Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz has been left out of the squad for their tour of Bangladesh after his name was mentioned in the recent spot-fixing trial.

Riaz dropped after trial link

Teenager Pat Cummins followed up his six-wicket haul with the winning boundary as Australia secured a drawn series against South Africa by taking victory in a frantic finish in Johannesburg.

Cummins hands Australia dramatic victory

One of the country’s oldest cricket clubs faces eviction over fears that passers-by could be hit by stray balls.

No ball! Safety fears threaten to hit cricket club for six

Half-centuries from Usman Khawaja and Ricky Ponting, who remains unbeaten, combined with a six-wicket haul by impressive debutant Pat Cummins, gave Australia hope of winning the second Test against South Africa after an enthralling fourth day in Johannesburg.

Ponting carries tourists’ hopes into decisive day

Basil D’Oliveira was an unlikely revolutionary. All he wanted to do was play cricket to the very best of his ability. But when he arrived in Lancashire in the cold, cheerless spring of 1960 from his home in the poor, downtrodden suburbs of Cape Town he set in motion a staggering chain of circumstances outside of hiscontrol.

How Dolly’s 158 runs forced cricket to face its crisis of conscience

Basil D’Oliveira’s life was of such understated heroism and unforced dignity, had such brilliant wide-ranging effect, that when it came to an end this last weekend there might have been an inclination to soften the hard edge of its drama.

James Lawton: D’Oliveira, the quiet hero whose life was a battle for decency

Basil D’Oliveira was about to give up on cricket when he hit on a desperate idea. It changed everything for him, and the world.

Arlott opened door and then people’s minds

Without the dramatic events of the late summer of 1968, Basil D’Oliveira’s life would have been extraordinary. With them, his place in cricket and beyond is imperishable; he changed the course of history.

D’Oliveira’s three weeks that gave rise to a better world

It was testament to Basil D’Oliveira the man as well as the cricketer that he overcame his early struggles in England. He had left his wife behind in South Africa, pregnant with their first child, and could hardly lay bat on ball.

A man for all reasons: cause, character and cricketer

The passing of the sportsman who symbolised the struggle against apartheid leaves one of the most burning questions in cricket history unanswered. What happened on that long August night at Lord’s in 1968 when Basil D’Oliveira, fresh from his series-squaring, career-defining performance against Australia across the Thames, was so controversially left out of the MCC touring party to South Africa?

The years have gone by but the minutes are still missing

Colin Cowdrey was held up a role model to a generation of schoolboys; one of the cricketing gods, regarded not just as England’s natural captain but as the epitome of gentlemanly conduct. An annual lecture is delivered in his honour at Lord’s on the theme “the spirit of cricket”. However, a new book, Cricket at the Crossroads, makes it clear that he may actually have been deeply complicit in what has become known as the D’Oliveira Affair.

How Cowdrey changed sides to placate racists

One of English cricket’s best-loved and most significant players ended his innings yesterday. Basil D’Oliveira, a cricketer who changed the course of history after becoming an unwitting symbol of the struggle against apartheid, died at his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 80.

‘Dolly’, the all-rounder who fought prejudice with a quiet dignity, dies aged 80

South Africa-born former England all-rounder Basil D’Oliveira has died at the age of 80.

Basil D’Oliveira dies aged 80

Dale Steyn was the architect of another Australian batting collapse as South Africa ended the second day of the second Test in Johannesburg yesterday trailing by just 30 runs with all 10 second-innings wickets intact.

Ponting out for a duck as Australians collapse

Jacques Kallis became the first South African to pass 12,000 Test runs as his side built towards a healthy score in the second Test against Australia at Johannesburg.

Jacques Kallis passes 12,000 Test runs for South Africa

South Africa continued the trend for batting collapses in the short series against Australia as they surrendered their advantage late on the opening day of the second Test in Johannesburg yesterday.

Kallis hits 12,000th run before collapse

After all these years, Ricky Ponting still loves playing cricket. Not for him the outlook of the jaundiced old pro hanging on for dear life because he fears what the future holds. There is no trace of envy about those coming up behind, no bitterness invades his soul about what should have been.

Ricky Ponting: Jump before you’re pushed

India marched steadily towards victory after enforcing the follow-on despite an improved batting performance by West Indies in the second innings of the second Test at Eden Gardens yesterday. At the close on the third day, the visitors were 195 for 3, still trailing India by 283 runs, with Darren Bravo (38) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (21) at the crease. Adrian Barath (62) and Kirk Edwards (60) scored dogged half-centuries in West Indies’ second innings after the visitors collapsed to 153 all out first time. West Indies lost opener Kraigg Brathwaite (nine) early, but Barath and Edwards added 93 for the second wicket. “Basically we learnt from our mistakes in the first innings and we applied ourselves a bit more,” Barath said.

India still in control despite battling Barath

Sachin Tendulkar’s record at the SCG makes Mike Hussey nervous but the Australian batsman will do everything to prolong the Indian great’s wait for his 100th international century.

Mike Hussey nervous Sachin Tendulkar will hit 100th century at the SCG

Alastair Cook’s new wife, model Alice Hunt, is a farmer’s daughter, and in the off-season the cricketer shuns the limelight to help out on the family farm in Hockliffe, Bedfordshire.

Alastair Cook weds Alice Hunt

Flintoff was crippled by such despair he was hardly able to get out of bed and wholly lost his joy for the game. He turned to drink and feared he had a serious illness.

