Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors
Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum
Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match
Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.
Modi calms England Test concerns
Indian board chief Lalit Modi assures England that the first Test will not be moved to accommodate the Champions League final.
Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.
Fletcher still coming, say Hants
Chairman Rod Bransgrove says Duncan Fletcher's role with South Africa will not affect his consultancy job at Hampshire.
PCB reveals Asif opium detention
Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for possessing opium this year, a Pakistan Cricket Board committee confirms.
ECB steps up fast-bowling programme
Clearly keeping an eye on the future, the ECB has decided to send six of the country's most promising fast bowlers to Florida for a three-week training camp.
Symonds recalled as Watson left to fight with Krejza
Andrew Symonds' Test exile is officially over after Ricky Ponting confirmed the allrounder would play in Thursday's first Test against New Zealand.
Australia start on the road to recovery
Cricinfo previews the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane.
Himachal and Bengal crush opponents
A round-up for the third day's play of the third-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Plate League.
ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe
An ICC task force appointed to assess the current situation of cricket in Zimbabwe has arrived in the country on a three-day fact-finding mission.
BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour
BCCI has sought security clearance from the government for next year's tour of Pakistan, said Borad president
Yuvi is the front runner for Ganguly's spot: Srikkanth
Yuvraj Singh's match-winning hundreds in the first two one-dayers versus England could finally cement his test berth.
ICC task force reach Zimbabwe to assess situation
The ICC task force comprising Arjuna Ranatunga, Julian Hunte and Haroon Lorgat are in Zimbabwe on a fact-finding mission.
Asif was caught carrying Opium: Ex-PCB official
Ex-PCB COO Shafqat Naghmi said that Md Asif was carrying a small quantity of opium when he was detained at the Dubai airport.
Symonds not good enough for Test yet: Waugh
Former Aus cricketer Mark Waugh feels that Symonds desn't deserve to return to Test team yet as he was yet to regain his form.
BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour
"We have asked for the government clearance and will decide once it comes," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar told Reuters.
ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation
An International Cricket Council (ICC) task force is touring Zimbabwe to assess how to help the troubled southern African team return to the test fold after nearly three years in the wilderness.
Pietersen considers changes against India
England captain Kevin Pietersen is considering changes to his line up for the third one-day international against India on Thursday, with bowlers Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom both in contention.
India tour to go as scheduled: PCB
Putting to rest all the speculations, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said that the BCCI has assured them that India will go ahead with its tour of Pakistan in January next year. According to PCB, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar has informed its neighbouring board chief Ijaz Butt that he had written to the Indian government for security clearance and a reply is expected in 10 to 12 days.
Asif was carrying opium: Naghmi
Fast bowler Mohammad Asif was detained at Dubai airport this year for possessing opium, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) three-man inquiry committee said on Tuesday.
Referee rebukes Broad for 'wide ball' protest
<p>Stuart Broad had his first brush with officialdom at the conclusion of England's 54-run defeat to India on Monday and, judging by the aggressive and slightly confrontational way in which the fast bowler plays cricket, it is unlikely to be his last. Broad was hauled in front of Roshan Mahanama, the match referee, after reacting petulantly to a rather harsh wide call from the match umpire, Russell Tiffin.</p>
Symonds, all-round bad boy, rides to rescue of Australia
<p>In 1995, Andrew Symonds was made England's young cricketer of the year. It wasn't his fault. This is worth making clear because he has been eminently culpable for most of the other contentious events in his career since.</p>
Indian board seek Test delay to avoid Twenty20 final clash
<p>Test cricket received another slap in the face yesterday when the Indian game's governing body asked its English counterpart whether it would be prepared to delay next month's first Test between the sides for a day. The request has been made so that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian captain, can play in the final of the Twenty20 Champions League should his side, the Chennai Super Kings, reach it.</p>
Yuvraj puts improving England in their place
<p>Better, but still not good enough. High quality, confident teams that are playing to their full potential do not give opponents many opportunities yet England twice had India in trouble during yesterday's second one-dayer in Indore, but on each occasion they failed to capitalise.</p>
Pieterson defends team selection
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Kevin Pietersen insisted England had not made a mistake in picking an
unchanged team after slumping to another heavy defeat in the second one-day
international against India.
