IPL 2015, Bangalore

Rain plays spoilsport after Sarfaraz blitz

Apr 29, 2015: Rajasthan Royals chose to bowl on a Chinnaswamy Stadium surface expected to have a little in it for the seam bowlers

IPL 2015 news

Kartik warns against rushing Narine back to bowling

Apr 29, 2015: Murali Kartik, the former India spinner, said the ban on his offbreaks is a setback for Sunil Narine but added rushing him back into bowling could be detrimental to Narine and his team Kolkata Knight Riders

RCB v RR, IPL 2015, Bangalore

Rain spoils Royals' second game in a row

Apr 29, 2015:

'States need to look after their bowlers better'

Apr 29, 2015: Joe Dawes, the former India bowling coach, on managing workloads, the Ishant conundrum, and his top five current Indian bowlers

KKR v CSK, IPL 2015, Kolkata

Knight Riders' second chance to topple Super Kings

Apr 29, 2015: After gifting a slender two-run win to Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Riders have a chance to make amends at their home ground on Thursday

IPL 2015 news

Ranchi to host second IPL qualifier

Apr 29, 2015: Ranchi will host IPL's second qualifier on May 22 for logistical reasons

India news

Joe Dawes fears for seamers' workload

Apr 29, 2015: Joe Dawes, India's former bowling coach, has asked for India to manage the workloads of their fast bowlers better, and also called for better communication between the national team management and the rest of the cricket set-up

Ireland news

Bracewell to take charge of Ireland

Apr 29, 2015: Ireland have announced that John Bracewell has been appointed as their new head coach

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 2nd day

Hafeez. Azhar grind Bangladesh down

Apr 29, 2015:

Women's cricket

Ann King, Fletcher recalled for Sri Lanka tour

Apr 29, 2015: Left-hand batsman Stacy Ann King, offspinner Afy Fletcher, and 19-year old allrounder Chinelle Henry have been recalled to West Indies women's squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka

Bangladesh v Pakistan, 1st Test, Khulna, 2nd day

Mushfiqur suffers finger sprain

Apr 29, 2015: X-rays have revealed that Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has suffered a sprain on his injured right ring finger on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan

England news

Taylor leads way for 'exciting' new England

Apr 29, 2015: England's newest one-day captain, James Taylor, may only be in the job for one game but he is hopeful of having a more lasting role to play in revitalising the team

England news

Gregory prospers in bowlers' graveyard

Apr 29, 2015: Taunton is billed as the bowler's graveyard but Lewis Gregory has overcome one of the most batsman-friendly venues in the country to earn an unexpected call up for England's ODI against Ireland next week