'Not converting words into action' - Smith

Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition

India pick Nehra, Karthik for Australia T20s; Dhawan back

Fast bowler Shardul Thakur and batsman Ajinkya Rahane are the ones to miss out from the squad for India's previous T20 international

Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit

Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain

Mulder catches the eye as batsmen prosper

Draws were again dominant in the second round of games from the Sunfoil Series

Morkel to undergo scan for side strain

The injury raises question marks over his participation in the remainder of the series

SLC temporarily lifts Panadura, Kalutara bans

The bans handed out by SLC to the 22 players implicated in the Tier B match-manipulation case will be lifted, pending the result of an appeal process

Zimbabwe to host West Indies for two Tests in October

Zimbabwe likely to be strengthened by the inclusion of Brendan Taylor and Kyle Jarvis for series starting October 21

Bawne ton extends India A domination

Iyer, Parthiv hit half-centuries as India A extend lead to 149 at stumps

Morkel strikes after SA set Bangladesh 424

Morne Morkel produced a searing opening burst to carve up Bangladesh's top order and severely dent their chances of saving the first Test in Potchefstroom

Pakistan spinners take four to set up exciting final day

For eleven sessions this Test went nowhere, the teams only three runs apart at the end of the first innings. But towards the end of day four, Pakistan's spinners claimed four wickets, and shocked it into life

Shaun Marsh 88 hands Western Australia second win

A round-up of the third day's action at the JLT One-Day Cup

Spinners, Bumrah give India their No. 1 ranking back

India took back their No. 1 ODI ranking by shacking Australia after yet another good start and then chasing down the possibly tricky 243 with apparent ease

England start to face prospect of Ashes without Stokes

There is "no point" England turning up in Australia if they don't believe they can without their star allrounder according to team-mate Moeen Ali

How would you replace Ben Stokes?

Ben Stokes is currently part of the Ashes squad, but England will have to start making plans for him not being there. That is easier said than done for a world-class allrounder

Moeen ready to take on Australia's short stuff

Moeen Ali is prepared for a barrage of short-pitched bowling during the Ashes but believes that could be the opportunity for him to attack

CSA close to signing T20 broadcast deal following Lorgat exit

Cricket South Africa holds meeting with broadcaster SuperSport to discuss a deal for the tournament, which begins on November 3

Thakur and spinners trip up New Zealand A with pink ball

Jeet Raval, Colin Munro and Tim Seifert offered the only resistance for New Zealand A in the pink-ball day game

Relaid pitch in focus ahead of series finale

Will the VCA Stadium produce a belter like it used to, or turn out slow and low as it has done in recent times?

'More than happy to play as Test bowler' - Umesh

Team management's decision to spread workload uniformly on the bowlers has helped, says India pacer

PCB makes domestic T20 participation mandatory for NOCs

Centrally contracted players will have to feature in the National T20 Cup before they can gain No-Objection Certificates to participate in the T20 Global League and the Bangladesh Premier League

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