New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st Test, Dunedin, 3rd day

Martin double pegs back Pakistan

Nov 26, 2009: Chris Martin followed his 26th Test duck with two quick wickets to put New Zealand in box seat on the third day

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Katich half-century leads Australia

Nov 26, 2009: Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich breezed through the opening session of the first Test to reach 1 for 114 at lunch

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 8th round, 4th day

WAPDA gain from stalemate

Nov 25, 2009: A round-up of the fourth day's action of the eighth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2009-10

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2010

Andre Coley named West Indies Under-19 coach

Nov 25, 2009: Andre Coley has been appointed as the head coach of the West Indies team for the Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand next January

County news

Nannes to join Nottinghamshire for Twenty20

Nov 25, 2009: Dirk Nannes, the Dutch-Australian paceman, will join Nottinghamshire for next season's Twenty20 Cup

India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Kanpur, 2nd day

'Only one team can lose from here' - Gambhir

Nov 25, 2009: 'If we bowl well, we're favourites in this game. They need 450 to avoid the follow-on. As long as they're short of that, they'll be in danger,' says Gambhir

Ranji Trophy Super League, 4th round, 2nd day

Karthik plan backfires as HP near lead

Nov 25, 2009: A round-up of the second day's play of the fourth-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Super League 2009-10

New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st Test, Dunedin, 2nd day

Vettori's leading from the front - Brendon McCullum

Nov 25, 2009: Only 36 overs were possible on a day blighted by rain and bad light in Dunedin but, during that time, New Zealand strengthened their position in the first Test

England in South Africa 2009-10

Broad set to return for England

Nov 25, 2009: Stuart Broad is in contention for a return to the side for England's third ODI against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.

India news

Ashish Nehra gets retainer contract

Nov 25, 2009: Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra has been given a retainer contract by the BCCI for 2009-10, capping a remarkable comeback from injury this year

Western Australia v New South Wales, FR Cup, Perth

Marsh brothers deliver big win for Warriors

Nov 25, 2009: Shaun Marsh posted a century but was almost upstaged by his teenage brother Mitchell as Western Australia gained a bonus point in their 129-run win over New South Wales

Tasmania v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 2nd day

By George, eight-for keeps Redbacks in the hunt

Nov 25, 2009: South Australia's Peter George bowled himself into history with the best figures ever recorded at Bellerive Oval but the Redbacks still face a challenge to take first-innings points against Tasmania

India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Kanpur, 2nd day

Sri Lanka steady after India amass 642

Nov 25, 2009: Rahul Dravid laid the platform with a serene, yet commanding, 144 before Yuvraj Singh and VVS Laxman hit fluent fifties to lead India to a position of immense strength in Kanpur

Indian Premier League 2010

IPL extends Pakistan's deadline

Nov 25, 2009: The IPL's chief executive said the deadline for the PCB to submit NOCs and other relevant documents to enable Pakistan players to take part in the league has been extended to December 7

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Ponting underwhelmed by Clarke 'over-rated' claims

Nov 25, 2009: In the Australian team Michael Clarke is viewed as a reliable vice-captain and the most consistent batsman in the team, but the outlook from over the fence is less glowing if a News Ltd survey can be believed

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Australia out to prove a point

Nov 25, 2009: A scare has been thrown into the West Indies camp on the eve of the first Test against Australia, with senior batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan struck down with an apparent back injury

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Injured Sarwan faces fitness test

Nov 25, 2009: A scare has been thrown into the West Indies camp on the eve of the first Test against Australia, with senior batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan struck down with an apparent back injury

New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st Test, Dunedin, 2nd day

Vettori dominates rain-hit day

Nov 25, 2009: Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum punished Pakistan on a day that rain and bad light allowed only 36 overs of play

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Hauritz turns from optional extra to essential

Nov 25, 2009: Nathan Hauritz is almost doing it all for Australia. He exceeded expectations during the Ashes, has become the essential offspinner in the one-day arena, coped with Sachin Tendulkar in full flight and helped win the Champions League Twenty20 for New South

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Gayle not surprised by lack of interest in Tests

Nov 24, 2009: Chris Gayle may not have been preparing to dance on the grave of Test cricket, as was the case in England earlier this year, but neither was he moved to defend it