Unchanged England bowl first

India v England, 4th ODI, Bangalore

England, in the estimation of their captain, Kevin Pietersen, are getting better all the time. Today, however, they can't just be satisfied with token improvements... more

Nov 23, 2008

Franklin wants to return as allrounder

New Zealand cricket

James Franklin has said he hopes to make a comeback to the national team as a "50-50 allrounder" rather than a "bowling-dominant allrounder"... more

Nov 23, 2008

Dwayne Smith stars as Barbabos march into final

Barbados v Leeward Islands, WICB Cup 2008-09, 2nd semi-final

Dwayne Smith smashed a 65-ball 82 to guide Barbados to their highest total in the tournament before taking three early wickets to wreck Leewards' chances... more

Nov 23, 2008

Rain slows Queensland's push for victory

New South Wales v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 3rd day

New South Wales crawled to within six runs of making Queensland bat again on rain-shortened third day at the SCG... more

Nov 23, 2008

Watson axed as Australia weigh up options

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 4th day

In the past ten years Australian teams have almost picked themselves, but as Ricky Ponting realises the damage caused by the loss of a clutch of greats he is changing his outlook and adopting a more flexible approach to selection... more

Nov 23, 2008

Vettori backs his struggling batsmen

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 4th day

Daniel Vettori will look for a magic cure to New Zealand's traditional batting woes before Friday's second Test as they attempt the difficult task of levelling the series in Adelaide... more

Nov 23, 2008

Johnson leads clinical Australia to victory

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 4th day

It took Australia only 48 minutes on the fourth day to wrap up New Zealand's final four wickets and claim a 149-run win in the first Test at the Gabba. Mitchell Johnson finished with his first five-wicket haul in Tests and Stuart Clark ended up with four ... more

Nov 23, 2008

No more smoke and mirrors

Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Harare

Steven Price on a defeat that makes it harder for Zimbabwe Cricket or the ICC to avoid the depressing truth... more

Nov 22, 2008

Also showing

Ranji Trophy Super League 2008-09, 4th round

A preview of the fourth-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Super League 2008-09... more

Nov 22, 2008

'We could not apply ourselves properly' - Ashraful

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Bloemfontein, 4th day

Not for the first time in his career, Mohammad Ashraful has blamed another defeat on Bangladesh's inability to cope with pace... more

Nov 22, 2008

Players' behaviour has improved over the years - Dravid

'There cannot be rules about confrontations'

Rahul Dravid, the former India captain, feels that contrary to popular perception, the on-field behaviour of cricketers has improved in recent years... more

Nov 22, 2008

Power-packed Pakistan hot favourites

ICL 20s World Series 2008-09

A preview to the ICL 20s World Series... more

Nov 22, 2008

Whom will Tendulkar replace?

England in India 2008-09

he Sachin Tendulkar caravan will give England something different to think about as they seek to stay alive in this seven-match series... more

Nov 22, 2008

Sidebottom out of one-day series

England in India 2008-09

Ryan Sidebottom, the England fast bowler, has been ruled out of the remaining four matches of the one-day series against India with a side strain... more

Nov 22, 2008

Advantage Karnataka

Karnataka v Baroda, Ranji Trophy Super League, Bangalore

Cricinfo previews the Group B clash between Karnataka and Baroda in Bangalore... more

Nov 22, 2008

Uncapped Tsotsobe in Test squad for Australia

South Africa in Australia 2008-09

Left-arm swing bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has been included in South Africa's squad for the three-Test series in Australia starting in December... more

Nov 22, 2008

Selection-meeting leaks 'disgusting' - Dhoni

England in India 2008-09

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has described as "disgusting and disrespectful" that matters discussed in selection meetings are leaked and reported in the media... more

Nov 22, 2008

Madhya Pradesh win with a day to spare

Madhya Pradesh v Assam, Ranji Plate League, Indore, 3rd day

Madhya Pradesh completed an emphatic win over Assam to soar to the top spot in Group B... more

Nov 22, 2008

Steyn five-for inspires crushing SA win

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Bloemfontein, 4th day

At least it was relatively quick and painless. South Africa's pace attack demonstrated the vast gap in class, picking off Bangladesh's batsmen like skittles in an alley to complete a comprehensive innings-and-129-run victory in the first Test in Bloemfont... more

Nov 22, 2008

Australia's tail did a 'bloody good' job - Martin

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, still held out hope of a "little miracle" despite his side losing six second-innings wickets... more

Nov 22, 2008

Hapless Zimbabwe crushed once more

Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Harare

It has not been a particularly encouraging day for cricket's minnows. First Bangladesh were routed by an innings-and-129 runs in Bloemfontein while, in Harare, Zimbabwe capitulated to their fourth-lowest ODI score of 67 against a clinical Sri Lanka who, w... more

Nov 22, 2008

Under-pressure England face Tendulkar challenge

India v England, 4th ODI, Bangalore

Cricinfo previews the fourth one-day international between India and England in Indore on November 22, 2008... more

Nov 22, 2008

The umpire strikes back, and a jolt for Southee

Plays of the day

The Plays of the day for the third day of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane... more

Nov 22, 2008

Pollard takes T&T into final

Jamaica v Trinidad & Tobago, WICB Cup 2008-09, 1st semi-final

Kieron Pollard's all-round show helped Trinidad & Tobago to a three-wicket win over defending champions Jamaica in a low-scoring first semi-final... more

Nov 22, 2008

Rogers century lifts Victoria

Western Australia v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 2nd day

Driven by Chris Rogers, playing his first match against his former state, Victoria made a decent reply to Western Australia's 239, ending day two at the WACA just one run behind... more

Nov 22, 2008

Siddons hopes batsmen are learning

South Africa v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Bloemfontein, 3rd day

Bangladesh are facing an innings defeat in the first Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein but their coach Jamie Siddons was not frustrated by their woeful batting performance... more

Nov 22, 2008

Love the answer for confident Queensland

New South Wales v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 2nd day

Martin Love's first century in nearly two years helped Queensland set up a 144-run first-innings lead at the SCG despite a career-best 5 for 76 from the New South Wales fast bowler Burt Cockley... more

Nov 22, 2008

New Zealand call on Patel for Adelaide

Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide

The offspinner Jeetan Patel will join New Zealand's squad for the second Test starting in Adelaide on Friday... more

Nov 22, 2008

Katich stars as Australia take control

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Simon Katich became the first Australian to carry his bat in a Test for more than a decade and set Australia on the path towards victory at the Gabba... more

Nov 22, 2008

Allrounder McVicker dies aged 68

Norman McVicker 1940-2008

Norman McVicker, an allrounder who won Championship titles with two counties within three years of each other, has died at his Cleethorpes home... more

Nov 21, 2008