Nathan Astle's exclusion was part of New Zealand's 'long-term planning' © Getty Images Nathan Astle, dropped from the New Zealand squad for the remaining two matches of a five-match series against Sri Lanka, was told…
New Zealand Cricket has admonished a stadium announcer for taunting Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir during the third T20 on Friday.Long-time announcer Mark McLeod, who is contracted by NZC, had played a cash register sound…
ScorecardBall-by-ball detailsRunako Morton gave West Indies' batting a timely boost with a maiden double century on the second day against MCC. He formed the backbone of a strong reply to MCC's 260 while Daren Ganga…
'Bowling a little quicker has helped' - AstleConsistency and speed through the air have marked Todd Astle's route back to the national side, the legspinner has said. Astle had played a solitary Test in 2012…
Dale Steyn: man of the moment after his 6 for 49 © Getty Images The New Zealand captain, Daniel Vettori, branded his side's performance against South Africa "inept" after they lost the second Test at…
No slip fielding for Rahul Dravid but he was ready and upbeat for the Wanderers clash © AFP Few people give them a chance against a side that have lost only 13 of 72 home…
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details3:52Nicholas: Burns' performance was commandingTwo parallel contests took place on day three of the first Test at the Gabba.In the first, which should dictate the outcome of the match, Australia tossed 10…
Derbyshire have signed former Australian international Ian Harvey who will be considered a British national courtesy of him having played county cricket since 1999.Harvey, who played 73 ODIs for Australia and was in the side…
Live scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out S Badrinath's unbeaten 82 propelled India Red to an imposing 303 © Cricinfo Ltd A couple of controlled half-centuries propelled India Red to an imposing total before…
Harmison: 'I imagine we'll be playing on turning wickets, but we will adapt to whatever' © Getty Images Steve Harmison was braced to do his best in the interests of his team, after joining up…