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Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match Modi calms England Test concerns Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell Fletcher still coming, say Hants PCB reveals Asif opium detention ECB steps up fast-bowling programme Symonds recalled as Watson left to fight with Krejza Australia start on the road to recovery Himachal and Bengal crush opponents ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour Yuvi is the front runner for Ganguly's spot: Srikkanth ICC task force reach Zimbabwe to assess situation Asif was caught carrying Opium: Ex-PCB official Symonds not good enough for Test yet: Waugh BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour ICC task force in Zimbabwe to assess situation Pietersen considers changes against India India tour to go as scheduled: PCB Asif was carrying opium: Naghmi
Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match Modi calms England Test concerns Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell Fletcher still coming, say Hants PCB reveals Asif opium detention ECB steps up fast-bowling programme Symonds recalled as Watson left to fight with Krejza Australia start on the road to recovery Himachal and Bengal crush opponents ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe BCCI seeks security clearance for Pakistan tour Yuvi is the front runner for Ganguly's spot: Srikkanth ICC task force reach Zimbabwe to assess situation Asif was caught carrying Opium: Ex-PCB official Symonds not good enough for Test yet: Waugh
Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match Modi calms England Test concerns Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell Fletcher still coming, say Hants PCB reveals Asif opium detention ECB steps up fast-bowling programme Symonds recalled as Watson left to fight with Krejza Australia start on the road to recovery Himachal and Bengal crush opponents ICC fact-finding mission arrives in Zimbabwe
Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match Modi calms England Test concerns Durham sign all-rounder Blackwell Fletcher still coming, say Hants PCB reveals Asif opium detention
Trapped bowlers let it rip indoors Aussies more vulnerable: McCullum
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England Pietersen rues missed opportunity England to face ex-coach Fletcher Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Ramnarine re-elected WIPA president Ganguly to play for Bengal West Indies earn praise for performance in SL Srikkanth backs Yuvraj for Ganguly slot Unlucky Geeves can't stop Victoria success 'Kidnapping' Yuvi only chance for us, jokes Pietersen 'I can see Krejza playing for the next 10 years' Yuvraj 2, England 0 Duncan Fletcher returns as consultant to South Africa Pakistan could switch home series to India: PCB Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi 'We were looking at a score of 250' Statistical highlights from Indore ODI Indian board seek Test delay to avoid Twenty20 final clash Yuvraj puts improving England in their place Pieterson defends team selection Yuvraj frustrates England in big hitters battle
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England Pietersen rues missed opportunity England to face ex-coach Fletcher Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Ramnarine re-elected WIPA president Ganguly to play for Bengal West Indies earn praise for performance in SL Srikkanth backs Yuvraj for Ganguly slot Unlucky Geeves can't stop Victoria success 'Kidnapping' Yuvi only chance for us, jokes Pietersen 'I can see Krejza playing for the next 10 years' Yuvraj 2, England 0 Duncan Fletcher returns as consultant to South Africa Pakistan could switch home series to India: PCB Manhas, Bhatia lift Delhi 'We were looking at a score of 250' Statistical highlights from Indore ODI
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England Pietersen rues missed opportunity England to face ex-coach Fletcher Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Ramnarine re-elected WIPA president Ganguly to play for Bengal West Indies earn praise for performance in SL Srikkanth backs Yuvraj for Ganguly slot Unlucky Geeves can't stop Victoria success 'Kidnapping' Yuvi only chance for us, jokes Pietersen 'I can see Krejza playing for the next 10 years' Yuvraj 2, England 0
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England Pietersen rues missed opportunity England to face ex-coach Fletcher Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Ramnarine re-elected WIPA president Ganguly to play for Bengal West Indies earn praise for performance in SL Srikkanth backs Yuvraj for Ganguly slot Unlucky Geeves can't stop Victoria success
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait Brilliant Yuvraj sees off England Pietersen rues missed opportunity England to face ex-coach Fletcher Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal
Geeves robbed of maiden first-class ton Symonds friendship as strong as ever Bollinger ready after two-month wait
