Tristan Lavalette

Financial power India is the heartbeat for cricket and bring a fervour that is unmatched in the sport.

After receiving a $130,000 contract in the Indian Premier League, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi might one day be the face of cricket.

Cricket's financial power India has never truly dominated five-day Test cricket, but a sustained run of success is imminent due to its depth of talent and heft.

Australia's aging Test cricket team faces its mortality after losing the first Test against India as a decision from last season haunts a misfiring batting order.

Australia will be wary knowing an underdog India have lifted off the canvas before, but they are strong favorites in a series that always captivates the cricket world.

Australia has strengthened its support for Afghanistan women's cricket, which has eroded under the Taliban, but one of the sport's thorniest issues remains in limbo.

Women's cricket has mapped out a strategy between straddling internationals and franchise leagues in a blueprint that its men's counterparts could look at.

After losing to New Zealand in cricket's biggest upset, more tough times could be ahead for India, whose incredible wealth and influence is for once meaningless.

Indian cricket has strengthened its relationship with Saudi Arabia after confirmation that the Indian Premier League's mega auction will be held in Jeddah.

The prospect of cricketers from foes India and Pakistan teaming up has moved a step closer with a reboot of the Afro-Asia Cup on the cards.