'Well walked young man'
David Shepherd: a thorough gentleman, one of the best umpires © Getty Images Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka wicketkeeper)He was always a thorough gentleman, courteous and one of the best umpires the game has seen. It…
Africa and Asia set to go head-to-head
Jacques Kallis could be called upon to take on Asia's finest © Getty Images Africa and Asia are set to go head-to-head in a three-match one-day series from August 15 to 21, in a tournament…
Sangakkara strikes ton in warm-up
Scorecard Thilan Samaraweera sweeps during his 95 against the West Indians © AFP Kumar Sangakkara warmed up for next week's two-Test series with a solid ton for the Sri Lankan Board President's XI against the…
India need balance in their line-up
Zaheer Khan: has struck fine form in the Indian Oil Cup © AFP India's reshuffled batting order for the second match of the tri-series was the talk of the evening in Dambulla. It seemed that…
Essex stay top of Division One
Division OneLeague tableEssex continued their impressive National League form with a tight four-run win in their top-of-the-table clash with Middlesex. Essex held their nerve towards the end as Ben Scott's half-century just about kept Middlesex…
Wickets aplenty, but rain has the final say
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Zaheer Khan's fiery burst gave Asia XI a chance but rain forced the third game at Durban to be abandoned © Getty Images In conditions heavily assisting seam…
West Indies send out invitations for Australian tour
Brian Lara: West Indies selectors hope he is available for the impending Australia tour © Getty Images The West Indies cricket selectors have asked 30 players to make themselves available for the forthcoming tour to…
Zimbabwe President's XI to play in Duleep Trophy
Hamilton Masakadza will lead the Zimbabwe President's XI at the Duleep trophy in India © Getty Images In an effort to arrest the continuing decline of the national side, Zimbabwean authorities have been forced to…
Mahmood and Newby sign extensions
Sajid Mahmood has lost his form and his place in the Lancashire side since his England debut in 2004 © Getty Images Two of Lancashire's promising quick bowlers, Sajid Mahmood and Oliver Newby, have signed…
Harmison will perform any role
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…