Cricket news round-up – January 1: Naseem Shah to miss Under 19 World Cup

Trevor Penney joins West Indies team as the assistant coach for the white-ball cricket. Naseem Shah has not been included in the Pakistan squad for the upcoming ICC Under 19 World Cup.

Big Bash League 2019 Match 18, Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Brisbane Heat will host Perth Scorchers for Match 18 of the 2019-20 BBL at Carrara Oval.

Women’s cricket in 2019: Ellyse Perry, Mali Women, Anjali Chand, a Bangladesh-Thailand celebration, Sophie Devine feature in talking points

Our round-up includes an Perry's incredible year, an abject show by Mali, a celebration like none other, Anjali Chand's debut, and a quote by Devine.

Cricket news round-up – December 27: de Kock rescues South Africa, Smith-Labuschagne juggernaut rolls on

Smith and Labuschagne got their by-now-familiar fifties against New Zealand; de Kock's onslaught helped South Africa recover against England; no Pakistani will feature in the Asia XI for the T20Is in Bangladesh next year; and Australia have included Swepson in the squad for the Sydney Test.

ODI 2019, Standout player, best team – Rohit dominates England’s fairytale year

England are the best team of the year while Rohit Sharma ends 2019 as the best performer.

BBL 2019-20 Match 13, Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

Melbourne Stars will host Adelaide Strikers for Match 13, at Carrara. Both sides are unbeaten in the tournament so far.

Cricket news round-up – December 26: ICC rankings are “absolute garbage” – Michael Vaughan

Vaughan’s ire at ICC rankings, Ranji matches affected by eclipse, and Swepson gets a call-up

ODI statistical highlights 2019: Rohit, Shami share top spots in England’s World Cup year

England had the best win-loss ratio this year (2.8), Rohit Sharma the most runs (1,490), and Mohammed Shami the most wickets (42).

Big Bash League 2019, Standout player, biggest takeaway, best team – Haris Rauf, Glenn Maxwell, and cricket in times of AQI readings

After the first week of BBL 2019-20, we look at all the talking points.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

The third ODI of the 3-match series between India and West Indies will be played at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.