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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Somerset batsman talks about his breakthrough 2019 and white-ball ambitions Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

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.

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.

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.

One of the four allrounders, Bryce Parsons, was named captain Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Australia coach calls flat pitches “a huge problem” for game in wake of MCG abandonment Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

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.

Allrounder reported pain in left knee during second Test against New Zealand Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

The West Indies allrounder will captain Rajshahi Royals in the 2019-20 season Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

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.

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.

Legspinner awaits further England chances in South Africa, after encouraging blooding in NZ Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

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.

Fifth abandonment in ten games for Durban confirms Tshwane Spartans’ progression Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.