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England Live text - India v England Gough slams England 'favouritism' Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Sidebottom set to miss out again Rajshahi and Barisal emerge on top Vettori slams 'poor' batting effort Yuvraj and Gambhir steady India Alcohol a factor in Symonds' downfall Dropped catches, and the spell of the day Indore ODI: India stumble to 43/3 Gayle ton in vain as Pakistan claim clean sweep India elect to bat in second ODI Nazir century propels Lahore to ICL title Pathan, Rahane shine on day one Yuvraj's fitness only concern for India Players left in lurch as ECB fails to agree terms with IPL On the Front Foot: Middlesex are caught in the middle of a right muddle Pietersen has to avoid a culture of defeatism England left reeling by Yuvraj onslaught England off to a one-day disaster
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England Live text - India v England Gough slams England 'favouritism' Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Sidebottom set to miss out again Rajshahi and Barisal emerge on top Vettori slams 'poor' batting effort Yuvraj and Gambhir steady India Alcohol a factor in Symonds' downfall Dropped catches, and the spell of the day Indore ODI: India stumble to 43/3 Gayle ton in vain as Pakistan claim clean sweep India elect to bat in second ODI Nazir century propels Lahore to ICL title Pathan, Rahane shine on day one Yuvraj's fitness only concern for India
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England Live text - India v England Gough slams England 'favouritism' Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Sidebottom set to miss out again Rajshahi and Barisal emerge on top Vettori slams 'poor' batting effort Yuvraj and Gambhir steady India Alcohol a factor in Symonds' downfall Dropped catches, and the spell of the day Indore ODI: India stumble to 43/3
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England Live text - India v England Gough slams England 'favouritism' Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Sidebottom set to miss out again Rajshahi and Barisal emerge on top Vettori slams 'poor' batting effort Yuvraj and Gambhir steady India Alcohol a factor in Symonds' downfall Dropped catches, and the spell of the day
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England Live text - India v England Gough slams England 'favouritism' Pakistan seal Windies whitewash No agreement on England IPL deal Sidebottom set to miss out again
Owning up the first step to redemption Victoria head for outright win India elect to bat against England
Hodge dismissed in record match Sidebottom set to miss out again Coach Mushtaq denied work permit Pietersen praises 'super' India Pakistan wrap up Windies series England stars wait on IPL meeting White ready to be No. 1 spinner McCullum hurts foot as New Zealand face defeat Watson wants Symonds in Test side Hyderabad level contest with close win Top order seals draw for Zimbabweans India 100 yrs ahead of Australia, Hayden told Let Dravid decide what he wants to do Post run riot, Yuvi front-runner for Dada's Test spot Chanderpaul's ton goes in vain as Pak take series Pawar vs Dalmiya: BCCI to move Supreme Court Hyderabad Heroes beat Lahore Badshahs in second final Akram attacks Hayden for his comments about India British media go ga-ga over Yuvi, lambast England US Cricket Council planning T20 tourney 2nd ODI: Pakistan beats West Indies by 24 runs On the Front Foot: Middlesex are caught in the middle of a right muddle Pietersen has to avoid a culture of defeatism England left reeling by Yuvraj onslaught England off to a one-day disaster Flintoff goes over the top as practice salvoes fly
Hodge dismissed in record match Sidebottom set to miss out again Coach Mushtaq denied work permit Pietersen praises 'super' India Pakistan wrap up Windies series England stars wait on IPL meeting White ready to be No. 1 spinner McCullum hurts foot as New Zealand face defeat Watson wants Symonds in Test side Hyderabad level contest with close win Top order seals draw for Zimbabweans India 100 yrs ahead of Australia, Hayden told Let Dravid decide what he wants to do Post run riot, Yuvi front-runner for Dada's Test spot Chanderpaul's ton goes in vain as Pak take series Pawar vs Dalmiya: BCCI to move Supreme Court Hyderabad Heroes beat Lahore Badshahs in second final Akram attacks Hayden for his comments about India British media go ga-ga over Yuvi, lambast England US Cricket Council planning T20 tourney 2nd ODI: Pakistan beats West Indies by 24 runs
Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.
Indian board chief Lalit Modi assures England that the first Test will not be moved to accommodate the Champions League final.
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.
Chairman Rod Bransgrove says Duncan Fletcher's role with South Africa will not affect his consultancy job at Hampshire.
Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for possessing opium this year, a Pakistan Cricket Board committee confirms.
Clearly keeping an eye on the future, the ECB has decided to send six of the country's most promising fast bowlers to Florida for a three-week training camp.
Andrew Symonds' Test exile is officially over after Ricky Ponting confirmed the allrounder would play in Thursday's first Test against New Zealand.
Cricinfo previews the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane.
A round-up for the third day's play of the third-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Plate League.
An ICC task force appointed to assess the current situation of cricket in Zimbabwe has arrived in the country on a three-day fact-finding mission.
