Cricket news round-up – December 12: India win series, Sri Lanka 202/5, Asghar appointed Afghanistan captain

India beat West Indies 2-1; Sri Lanka finished Day 1 on 202/5; Mayank replaced Dhawan for the ODIs against West Indies; Afghanistan named Asghar as their captain across formats; and Smith was named Director of South African cricket.

1st Test, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Day 2 preview: Test cricket returns to Pakistan, but Sri Lanka make it an even day

On Test cricket’s return to Pakistan, Sri Lanka make it a contest.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Rawalpindi: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

Test cricket returns to Pakistan, but can Sri Lanka spoil the party?

Cricket news round-up – December 10: England Women win, no Lakmal in Pakistan, Bangladesh win SAG gold

England Women went 1-0 up against Pakistan Women; Bangladesh won their second gold medal in cricket in the SAG; Lakmal will miss the Pakistan Tests; and Jaffer scaled new a new height.

Cricket news round-up – December 8: After a decade, Fawad Alam returns to Pakistan Test squad

Excerpt: Alam returns, Anderson, Bairstow and Wood are recalled, and a dangerous MCG pitch

Cricket news round-up – December 7: Angry Virat Kohli masterclass powers India

Kohli’s masterclass, Naseem Shah in U19 World Cup squad, and CSA suspend Moroe.

Cricket news round-up – November 15: Shami, Pujara star as India assert dominance

India lords over Bangladesh on opening day, Pakistan announce return of Test cricket, and Jemimah seals 3-0 win for the wome.

Cricket news round-up – October 10: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to complete famous sweep

Sri Lanka embarrass Pakistan, Australia break another record, and Kohli has a suggestion for the World Test Championship.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Pakistan’s form and composition are under scrutiny as Sri Lanka aim to secure a famous sweep.

Cricket news round-up – October 8: Silverwood named England coach, Sri Lanka do it again

Silverwood is new England head coach, Sri Lanka seal T20I series against Pakistan, and Australia have surprises in their T20I squad.