Cricket news round-up – January 24: Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's record-breaking win against Zimbabwe helped them take 1-0 lead in the ongoing Test series. Australia and West Indies reached the quarter-final of the Under-19 World Cup. ICC revealed the name of the host cities for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021.

ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 points table, January 20, 2019: England third team to reach three figures

England are on 116, but they are some distance behind both Australia (296), let alone India (360).

West Indies vs Ireland 3rd T20I, Basseterre: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Ireland cannot lose the 3-match T20I series in West Indies. In fact, all they need to win the series is another washed-out match.

West Indies vs Ireland, 2nd T20I, Basseterre: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

West Indies, 0-1 down in the 3-match T20I series, will now host Ireland for a double header at Basseterre.

Cricket news round-up – January 16: Ben Stokes becomes ICC Player of the Year, Rishabh Pant to miss Rajkot ODI

Ben Stokes became the ICC Player of the Year. The BCCI confirmed Rishabh Pant's removal from Rajkot ODI. Ireland won the first T20I against West Indies.

West Indies vs Ireland, 1st T20I, St George’s: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Dwayne Bravo’s return will occupy all the attention and add to Ireland’s troubles.

West Indies vs Ireland, 3rd ODI, St George’s: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Series is sealed, but Ireland need a morale-boosting win

West Indies vs Ireland 2nd ODI, Bridgetown: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

West Indies beat Ireland in the first ODI, at Kensington Oval, by 5 wickets. They will now meet for the second match, at the same venue.

ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 points table, January 7, 2019: England move to third place, Australia march on

India (360 points) are still on top, though Australia (296) has reduced the gap. With 86 points, England are at third place.

West Indies vs Ireland, 1st ODI, Bridgetown: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

It’s a new era for both sides as Ireland and West Indies look to get going under new captains.