Ponting to miss third Test
Ricky Ponting: more time on the sidelines© Getty ImagesRicky Ponting has been ruled out of the third Test against India as his broken thumb still requires time to heal. X-rays revealed that his thumb wasn't…
Et tu Bvute?
Heath Streak: his testimony will start the ball rolling© Getty ImagesThe ICC hearing into allegations of racism, which starts today in Harare, faces being stillborn with the revelation in today's Daily Telegraph that the rebel…
Trescothick's nemesis, and how to dismiss Vaughan
Of the England batsmen expected to line-up against Glenn McGrath and Co. in the first Test at Lord's, only two have played Australia before. Marcus Trescothick has clearly struggled to live up to his status…
Vaas will miss Indian Oil Cup opener
Chaminda Vaas: out © Getty Images Sri Lanka will start the Indian Oil Cup without Chaminda Vaas, their in-formnew ball veteran, who pulled a hamstring against West Indies at the weekend.Vaas is likely to miss…
Midlands beat Manicaland by ten wickets in Mutare
Despite a dogged rearguard action led by Guy Croxford, Manicaland went down to Midlands by ten wickets in their match that ended just before tea at the picturesque Mutare Sports Club today. Three wickets in…
Shoaib keen to end hibernation
Shoaib Akhtar: fit and back in form © Getty Images Shoaib Akhtar has told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he is fit and ready to leave his mark on the English when they tour…
Browne leads Barbados to victory
Scorecard Trinidad and Tobago batsman Samuel Badree is bowled by Dwayne Smith © T&TE Barbados beat Trinidad and Tobago by 41 runs under Duckworth-Lewis in a rain-hit second round match to record their first win…
Too much experimentation can backfire, says Kapil
Kapil Dev: 'Rahul Dravid has led the side well and has responded to the added responsibility in a positive manner' © Getty Images Kapil Dev, the former Indian captain, has warned that too many experiments…
Cosgrove and Lehmann settle South Australia
ScorecardDarren Lehmann was on the verge of another century for South Australia after propping up his side's top order with Mark Cosgrove on day one against Western Australia at Adelaide Oval. When bad light and…
Injury concern over Fleming
The seriousness of Stephen Fleming's finger injury is not yet certain © Getty Images Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand captain, has sustained a finger injury while warming up for a match between Wellington and Central…