Andrew Flintoff: Depression and despair blighted my England career

In 16 days’ time, Andrew Strauss’s world-beating England team will re-engage a cricketing nation some thought should have been kicked out of the international game for good.

James Anderson: We have to blank out the corruption and get on with winning

Sri Lanka levelled their series in South Africa with victory by 208 runs on the fourth day of the second Test at Durban. Set an imposing 450 to win and clinch the three-match series, the hosts were dismissed for 241.

Rangana Herath spins Sri Lanka to first victory in 15 Tests

Australia’s pace attack produced a bowling display reminiscent of the side’s era of dominance as they swept India aside to secure a 122-run victory in the first Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia beat India at the MCG by 122 runs

The chances of England’s highly sensitive Test series against Pakistan passing off peacefully next month took a turn for the worse on Monday when Wahab Riaz was included in a 16-man squad.

Pakistan bring in Riaz and Akmal for England Test matches

Our panel of experts, Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd, Lawrence Booth and Paul Newman pick out the best moments of 2011.

Andrew Strauss’s England are a big hit in an incredible year for cricket

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will remain a Surrey player for the remainder of his international career. He initially joined Surrey initially on loan in 2010.

Kevin Pietersen signs new Surrey deal

Andrew Flintoff, the former England captain, has admitted suffering depression during the 2006-07 Ashes in Australia.

Andrew Flintoff suffered depression in Ashes whitewash

Mike Hussey fears India’s Sachin Tendulkar will end wait for his 100th international century in Sydney.

Sachin Tendulakar may finally complete his 100th hundred, fears Australia’s Mike Hussey

Special report: The rise of the two-Test series is in danger of killing the sport, writes Scyld Berry.

Cricket’s most deadly virus could lead to extinction

To confirm their No 1 status, Strauss’s team need to bowl out sides are unhelpful wickets.

England must win in Asia to confirm their No 1 status

The Irish journeyman who battered England’s Ashes heroes at Cricket World Cup with thunderous hit of 106.

Alternative heroes of 2011: Kevin O’Brien, the pink-haired journeyman who battered England’s Ashes heroes

Sri Lanka (338 & 279) beat South Africa (168 & 241) by 208 runs Sri Lanka recorded its first Test win in South Africa to tie their three-match cricket series at 1-1 ahead of next weeks decider.

Sri Lanka defeat South Africa to level series and set up decider

Jonathan Liew runs the rule over a riveting opening Test between Australia and India.

Australia v India: five things we learned from the MCG

Australia’s Michael Clarke and India’s Singh Dhoni reflect on their teams performances as Australia claim victory in the boxing day test.

Michael Clarke: Australia’s win over India is a great start to the series

India captain MS Doni criticises side’s big-name batsmen after they fail against Australia in first Test at MCG.

India’s batsmen ‘flopped’, says captain MS Dhoni, after first Test defeat against Australia at MCG

In pics: Sachin Tendulkar and team-mates dismissed for a paltry 169.

India’s batsmen fail again: in pictures

Australia bt India by 122 runs Aussie pace attack produces bowling display reminiscent of era of dominance to claim MCG victory.

Australia pace bowlers knock over India’s batsmen as hosts claim first Test victory on day four at MCG

Batsman calls for England and Pakistan to show cricket in a good light as he relishes challenges ahead.

Ian Bell: both England and Pakistan must put on a good display

Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag react to another gripping day of the first test between Australia and India at the MCG as the tourists take four late wickets to leave the tie evenly poised.

Australia v India: Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag reflect on day three at MCG

Sri Lanka (338 & 256-7) lead South Africa (168) by 426 Sri Lanka set to level three-match series against South Africa after claiming 426-run lead by close of play on day three.

Sri Lanka edge towards second-Test defeat of South Africa

Video: commentator Ian Healy takes a spin, falls off and gets run over at MCG.

Australia v India: Segway claims victim No 2 as commentator Ian Healy falls off and gets run over at MCG

Ricky Ponting has no plans to retire after second half-century of first Test against India rescues Australia.

Australia v India: defiant Ricky Ponting vows to bat on despite calls for him to stand aside

Aus (333 & 179-8) v Ind (282) Old firm of Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting keep Australia alive with fighting century stand on day three.

India hit back on day three after Ben Hilfenhaus claims five-wicket haul to leave first Test finely poised

Aus (333 & 179-8) v Ind (282) Old firm of Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting keep Australia alive with fighting century stand on day three.

India hit back on day three after Ben Hilfenhaus claims five-wcket haul to leave first Test finely poised

The sporting world lost a number of greats in 2011 – here the performers who knew them describe what a loss they are.

Sporting obituaries for 2011: Graham Dilley, Fred Titmus, Joe Frazier, Trevor Bailey, Alex Hay, Marco Simoncelli

The sporting world lost a number of greats in 2011 – here the performers who knew them describe what a loss they are.

Sports stars who died in 2011 – by those who knew them

Friends from the sporting world pay tribute to the ones we lost in 2011.

Sporting obituaries for 2011: Ginger McCain, Basil D’Oliveira and Dan Wheldon

Friends from the sporting world pay tribute to the ones we lost in 2011.

Friends from the sporting world pay tribute to the stars who passed away in 2011

SL (338 & 7-1) lead SA (168) by 177 runs Sri Lanka gain control of second Test against South Africa at Durban on day two, after 14 wickets fall for 224 runs.

Sri Lanka take control of second Test against South Africa thanks to five wickets from Chanaka Welegedara