2014-Year in REVIEW

It was a straightforward defensive shot, only, Ryan Harris' delivery broke Michael Carberry's bat.

The Williams sisters received some cricket coaching from Australia batsman, Aaron Finch.

Peter Siddle and Michael Clarke kiss the urn after Australia regained the Ashes.

Mitchell Johnson was all smiles after winning the Allan Border Medal.

It was a serene setting as Australia and England faced off in a T20I at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart.

Sachin Tendulkar, who was awarded India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, poses with his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar.

The pink ball was on trial during a Sheffield Shield match.

A fan poses during a media opportunity to mark the one year countdown for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Australia's slip cordon during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Graeme Smith poses with his wife and kids after making his final international appearance.

Former West Indian cricketers, Andy Roberts, Richie Richardson and Curtly Ambrose were awarded knighthoods.

Shahid Afridi did a Miandad, scoring back-to-back sixes off Ashwin in the final over to help his side to victory in the Asia Cup match against India.

It was a historic moment for Afghanistan cricket as the national team defeated Bangladesh in the Asia Cup to register their first win against a Test playing nation.

Netherlands once again pulled off a giant-taming act as they defeated England for the second time in a World T20 match.

It was a memorable T20 farewell for Sanga and Mahela as Sri Lanka conquered the unbeaten Indians to clinch the 2014 World T20 title.

Suresh Raina's incredible hitting against KXIP ended in a tame fashion.

Kolkata Knight Riders emerged champions of IPL 2014, winning the title for the second time.

The England-India series was marred by the James Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja spat.

After losing the Test at Lord's, England came back superbly to win the Test series.

India returned the favour by winning the ODI series comfortably.

Indian women, playing a Test match for the first time in 8 years, emerged victors against England.

Mahela Jayawardene played his final Test match against Pakistan at Colombo (SSC).

Chennai Super Kings ended their trophy drought by beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of CLT20 2014.

After his fallout with ECB, Kevin Pietersen reveals it all in his autobiography.

A few days after KP, Sachin Tendulkar too came out with his autobiography, titled 'Playing it My Way'. The batting legend was seen with his esteemed colleagues during the book launch.

The entire West Indian team was present with the captain during the toss before the 4th ODI against India. West Indies boycotted the tour after this game.

India defeated Sri Lanka 5-0 for the first time in ODI history.

Cricket bats were put out in memory of Phil Hughes, who died at a very young age after being struck by a bouncer.

The Adelaide Test between Australia and India was played in memory of Phil Hughes.

Jono Dean of the Adelaide Strikers breaks his bat while batting during the Big Bash League match against Hobart Hurricanes.