Kirtley to stay on with Test squad
James Kirtley is to stay on with England's Test squad after the one-day international series.Kirtley was due to go home on Monday with the rest of the one-day specialists, but with James Anderson doubtful for…
Lara keen to exorcise ghosts of the past
Brian Lara: 'There won't be any hangover from the last trip'© Getty ImagesWest Indies arrived in South Africa for the start of their two-month tour, and Brian Lara was keen to play down comparisons with…
Kirsten and Adams back for South Africa
South Africa today announced a 13-man squad for the second and third Test matches against West Indies.Gary Kirsten returned following the birth of his son, while Paul Adams replaced Robin Peterson after recovering from a…
NSW turn to Waughs for salvation
New South Wales 4 for 96 (S Waugh 2*, M Waugh 2*) trail Queensland 5 for 431 dec (Maher 116, Law 146*) by 335 runs ScorecardNew South Wales endured another forgettable day in their make-or-break…
Jones given the all-clear for the Caribbean
Simon Jones: all set for the Caribbean© Getty ImagesSimon Jones has been cleared to join England's tour of West Indies next week after scans revealed no substantial problem with his shin.Jones was due to fly…
Daniel in Sri Lanka Test squad
Sri Lanka have called up three Test specialists for the forthcomingtwo-match series against Zimbabwe. Thilan Samaraweera, Ian Daniel, anopening batsman, and Prasanna Jayawardene will leave for Harare on Monday.The selectors have not yet confirmed which…
Rebel returns lift Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka 66 for 2 (Samaraweera 12*, Sangakkara 41*) trail Zimbabwe 294 (Ervine 75, Chigumbura 63) by 228 runsScorecardOn his return to Zimbabwe colours, Heath Streak was dismissed for 1 and failed to take a…
China look to India for cricket boost
Jagmohan Dalmiya: eager to get China into the fold© AFPIndia have backed China's bid to secure affiliate membership of the International Cricket Council, a move that has been welcomed by the sports mandarins in a…
Gang of four meet to discuss Zimbabwe's future
Ehsan Mani: an exclusive gathering© Getty ImagesA select group of cricket heavyweights will meet in Dubai on Thursday to deliberate on Zimbabwe's future as a Test team following the revolt and subsequent sacking of 15…
BCCI likely to invite Kofi Annan
The Indian board is likely to invite Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, to attend its platinum jubilee celebrations in November. According to a report in The Indian Express, a formal invite to Annan will be…