BCCI has sought security clearance from the government for next year's tour of Pakistan, said Borad president
Yuvraj Singh's match-winning hundreds in the first two one-dayers versus England could finally cement his test berth.
The ICC task force comprising Arjuna Ranatunga, Julian Hunte and Haroon Lorgat are in Zimbabwe on a fact-finding mission.
Ex-PCB COO Shafqat Naghmi said that Md Asif was carrying a small quantity of opium when he was detained at the Dubai airport.
Former Aus cricketer Mark Waugh feels that Symonds desn't deserve to return to Test team yet as he was yet to regain his form.
"We have asked for the government clearance and will decide once it comes," Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar told Reuters.
An International Cricket Council (ICC) task force is touring Zimbabwe to assess how to help the troubled southern African team return to the test fold after nearly three years in the wilderness.
England captain Kevin Pietersen is considering changes to his line up for the third one-day international against India on Thursday, with bowlers Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom both in contention.
Putting to rest all the speculations, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said that the BCCI has assured them that India will go ahead with its tour of Pakistan in January next year. According to PCB, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar has informed its neighbouring board chief Ijaz Butt that he had written to the Indian government for security clearance and a reply is expected in 10 to 12 days.
Fast bowler Mohammad Asif was detained at Dubai airport this year for possessing opium, the head of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) three-man inquiry committee said on Tuesday.
Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.
Indian board chief Lalit Modi assures England that the first Test will not be moved to accommodate the Champions League final.
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.
Chairman Rod Bransgrove says Duncan Fletcher's role with South Africa will not affect his consultancy job at Hampshire.
Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for possessing opium this year, a Pakistan Cricket Board committee confirms.
Clearly keeping an eye on the future, the ECB has decided to send six of the country's most promising fast bowlers to Florida for a three-week training camp.
Andrew Symonds' Test exile is officially over after Ricky Ponting confirmed the allrounder would play in Thursday's first Test against New Zealand.
Cricinfo previews the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane.
A round-up for the third day's play of the third-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Plate League.
An ICC task force appointed to assess the current situation of cricket in Zimbabwe has arrived in the country on a three-day fact-finding mission.
BCCI has sought security clearance from the government for next year's tour of Pakistan, said Borad president
Yuvraj Singh's match-winning hundreds in the first two one-dayers versus England could finally cement his test berth.
The ICC task force comprising Arjuna Ranatunga, Julian Hunte and Haroon Lorgat are in Zimbabwe on a fact-finding mission.
Ex-PCB COO Shafqat Naghmi said that Md Asif was carrying a small quantity of opium when he was detained at the Dubai airport.
Former Aus cricketer Mark Waugh feels that Symonds desn't deserve to return to Test team yet as he was yet to regain his form.
Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.
Indian board chief Lalit Modi assures England that the first Test will not be moved to accommodate the Champions League final.
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.
Chairman Rod Bransgrove says Duncan Fletcher's role with South Africa will not affect his consultancy job at Hampshire.
Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for possessing opium this year, a Pakistan Cricket Board committee confirms.
Clearly keeping an eye on the future, the ECB has decided to send six of the country's most promising fast bowlers to Florida for a three-week training camp.
Andrew Symonds' Test exile is officially over after Ricky Ponting confirmed the allrounder would play in Thursday's first Test against New Zealand.
Cricinfo previews the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane.
A round-up for the third day's play of the third-round matches of the Ranji Trophy Plate League.
An ICC task force appointed to assess the current situation of cricket in Zimbabwe has arrived in the country on a three-day fact-finding mission.
Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.
Indian board chief Lalit Modi assures England that the first Test will not be moved to accommodate the Champions League final.
Durham snap up former England all-rounder Ian Blackwell from Somerset on a three-year deal.
Chairman Rod Bransgrove says Duncan Fletcher's role with South Africa will not affect his consultancy job at Hampshire.
Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for possessing opium this year, a Pakistan Cricket Board committee confirms.
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
Dinanath Ramnarine, the former legspinner, has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).
Sourav Ganguly will represent his home state Bengal in their Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha starting December 12.
Ann Brown-John, vice-president of the Trinidad & Tobago Women's Cricket Board of Control, has praised the West Indies team for their performance on the tour of Sri Lanka..
Kris Srikkanth, the chairman of India's national selectors, has backed Yuvraj Singh to take the Test middle-order spot vacated by Sourav Ganguly, the former captain who has retired.
