The “toxic” conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground, caused by bushfires, leaves players feeling like they have “smoked 80 cigarettes”, says Australia spinner Steve O’Keefe. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Pakistan v Sri Lanka: First home Test in 10 years a 'celebration for nation'
As Pakistan prepare to play their first Test at home since 2009, BBC Sport explores what it means for a country where cricket is “like a religion”. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Retaining the core 'probably the best way' – Justin Langer on Test selection
While Australia might be more tested by New Zealand than they were by Pakistan, their top six are likely to remain Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Agar, Nielsen break South Australia rut in Bailey swansong
Wes Agar picked eight wickets while Henry Nielsen put on a century stand with William Bosisto as George Bailey’s final Shield game ended in a loss for Tasmania Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
NSW top Shield table ahead of BBL break in 'shocking' air conditions
New South Wales shrugged off bushfire-smoke-filled air to record a nine-wicket victory over Queensland at the SCG Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Pink ball, 40-degree heat… New Zealand brace for 'most extreme' Test in Perth
Trent Boult has a bowl in the nets, but his participation in the first Test remains uncertain Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
T20 transformation earns Tom Abell first franchise deal in BPL
Somerset batsman talks about his breakthrough 2019 and white-ball ambitions Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Hardik Pandya targets comeback during New Zealand tour
The allrounder, who underwent back surgery in October, has returned to training but is yet to bat or bowl Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
'Bringing Test cricket home our biggest accomplishment' – Shan Masood
Chance for our young generation to finally watch their heroes, says the Pakistan top-order batsman Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Having Mickey Arthur as coach 'a big advantage' – Dimuth Karunaratne
Sri Lanka captain says that the white-ball players who toured Pakistan recently convinced the team to travel for the Tests Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Pace sensation Gerald Coetzee named in South Africa's Under-19 World Cup squad
One of the four allrounders, Bryce Parsons, was named captain Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
'Hopefully there's some pace and bounce' – Langer makes Perth Test pitch
Australia coach calls flat pitches “a huge problem” for game in wake of MCG abandonment Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Sixathon on the cards in series decider at Wankhede
The teams return to the venue where West Indies knocked India out of the 2016 World T20 Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Ben Stokes 'will be fine' to bowl in South Africa after scans on knee come back clear
Allrounder reported pain in left knee during second Test against New Zealand Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Shorter BPL 'more fun' than BBL – Andre Russell
The West Indies allrounder will captain Rajshahi Royals in the 2019-20 season Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Manohar not to seek re-election as ICC chairman
Health could be one of the reasons for his decision; new chairman to be elected in May Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Back at home, Azhar Ali wants Pakistan to 'quickly return to our groove'
Pakistan captain feels Mickey Arthur’s presence in the Sri Lanka camp could make a difference Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
'I don't want to be pigeon-holed as a white-ball cricketer' – Matt Parkinson
Legspinner awaits further England chances in South Africa, after encouraging blooding in NZ Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Test cricket is back in Pakistan, but it's more than a feel-good narrative
Sri Lanka have picked a full-strength squad, with an eye on maximum Test Championship points Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Durban Heat denied playoffs shot as MSL group stage finishes with latest washout
Fifth abandonment in ten games for Durban confirms Tshwane Spartans’ progression Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.