Australia v England, Carlton Mid Tri-Series final, Perth

Bailey's 'real team' ready for England

Jan 31, 2015: A confident and settled Australia have set themselves a target of 12 straight wins starting from the Hobart ODI against England, and are waiting to unleash Mitchell Johnson on the same opponents in the triangular series final

New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Wellington

Something strange in Haris' neighbourhood

Jan 31, 2015: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Wellington

Australia news

Clarke finds time in the middle

Jan 31, 2015: Michael Clarke's return to cricket after hamstring surgery was not quite fluent, but he played a helpful sheet-anchor role at No. 3 for Western Suburbs against Gordon at Chatswood Oval in Sydney

England vs India, Carlton Mid Tri-Series, Perth

James Taylor guides England to Tri-series final against Australia

Jan 31, 2015: James Taylor's industrious 82 from 122 balls helped England beat India by three wickets to make the final of the Carlton Mid Tri-series against Australia on Sunday.

West Indies news

Dwayne Bravo quits Tests

Jan 31, 2015: Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies allrounder, has announced his retirement from Test cricket, but wants to continue representing the side in limited-overs games

The best way to promote cricket

Jan 31, 2015: Cricketers, please get on social media and voice your ignorant opinions. That will get you noticed by millions

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group A, 8th round, 3rd day

Ankit Sharma leads MP to thumping innings win

Jan 31, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group A matches on January 31, 2015

Momentum One-Day Cup 2014-15

Warriors, Knights stay in race

Jan 31, 2015: A round-up of the Momentum Cup One Day matches on January 31, 2015

New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Wellington

NZ quicks set up comprehensive win

Jan 31, 2015: New Zealand's persistence with the ball and excellence in the field took fine advantage of Pakistan's indiscipline with the bat, as the hosts first trussed up the opposition for 210, then sauntered to the total inside 40 overs with seven wickets in hand

Different skills for different formats

Jan 31, 2015: ODI cricket brought better fielding and quicker scoring to the fore. T20 has taken that progression to the extreme

Final Test: Exit Sachin Tendulkar

Musings on Tendulkar's farewell

Jan 31, 2015: A new book uses the context around the retirement of India's biggest cricketer as grounds for further exploration

Australia v England, Carlton Mid Tri-Series final, Perth

Australia and England battle for trophy

Jan 31, 2015: ESPNcricinfo's preview of the Carlton Mid Tri-Series final between Australia and England at the WACA

England news

The inevitable rise of Billings

Jan 31, 2015: In terms of the amount of sports Sam Billings excels at there are shades of AB de Villiers in the Kent wicketkeeper who is quickly becoming one of hottest prospects in the English game

World Cup 2015

Lambs in a lion's den

Jan 31, 2015: Commendable as it is to be playing in only their second World Cup, UAE's complete lack of experience and a team full of novices could mean a very forgettable campaign

World Cup 2015

Giant slayers eye another big hunt

Jan 31, 2015: They go to Australia and New Zealand with a relatively inexperienced squad, but only few would underestimate the fight and determination of Ireland, who already have two big World Cup scalps to their name

The last of Sanga

Jan 31, 2015: Kumar Sangakkara has maintained excellent standards over a glittering career; a World Cup trophy would be a fitting send-off

Grapes of Oz

Jan 31, 2015: Discover why South Australia's wine region is world-famous

SL Under-19s v Bangladesh Under-19s, 1st Youth Test, Dambulla

Draw after Sheik 100 gives Bangladesh lead

Jan 30, 2015: Joyraz Sheik's century lit up the final day of the first Youth Test between Bangladesh Under-19s and Sri Lanka Under-19s that ended in a draw

Logan Cup 2014-15

Mountaineers, Rhinos secure wins

Jan 30, 2015: A round-up of Logan Cup 2014-15 matches that ended on January 30, 2015

Lift yourself, ODI cricket

Jan 30, 2015: The format's future depends on how exciting the players make the main event