MCC start with a draw
ScorecardThe MCC batted the whole of the first day, scoring 334 for 8. The Nawab of Pataudi played with care at the start of his innings, but after reaching his hundred he hit with great…
Jamie Dalrymple joins Glamorgan
Fresh start: Jamie Dalrymple has disappeared from the England scene and has now opted for a new challenge with Glamorgan © Getty Images Jamie Dalrymple has signed a three-year deal with Glamorgan after turning down…
Imran Khan arrested at Lahore rally
Pakistan's former captain, Imran Khan, a political opponent of the country's president, Pervez Musharraf, has been arrested after making his first public appearance since emergency rule was declared in the country.According to witness reports, Imran…
Lehmann and Gillespie push for spinner at MCG
Brad Hogg has received support from Tom Moody after going wicketless against South Australia © Getty Images The South Australians Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie have called for Australia to play a spinner on Boxing…
Seamers bowl Uttar Pradesh to final
ScorecardFor 33 tense minutes, Uttar Pradesh struggled for a wicket - grassing a catch and missing two run-out opportunities - before grabbing the three needed to beat Saurashtra, by 48 runs, and reach the Ranji…
Tendulkar conferred Padma Vibhushan
Sachin Tendulkar is among 13 personalities to be conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour.Tendulkar, and Vishwanath Anand, the highest-ranked chess player in the world, are the first sportsmen to receive the honour in…
Andy Kirsten named Kenya's coach
South African Andy Kirsten has been appointed as Kenya's coach until the World Cup qualifiers in 2009, Cricket Kenya officials said on Monday. Kirsten, who assisted Sandeep Patil during the 2003 World Cup when Kenya…
Australia and West Indies off to winning starts
Kyle Corbin made 39 as West Indies Under-19s chased 175 against Sri Lanka U-19s © International Cricket Council Australia and West Indies got their Under-19 World Cup campaigns off to winning starts on day two…
Rain pushes semi-final to reserve day
Heavy rain meant no play was possible in the MTN Domestic Championship semi-final between the Titans and Cape Cobras on Sunday.The match, being held at the SuperSport Park in Centurion, has been postponed to Monday,…
Sri Lanka need to forget near-miss
Mystery man: Ajantha Mendis took three wickets on his debut and is a real talent to watch © AFP Match factsSaturday, April 12, 2008 Start time 9.30am (13.30GMT) Big pictureSri Lanka had the opening…