Pakistan news

PCB approves budget after four-month delay

Nov 8, 2009: The much-delayed and much-objected budgets of the PCB from 2007-08 and 2009-10 have finally been approved by the board of governors

India v Australia, 6th ODI, Guwahati

'The pitch didn't misbehave' - MS Dhoni

Nov 8, 2009: The India captain has stood by his decision to bat first in the sixth ODI against Australia in Guwahati, and has blamed the team's inconsistent batting for the series defeat

India v Australia, 6th ODI, Guwahati

Ricky Ponting compares 'special' win to World Cup

Nov 8, 2009: Ricky Ponting has said that his inexperienced and under-strength side's victory in India was among the best one-day successes he has been part of

Warriors v England XI, warm-up match, Kimberley

Arno Jacobs makes England work

Nov 8, 2009: England's bowlers were given a tougher work out in their second warm-up match ahead of facing South Africa next week as Arno Jacobs' unbeaten 83 led the Warriors to 254 for 5 in Kimberley

Pakistan v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi

Teams ready for decider in the desert

Nov 8, 2009: As brightly as Pakistan began this three-match contest, it is New Zealand who now hold the whip and it hasn't even been a week since it all started

Pakistan news

Sohail Khan sets sights on comeback

Nov 8, 2009: The Pakistan right-arm fast bowler has set his sights on making the team for the tour of Australia next month, having got back to full fitness and impressing with Sui Southern Gas Corporation in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Sri Lanka in India 2009-10

Kumar Sangakkara targets 'last frontier'

Nov 8, 2009: The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon with Kumar Sangakkara promising their best in an attempt to conquer "the last frontier"

South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Benoni

Albie Morkel blast lifts South Africa to 295

Nov 8, 2009: South Africa's batting line-up enjoyed a useful workout in the opening ODI against Zimbabwe as they reached an impressive 295 for 5

Indian domestic news

Call suspect actions immediately - BCCI

Nov 8, 2009: The BCCI has cracked down on suspect bowling actions by instructing domestic umpires to wast no time in reporting bowlers believed to be chucking

Andy Roberts

'Gavaskar was better than Boycott'

Nov 8, 2009: What's the matter with West Indies cricket? How far ahead do you need to plan a dismissal? Andy Roberts answers these questions and more from Cricinfo readers

West Indies cricket

Kieron Pollard wants to show Test aptitude

Nov 8, 2009: Kieron Pollard has set his sights on carrying his form into the four-day game

South Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide, 1st day

Klinger leads South Australian crawl

Nov 8, 2009: Michael Klinger led a slow and steady performance from South Australia as Queensland's bowlers toiled for little reward in stifling heat at Adelaide Oval

West Indies v England, 3rd women's ODI, St Kitts

West Indies edge home by one wicket

Nov 8, 2009: West Indies women rounded off the first portion of their home series against England by taking the three-match one-day series with a one-wicket win in St Kitts

India v Australia, 6th ODI, Guwahati

Bollinger and Johnson seal series

Nov 8, 2009: On a slightly damp pitch in Guwahati, Mitchell Johnson found his mojo and combined with Doug Bollinger to bundle out India for 170 before Shane Watson gave a solid start to the chase to ensure Australia ran away to a series win

New Zealand news

New Zealand aim to have coach by end of year

Nov 8, 2009: New Zealand Cricket is confident that it will have a new coach in place by the end of the year, in time for the home series against Bangladesh starting in early February

Sachin's mind is still strong

Nov 8, 2009: More than a decade after his exploits in Sharjah, Tendulkar has proved he still has the spirit of old

No. 47

Mendis arrives

Nov 8, 2009: The man who made every ball compelling

USA cricket

USACA states goal of staging India-Pakistan matches

Nov 7, 2009: The USA Cricket Association has again stated its desire to stage international matches

South Africa v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Benoni

Ryan McLaren debuts in warm-up act

Nov 7, 2009: After South Africa's early-season flop in the ICC Champions Trophy a short two-match series against Zimbabwe gives them a chance to warm-up before facing England in the main event of their summer

England in South Africa 2009-10

Stuart Broad cleared of shoulder injury

Nov 7, 2009: Stuart Broad will be rested from England's remaining warm-up matches ahead of the limited-overs series against South Africa