Victoria moved four points clear at the top of the table despite 99 not out from Brett Geeves as Tasmania were beaten by ten wickets in Melbourne.
Yuvraj Singh, who single-handedly won the first two ODIs for his team against England, is giving sleepless nights to the tourists.
Ex-Aussie off-spinner Colin Miller has said that Jason Krezja has the potential of playing for his country for the next decade.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fetish for motorcycles is well documented. But with Yuvraj Singh riding the form of his life, the Indian skipper will need a miracle to lay his hands on one of the bikes the Man of the Match takes home in the ongoing seven-match series.
Ashes-winning former England coach Duncan Fletcher returned to international cricket on Monday as a consultant to South Africa's head coach Mickey Arthur.
Pakistan may offer to switch their home series against India early next year to India if the Indian government does not clear the tour over security worries, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said.
A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches on Monday.
Victorious India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his deputy Virender Sehwag admitted they had not expected 290-plus score after a weak start on a two-paced track in the second ODI against England in Indore on Monday.
Statistical highlights of the second One-day International cricket match between India and England being played in Indore on Monday.
<p>Test cricket received another slap in the face yesterday when the Indian game's governing body asked its English counterpart whether it would be prepared to delay next month's first Test between the sides for a day. The request has been made so that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian captain, can play in the final of the Twenty20 Champions League should his side, the Chennai Super Kings, reach it.</p>
<p>Better, but still not good enough. High quality, confident teams that are playing to their full potential do not give opponents many opportunities yet England twice had India in trouble during yesterday's second one-dayer in Indore, but on each occasion they failed to capitalise.</p>
<p>
Kevin Pietersen insisted England had not made a mistake in picking an
unchanged team after slumping to another heavy defeat in the second one-day
international against India.
</p>
<p>
For a brief spell, whilst Andrew Fintoff and Kevin Pietersen were smashing 59
in five Powerplay overs, it appeared as though England were about to produce
the unimaginable.
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Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
Dinanath Ramnarine, the former legspinner, has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).
Sourav Ganguly will represent his home state Bengal in their Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha starting December 12.
Ann Brown-John, vice-president of the Trinidad & Tobago Women's Cricket Board of Control, has praised the West Indies team for their performance on the tour of Sri Lanka..
Kris Srikkanth, the chairman of India's national selectors, has backed Yuvraj Singh to take the Test middle-order spot vacated by Sourav Ganguly, the former captain who has retired.
Victoria moved four points clear at the top of the table despite 99 not out from Brett Geeves as Tasmania were beaten by ten wickets in Melbourne.
Yuvraj Singh, who single-handedly won the first two ODIs for his team against England, is giving sleepless nights to the tourists.
Ex-Aussie off-spinner Colin Miller has said that Jason Krezja has the potential of playing for his country for the next decade.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fetish for motorcycles is well documented. But with Yuvraj Singh riding the form of his life, the Indian skipper will need a miracle to lay his hands on one of the bikes the Man of the Match takes home in the ongoing seven-match series.
Ashes-winning former England coach Duncan Fletcher returned to international cricket on Monday as a consultant to South Africa's head coach Mickey Arthur.
Pakistan may offer to switch their home series against India early next year to India if the Indian government does not clear the tour over security worries, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt said.
A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches on Monday.
Victorious India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his deputy Virender Sehwag admitted they had not expected 290-plus score after a weak start on a two-paced track in the second ODI against England in Indore on Monday.
Statistical highlights of the second One-day International cricket match between India and England being played in Indore on Monday.
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
Dinanath Ramnarine, the former legspinner, has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).
Sourav Ganguly will represent his home state Bengal in their Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha starting December 12.
Ann Brown-John, vice-president of the Trinidad & Tobago Women's Cricket Board of Control, has praised the West Indies team for their performance on the tour of Sri Lanka..
Kris Srikkanth, the chairman of India's national selectors, has backed Yuvraj Singh to take the Test middle-order spot vacated by Sourav Ganguly, the former captain who has retired.
Victoria moved four points clear at the top of the table despite 99 not out from Brett Geeves as Tasmania were beaten by ten wickets in Melbourne.
Yuvraj Singh, who single-handedly won the first two ODIs for his team against England, is giving sleepless nights to the tourists.
