Plunket Shield 2014-15, 4th day

Canterbury go on top with big win

Feb 9, 2015: Round-up of the Plunket Shield 2014-15 matches that ended on February 9, 2015

Barbados v Leeward Islands, Regional 4-Day Tournament, 3rd day, Bridgetown

Barbados crush Leeward, go to top

Feb 9, 2015: Barbados ensured Leeward Islands remained winless, registering an innings-and-190-run victory inside three days at the Kensington Oval.

'Do you want to press charges against a Mr Jeff Thomson?'

Feb 9, 2015: The day Sri Lanka were bruised and broken by the Aussie tearaway in a World Cup game

World Cup 2015

Cricket World Cup 2015: A to Z

Feb 9, 2015: Need a few pointers heading into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015? Here are a few, from A to Z, as the action kicks off Friday in New Zealand and Australia.

World Cup 2015 stats preview - Australia

Form and history with Australia

Feb 9, 2015: Intimidating batsmen, aggressive pacers, home conditions and an unmatched World Cup record: Australia have all the ingredients

World Cup 2015

Men Who Will Own The Cup: Angelo Mathews

Feb 9, 2015: Can Angelo Mathews help Sri Lanka break through at the Cricket World Cup after coming oh-so-close in 2011?

England cricket

Harmison switches sports to take charge of Ashington

Feb 9, 2015: He made his name as a fearsome fast bowler but now Steve Harmison hopes to build his reputation in a different sport - as manager of Ashington football club.

World Cup 2015

'Faulkner the best finisher with the bat' - Watson

Feb 9, 2015: Shane Watson recalls his World Cup memories and picks his impact players

County news

Somerset sign Australian Cooper

Feb 9, 2015: Somerset have signed Australian batsman Tom Cooper for the whole of the 2015 season. The county were looking to add a batsman to their squad following the departure of Nick Compton.

Bangladesh v Pakistan, World Cup warm-up matches, Sydney

Tamim allays fitness concerns with steady knock

Feb 9, 2015: Tamim Iqbal allayed concerns over his fitness with a steady 81 on his return to competitive cricket, against Pakistan in Bangladesh's first World Cup warm-up match in Blacktown

Mumbai v Karnataka, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Mumbai, 4th day

Mumbai clean the slate after turbulent season

Feb 9, 2015: Mumbai's coach Pravin Amre is hoping that his pace spearhead Dhawal Kulkarni will be released from India's touring party in Australia ahead of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final clash, starting from February 15

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group C, 4th day

Vihari 263 denies HP quarter-final spot

Feb 9, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy 2014-15 Group C matches played on February 9, 2015

World Cup 2015

India's unhealthy losing habit

Feb 9, 2015: Writing for Star Sports, Aakash Chopra explains how consistent defeats have left India in disarray

Western Australia v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 3rd day

South Australia manage narrow lead

Feb 9, 2015: South Australia enter day four of their Shieffield Shield match with Western Australia in a narrow lead at the WACA Ground

World Cup 2015

Chameera picked to replace Prasad

Feb 9, 2015: Dushmantha Chameera, the 23-year-old right-arm seamer, has been named as the replacement for Dhammika Prasad in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad

Mumbai v Karnataka, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Mumbai, 4th day

Mumbai pull off miraculous heist to reach knockouts

Feb 9, 2015: Mumbai, who had been in danger of being relegated with two rounds remaining, completed a stunning turnaround to reach the Ranji quarter-finals after they won innings points against Karnataka, and other results also went their way

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group B, 4th day

Odisha's nervous win relegates Saurashtra

Feb 9, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group B matches played on February 9, 2015

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group A, 4th day

Vijay ton leads TN to quarter-finals; UP avoid relegation

Feb 9, 2015: A round-up of Ranji Trophy 2014-15 Group A games played on February 9, 2015

Ban v Pak, World Cup warm-up matches, Sydney

Maqsood and Irfan star in close win

Feb 9, 2015: A five-wicket haul from Mohammad Irfan, followed by an unbeaten 93 from Sohaib Maqsood helped Pakistan edge Bangladesh by three wickets in their warm-up game in Sydney

World Cup 2015

Can the favourites return to their glory days?

Feb 9, 2015: While Australia no longer have that air of invincibility around them, home advantage and strong ODI form could skew the odds in their favour