Cricket news

Australia captain Michael Clarke feels his side are favourites to win the one-day triangular series but admits it will be tough.

English players were totally ignored by the various franchises at the IPL auction as none of the stars were picked up on Saturday.

England's bowlers ripped through Pakistan to dismiss them for 99 but their batsmen once again let them down to close day one on 104-6.

David Hussey has backed team-mate David Warner to continue using the controversial switch-hit in the second Twenty20 clash with India.

England paceman Chris Tremlett may need to have surgery on the back injury that has ended his participation on the Pakistan 'tour'.

Ian Bell has been cleared to play in the third and final Test against Pakistan and will line up with his England team-mates on Friday.

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien is hoping to be picked up in Saturday's IPL auction and make his debut in the Twenty20 extravaganza.

Wicket-keeper Matthew Wade hit a rapid half-century as Australia won the first Twenty20 against India by 31 runs in Sydney.

James Anderson is adamant that there is no doom and gloom in the England camp and they are focused on winning the final Test.

Former England star Mark Butcher feels Andrew Strauss's men were not prepared for the challenge of facing high-class spin in the UAE.

Brad Haddin admits it will be difficult to get back in the Australia one-day side after he was dropped for the triangular series.

Australia's selectors want to take Brad Haddin to the Ashes, despite resting him from the first three ODIs against India and Sri Lanka.

Batsman Mike Hussey has insisted Australia are going all out to regain their place at the top of the world Test rankings.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes his side deserve plenty of credit following their series win over England.

Andy Flower has indicated there could be changes to England's batting line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan.

England skipper Andrew Strauss has hailed Pakistan after his side's shock defeat in the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Australia have secured a 4-0 series whitewash against India with a 298-run win in the fourth and final Test at Adelaide on Saturday.

England have given themselves a great chance to square the three-Test series against Pakistan after taking control in Abu Dhabi.

Virat Kohli has criticised both the Australian players and the Adelaide crowd for their behaviour during his maiden Test century.

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann both took three wickets as England enjoyed a decent first day in the second Test against Pakistan.

Fast bowler Chris Tremlett will miss the rest of England's current tour of the UAE due to the back injury that resurfaced on Monday.

Australia have given themselves an excellent chance of completing a 4-0 whitewash over India after posting a huge total on day two.

England paceman Chris Tremlett is rated as doubtful for the second Test with Pakistan after complaining of pain in his back and side.

Alastair Cook hopes to mark the 100th time he has opened with Andrew Strauss in Tests with a big score in the second Test.

Pakistan wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal admits even he finds it difficult to read which delivery off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is going to bowl.