Ex-Aussie off-spinner Colin Miller has said that Jason Krezja has the potential of playing for his country for the next decade.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fetish for motorcycles is well documented. But with Yuvraj Singh riding the form of his life, the Indian skipper will need a miracle to lay his hands on one of the bikes the Man of the Match takes home in the ongoing seven-match series.
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
Dinanath Ramnarine, the former legspinner, has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).
Sourav Ganguly will represent his home state Bengal in their Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha starting December 12.
Ann Brown-John, vice-president of the Trinidad & Tobago Women's Cricket Board of Control, has praised the West Indies team for their performance on the tour of Sri Lanka..
Kris Srikkanth, the chairman of India's national selectors, has backed Yuvraj Singh to take the Test middle-order spot vacated by Sourav Ganguly, the former captain who has retired.
Victoria moved four points clear at the top of the table despite 99 not out from Brett Geeves as Tasmania were beaten by ten wickets in Melbourne.
Yuvraj Singh makes 118 and then takes 4-28 as India beat England by 54 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game one-day series.
England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher will be part of the South African coaching staff when they play England in 2009.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
Yuvraj Singh leads India's recovery after they lose three early wickets against England in the second one-dayer in Indore.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
A round-up of the fifth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
New Zealand will consider playing an extra batsman in the first Test and dropping one of their four fast bowlers after the side's disappointing effort in the tour match loss to New South Wales.
England were decidedly on top after 25 overs, having reduced India to 29 for 3, but India regained lost ground despite the difficult batting conditions through a brisk partnership of 101 between Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.
Andrew Symonds has admitted that alcohol played a part in his poor attitude this year and getting axed from the squad in Darwin was the wake-up call he needed to address his behaviour. Symonds also conceded that he had hurt his relationship with his good friend Michael Clarke, the stand-in captain when the Darwin decision was made.
Cricinfo brings you the turning points of the third ODI between Pakistan and West Indies in Abu Dhabi.
India lost three wickets cheaply for just 29 runs after Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in second ODI against England
Pacemen Rao Iftikhar and Umar Gul took seven wickets to overshadow Chris Gayle's brilliant hundred as Pakistan beat the West Indies by 31 runs in the third one-dayer to wrap up a 3-0 series whitewash on Sunday.
Yuvraj Singh, who lashed an unbeaten 138 in Rajkot on Friday, was declared fit as India and England retained the same teams from the first game.
Lahore Badshah rode on Imran Nazir's unbeaten swashbuckling 44-ball 111 to rout Hyderabad Heroes by eight wickets in the third final to lift the second edition of the ICL 20-20 Championship trophy in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nazir hit the fastest century of the tournament to help Lahore Badshah reach the target of 159 in just 13.5 overs with a huge six over deep mid-wicket.
A round-up of all the first day's action Ranji Trophy Super League action on Sunday.
With their confidence on a high after the landslide win in the opening ODI, in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh's back injury is India's only concern as they prepare to take on a battered England in the second one-dayer of the seven-match series in Indore on Sunday. After drubbing the visitors by a massive 158 runs, the Indians are hoping that Yuvraj, who pummelled the English attack with an unbeaten 138, would be fit to take the field.
<p>Uncertainty continued to surround the England team last night when top England and Wales Cricket Board officials failed to agree with their Indian counterparts how long England's players will be available to play in the Indian Premier League.</p>
<p>
<b>There is something faintly ridiculous about the Twenty20 Champions League. </b>
</p>
<p>Peter Moores made an interesting observation after England's dreadful performance against a Mumbai Second XI during the week. The England coach said he hoped the display would make his squad realise that the events they were about to take part in, seven one-dayers and two Tests in India, were "real". </p>
<p>
Kevin Pietersen had insisted that his team and their supporters should not
fret about England's recent displays against the Stanford Superstars in
Antigua and a Mumbai second XI here in India, even though England were
bowled out for 99 and 98 respectively.
</p>
<p>
Several records were broken this morning in Rajkot but those that fell only
increased England’s embarrassment as their tour of India began in disastrous
style.
</p>
Yuvraj Singh leads India's recovery after they lose three early wickets against England in the second one-dayer in Indore.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
A round-up of the fifth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
New Zealand will consider playing an extra batsman in the first Test and dropping one of their four fast bowlers after the side's disappointing effort in the tour match loss to New South Wales.
England were decidedly on top after 25 overs, having reduced India to 29 for 3, but India regained lost ground despite the difficult batting conditions through a brisk partnership of 101 between Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.
