Ranji Trophy 2014-15

Shardul Thakur profits from off-season gains

Jan 4, 2015: Shardul Thakur has been steadily improving across his three Ranji seasons, and much of his new-found success comes down to the effort he has put in in the off seasons

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

Buoyant Mumbai face struggling MP

Jan 4, 2015: After a shaky start to the tournament, Mumbai are finding their feet; Madhya Pradesh will be looking to trip them up at home to get their own season going

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

De Villiers' 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Brathwaite's 7

Jan 4, 2015: Stats highlights from the third day of the third Test between South Africa and West Indies, in Cape Town

Bangladesh news

What delayed Bangladesh's squad selection?

Jan 4, 2015: In a last-minute off the cuff meeting that went on for more than two hours, the Bangladesh selection committee was asked by the BCB president Nazmul Hassan and a majority of the board directors to explain the World Cup squad

Dhaka Premier Division 2014-15

Soumya Sarkar leads Prime Bank to title win

Jan 4, 2015: Round-up of the Dhaka Premier Division matches played on January 4, 2015

Ranji Trophy 2014-15

J&K braced for uphill task against Karnataka

Jan 4, 2015: Jammu & Kashmir are yet to get the best out of both their bowlers and batsmen, but they have the confidence of beating Mumbai to lift them, going into a tough challenge against defending champions Karnataka

Heat v Strikers, BBL 2014-15, Brisbane

Spinners, Head keep Strikers unbeaten

Jan 4, 2015: An excellent display of spin bowling followed by a fighting partnership between Travis Head and Alex Ross saw Adelaide Strikers maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a five-wicket victory over Brisbane Heat

Afghanistan news

Andy Pick assists Afghanistan World Cup preparations

Jan 4, 2015: Former Nottinghamshire fast bowler Andy Pick has been appointed Afghanistan's bowling coach

India in Australia 2014-15

Kohli, the captain, steps into the spotlight

Jan 4, 2015: Assertive and feisty, Virat Kohli, the batsman, has fed off Australia's aggression to make a mark on the tour. Can his leadership now follow suit?

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

De Villiers hundred gives SA slight edge

Jan 4, 2015: AB de Villiers produced the outstanding innings that the Cape Town Test craved, but even his redoubtable efforts have yet to shake off West Indies

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

'Hard to predict my thoughts on retirement' - Sangakkara

Jan 4, 2015: Kumar Sangakkara said his Test future remained undecided, following the 203 at the Basin Reserve that brought him to within one-double hundred of equaling Donald Bradman's 65-year record

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

Sangakkara's measures help him conquer again

Jan 4, 2015: Though Kumar Sangakkara is contemplating retirement, he speaks of undiminished desire, and in the moments when his rehearsed public disposition is disturbed that you see how intensely the fire still burns

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Raina, Rahul in the frame for Sydney

Jan 4, 2015: India's return to the nets under new captain Virat Kohli has come with uncertainty around a few places in the side

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Rogers' home Test farewell no secret

Jan 4, 2015: Preparing for what is likely to be his final Test on home soil, at the SCG against India, Chris Rogers has said that he is looking to finish his Test career with the Ashes in England later this year

Ford Trophy 2014-15

Bracewell blitz helps Otago chase 309

Jan 4, 2015: Michael Bracewell slammed 83 off 48 deliveries to set up Otago's victorious chase of 309 against Northern Districts in Mount Maunganui

South Africa v West Indies, third Test, Cape Town

Beer snakes and fried sausages

Jan 4, 2015: Add up to a good day out watching Test cricket at Newlands

The scoreline

Jan 4, 2015:

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Warner's brave face for Hughes memories

Jan 4, 2015: David Warner has said that he will struggle to cope with memories of Phillip Hughes' last innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, while playing the fourth Test against India

NZ v SL, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

Bradman-12, Sangakkara-11

Jan 4, 2015: Stats highlights from the second day of the Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Wellington

World Cup 2015 news

Soumya Sarkar in Bangladesh World Cup squad

Jan 4, 2015: Allrounder Soumya Sarkar has been named in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the 2015 World Cup, which also features fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam