Australia v Scotland, World Cup 2015, Group B, Hobart

Victory first, batting practice second for Australia

Mar 13, 2015: Australia might be through to the quarters, but there is a lot to gain for them from Saturday's match: a relative advantage in the knockouts line-up, as well as much needed time in the middle for some of their batsmen

Afghanistan v England, World Cup 2015, Group A, Sydney

A very English farewell

Mar 13, 2015: On a suitably hangdog English day, more downcast than overcast, and a match ravaged by rain, an Ian Bell fifty led England to victory with nine wickets to spare

New Zealand v Bangladesh, World Cup 2015, Group A, Hamilton

New Zealand make it six in six

Mar 13, 2015:

New Zealand v Bangladesh, World Cup 2015, Group A, Hamilton

Guptill and lower order clinch thriller

Mar 13, 2015: New Zealand beat Bangladesh by three wickets and ended as Pool A leaders, but their bowlers were fully challenged for the first time in this World Cup

County news

Jayawardene switches to Blast after IPL snub

Mar 13, 2015: Having been overlooked for an IPL deal this year, Mahela Jayawardene has found some solace with a deal to play in the NatWest T20 Blast for Sussex.

The run gluttony of Sangakkara and de Villiers

Mar 13, 2015: Kumar Sangakkara and AB de Villiers have been the two best batsmen in this World Cup, and over the last couple of years

Introducing the Mooresbot 1992

Mar 13, 2015: It produces data. And tea. Sometimes both at the same time

Beware the men who swing it

Mar 13, 2015: The team with the most incisive bowling attack, capable of jolting pampered batsmen out of their comfort zones, will win this World Cup

Plunket Shield 2014-15, 4th day

Otago chase down 256 in under 40 overs

Mar 12, 2015: A round-up of the Plunket Shield matches that ended on March 12, 2015

When Willis batted and Boycs bowled

Mar 12, 2015: In a closely fought World Cup game against Pakistan in 1979, two of England's star players did a Freaky Friday to take their side to victory

Karnataka v Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy 2014-15, final, 5th day, Mumbai

No shame in losing to Karnataka - Abhinav

Mar 12, 2015: Following his team's innings-and-217-run defeat to Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final, Tamil Nadu captain Abhinav Mukund said there was no shame in the side's defeat to Karnataka

World Cup 2015: India

Bowlers have given India new dimension - Dravid

Mar 12, 2015: Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the success of India's fast bowlers has given a new "dimension" to the team at the World Cup

World Cup 2015: Zimbabwe

Whatmore calls for more fixtures to help Zimbabwe develop

Mar 12, 2015: Zimbabwe coach Dav Whatmore wants Zimbabwe to be given the opportunity to play more international cricket, ODIs and Tests, to help them push on as a team to contend with.

Scotland v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2015, Group A, Hobart

Ageing like wine Sangakkara

Mar 12, 2015: Kumar Sangakkara's record-breaking performances and spectators offering kotthamalli to players were just some of the fun moments from the Sri Lanka-Scotland match

Progressive England

Mar 12, 2015:

New Zealand v Bangladesh, World Cup 2015, Group A, Hamilton

Bangladesh's psychological edge with 7-0 record

Mar 12, 2015: In what most are calling a game of no consequences, Bangladesh would not like to let go of their recently-acquired momentum and the record they have against New Zealand

India v Zimbabwe, World Cup 2015, Group B, Auckland

Familiarity breeds respect for Whatmore

Mar 12, 2015: Dav Whatmore is a common strand between two of the darkest days for India in World Cups. Now, with his team already out of contention, he won't mind one last swipe against a familiar opponent

National Cricket League 2014-15

Last-gasp win gives Rangpur maiden title

Mar 12, 2015: Rangpur Division clinched their maiden National Cricket League title after they beat Dhaka Metropolis by 102 runs, with four minutes left on the clock

Twenty-two balls from Chris Jordan

Mar 12, 2015: Or how England can take a simple idea and stretch it till it makes no sense at all

Karnataka v Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy 2014-15, final, 5th day, Mumbai

Karnataka retain title with innings win

Mar 12, 2015: Vijay Shankar and Dinesh Karthik scored centuries but Tamil Nadu's middle-order batsmen could not avoid the ignominy of suffering an innings defeat in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Mumbai