Andrew Symonds has admitted that alcohol played a part in his poor attitude this year and getting axed from the squad in Darwin was the wake-up call he needed to address his behaviour. Symonds also conceded that he had hurt his relationship with his good friend Michael Clarke, the stand-in captain when the Darwin decision was made.
Cricinfo brings you the turning points of the third ODI between Pakistan and West Indies in Abu Dhabi.
India lost three wickets cheaply for just 29 runs after Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in second ODI against England
Pacemen Rao Iftikhar and Umar Gul took seven wickets to overshadow Chris Gayle's brilliant hundred as Pakistan beat the West Indies by 31 runs in the third one-dayer to wrap up a 3-0 series whitewash on Sunday.
Yuvraj Singh, who lashed an unbeaten 138 in Rajkot on Friday, was declared fit as India and England retained the same teams from the first game.
Lahore Badshah rode on Imran Nazir's unbeaten swashbuckling 44-ball 111 to rout Hyderabad Heroes by eight wickets in the third final to lift the second edition of the ICL 20-20 Championship trophy in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nazir hit the fastest century of the tournament to help Lahore Badshah reach the target of 159 in just 13.5 overs with a huge six over deep mid-wicket.
A round-up of all the first day's action Ranji Trophy Super League action on Sunday.
With their confidence on a high after the landslide win in the opening ODI, in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh's back injury is India's only concern as they prepare to take on a battered England in the second one-dayer of the seven-match series in Indore on Sunday. After drubbing the visitors by a massive 158 runs, the Indians are hoping that Yuvraj, who pummelled the English attack with an unbeaten 138, would be fit to take the field.
Yuvraj Singh leads India's recovery after they lose three early wickets against England in the second one-dayer in Indore.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
A round-up of the fifth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
New Zealand will consider playing an extra batsman in the first Test and dropping one of their four fast bowlers after the side's disappointing effort in the tour match loss to New South Wales.
England were decidedly on top after 25 overs, having reduced India to 29 for 3, but India regained lost ground despite the difficult batting conditions through a brisk partnership of 101 between Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.
Andrew Symonds has admitted that alcohol played a part in his poor attitude this year and getting axed from the squad in Darwin was the wake-up call he needed to address his behaviour. Symonds also conceded that he had hurt his relationship with his good friend Michael Clarke, the stand-in captain when the Darwin decision was made.
Cricinfo brings you the turning points of the third ODI between Pakistan and West Indies in Abu Dhabi.
India lost three wickets cheaply for just 29 runs after Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in second ODI against England
Yuvraj Singh leads India's recovery after they lose three early wickets against England in the second one-dayer in Indore.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
A round-up of the fifth round of matches of the National Cricket League in Bangladesh.
New Zealand will consider playing an extra batsman in the first Test and dropping one of their four fast bowlers after the side's disappointing effort in the tour match loss to New South Wales.
England were decidedly on top after 25 overs, having reduced India to 29 for 3, but India regained lost ground despite the difficult batting conditions through a brisk partnership of 101 between Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh.
Andrew Symonds has admitted that alcohol played a part in his poor attitude this year and getting axed from the squad in Darwin was the wake-up call he needed to address his behaviour. Symonds also conceded that he had hurt his relationship with his good friend Michael Clarke, the stand-in captain when the Darwin decision was made.
Cricinfo brings you the turning points of the third ODI between Pakistan and West Indies in Abu Dhabi.
Yuvraj Singh leads India's recovery after they lose three early wickets against England in the second one-dayer in Indore.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
Younus Khan hits a century as Pakistan wrap up the one-day series against West Indies 3-0 despite a battling 122 from Chris Gayle.
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
England shelve plans to use Mushtaq Ahmed as a coach with their Performance squad in India, because of work permit problems.
Kevin Pietersen has no complaints as his side lose heavily to India in the first one-day international in Rajkot.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul hits a century as the West Indies are beaten by 24 runs by Pakistan, who win the three-match series.
England's top players hope a meeting in India on Saturday can pave the way for them to play in next season's Indian Premier League.
Cameron White has set his sights on proving his bowling ability with Victoria after being axed from Australia's Test squad. White played all four Tests in the recent series in India but he struggled to have any real impact with the ball and Jason Krejza's stunning 12-wicket debut left White surplus to requirements for Thursday's Gabba Test against New Zealand.
