Cricket news round-up – January 17: Honours even at Port Elizabeth, no BCCI contract for Dhoni

England finished Day 1 at Port Elizabeth on 224/4; Dhoni did not find get a BCCI central contract; and New Zealand Women and Pakistan announced their respective squad.

Cricket news round-up – January 14: West Indies recall Dwayne Bravo after three years

West Indies have included Dwayne Bravo in their squad; Root missed nets ahead of the Port Elizabeth Test; and the Royals will play the Challengers in Qualifier 2 of the BPL, the winner among whom will face the Tigers in the final.

Bangladesh Premier League 2019 Eliminator, Chattogram Challengers vs Dhaka Platoon: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Dhaka Platoon will host Chattogram Challengers for the Eliminator of the 2019 BPL, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

Australia v Pakistan, 3rd T20I, Perth: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

Already 1-0 up in the series, Australia will want to welcome their new coach Andrew McDonald with a series win.

Australia v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Canberra: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

After rain forced abandonment in the opener, much to the Australia captain’s annoyance, there is an increased edge to the second T20I.

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st T20I, Sydney: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Australia will host Pakistan for a 3-match T20I series. The first of these matches will be played at Sydney.

National T20 Cup 2019, Final: Northern v Balochistan – Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Northern and Balochistan will meet in the final of the National T20 Cup at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on October 24.

National T20 Cup 2019, Semi-final 1: Northern v Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Preview, Prediction

Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will face off in Semi-Final 1 of the 2019 National T20 Cup at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.

Caribbean Premier League 2019 statistical round-up after tournament: King, Walsh Jr finish on top

Brandon King had the most runs (496), Rahkeem Cornwall the best strike rate (191), Hayden Walsh Jr most wickets (22), and Imran Tahir was the most economical (5.62).

Caribbean Premier League 2019 statistical round-up after October 8: King, Walsh Jr, Tahir strive for top spots

Brandon King has most runs, sixes, and the highest individual score; Hayden Walsh Jr has most wickets and the best figures; and Imran Tahir has been the most economical bowler.