No use blaming the batsmen, the pitches, or the lack of spinners. Former Australia pacer Merv Hughes has said what Australia lack on the tour of India is not skill, determination or a magic wand, but 'facial hair'.

The preview for the second T20 between South Africa and Pakistan in Centurion

The preview for the third ODI between West Indies and Zimbabwe at George's

At the conclusion of the Super Six stage, West Indies sit at the top of the table with eight points and a net run-rate better than Australia's

Despite beating Australia for the first time, and qualifying for their maiden World Cup final, West Indies captain Merissa Aguilleira said her team hadn't produced its best

A spirited West Indies stormed into their first-ever World Cup final with an eight-run win over Australia in their last Super Six match at the MIG Ground in Mumbai

West Indies will have their chance of qualifying for their maiden World Cup final when they face Australia tomorrow in Mumbai

After completing their third convincing win in four matches, New Zealand captain Suzie Bates said that she expected a 'really tough game' against Sri Lanka

New Zealand, led by their seamers, began their Super Six stage with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai

In a continuation of their auction strategy, Chennai Super Kings have beefed up their bowling department further by signing five Indian uncapped bowlers

West Indies' captain Merissa Aguilleira was pleased with the all-round effort of her team, and especially the batting, after they routed Sri Lanka by 209 runs in their second match of the Women's World Cup

An unruffled knock of 171 from Stafanie Taylor helped West Indies Women crush Sri Lanka Women by 209 runs in a Group A match at the MIG Ground in Mumbai.

Best buys, possible picks and other things to expect at the IPL 2013 auction

Frequently asked questions: the who, what and how much of IPL 2013

A look at the squads and purses of the IPL franchises ahead of the player auction on February 3

A Twenty20 all-India university tournament, named the University Cricket Championship (UCC) has been launched and added to the cricket calendar

A hat-trick, a six-for, a fiver on comeback, big hauls on debut - all feature in our ODI bowling shortlist for 2012

A supersonic century and nerveless innings while chasing are among our ODI batting nominees

The last four months of 2012 witnessed a Caribbean party in Colombo, a November Test-fest, and even more retirements