Another injury blow to Brendon McCullum created further headaches for New Zealand on the final day of their tour match at the SCG, where New South Wales were well poised for victory with one session remaining. The Blues were chasing 162 and at tea they were 2 for 72 with Moises Henriques on 18 and Usman Khawaja also on 18.
Shane Watson has backed Andrew Symonds to make his Test return on Thursday against New Zealand despite the fact that such a move could squeeze Watson out of the side.
Hyderabad Heroes won a thrilling eight-run victory to push the ICL championship into the third final. Abdul Razzaq shocked the top order and Chris Harris rocked the middle to shove Lahore Badshahs to an unexpected defeat.
Half-centuries from Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza and Stuart Matsikenyeri ensured the four-day contest between Zimbabwe Select XI and the Sri Lankans ended in a draw at the Queens Sport Club in Bulawayo.
Wasim Akram lambasted Matthew Hayden for his comments about India being a 'third world' country.
A woefully out-of-form Rahul Dravid can consider taking a short break from the game to rediscover his touch, according to former India cricketers who insisted that the batting stalwart needs just one good knock to turn things around.
After blowing England away with his hurricane hitting despite a bad back, Yuvraj Singh has bounced back strongly into contention as the man most likely to take over the spot left vacant by the retirement of Sourav Ganguly in the Indian Test middle-order.
A strong bowling display helped Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second ODI in Abu Dhabi.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday decided to move the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta HC order.
Jimmy Maher blasted a swashbuckling 31-ball 56 as Hyderabad Heroes piped Lahore Badshahs by eight runs to win a thrilling second final of the ICL 20-20 Championship in Ahmedabad on Saturday night.
Matthew Hayden's comment about India being a "third world" country came in for a scathing attack from former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram who said the Australians have a habit of bad-mouthing their opponents whenever they lose. Akram said the Aussies were "sore losers" and that Hayden should have known that India was now hundred years ahead of Australia "which is no more than a village".
The ease with which Yuvraj Singh dismantled the English attack mesmerised not just Indian fans but also the British media, which declared that Friday's humiliating loss spelt the end of Kevin Pietersen's honeymoon period as skipper. "India batter England into submission," read a headline in the 'Daily Mail' after England lost the first ODI of the seven-match series by a massive 158 runs.
The Cricket Council of the United States is planning to hold a Twenty20 tournament, pitting club teams from North America and countries like India and Pakistan against each other from April 4 to 12 next year. The USD 100,000 tournament would be held in South Florida and will be contested by 48 teams.
Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the three-match series 2-0 at Sheikh Zayed stadium on Friday.
<p>
<b>There is something faintly ridiculous about the Twenty20 Champions League. </b>
</p>
<p>Peter Moores made an interesting observation after England's dreadful performance against a Mumbai Second XI during the week. The England coach said he hoped the display would make his squad realise that the events they were about to take part in, seven one-dayers and two Tests in India, were "real". </p>
<p>
Kevin Pietersen had insisted that his team and their supporters should not
fret about England's recent displays against the Stanford Superstars in
Antigua and a Mumbai second XI here in India, even though England were
bowled out for 99 and 98 respectively.
</p>
<p>
Several records were broken this morning in Rajkot but those that fell only
increased England’s embarrassment as their tour of India began in disastrous
style.
</p>
<p>England's fractious relationship with India's cricketers got off to a heated start when Andrew Flintoff and Venkatesh Prasad, India's bowling coach, became involved in an animated debate during the teams' final practice session before this morning's opening one-dayer here. </p>
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
England shelve plans to use Mushtaq Ahmed as a coach with their Performance squad in India, because of work permit problems.
Kevin Pietersen has no complaints as his side lose heavily to India in the first one-day international in Rajkot.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul hits a century as the West Indies are beaten by 24 runs by Pakistan, who win the three-match series.
England's top players hope a meeting in India on Saturday can pave the way for them to play in next season's Indian Premier League.
Cameron White has set his sights on proving his bowling ability with Victoria after being axed from Australia's Test squad. White played all four Tests in the recent series in India but he struggled to have any real impact with the ball and Jason Krejza's stunning 12-wicket debut left White surplus to requirements for Thursday's Gabba Test against New Zealand.
Another injury blow to Brendon McCullum created further headaches for New Zealand on the final day of their tour match at the SCG, where New South Wales were well poised for victory with one session remaining. The Blues were chasing 162 and at tea they were 2 for 72 with Moises Henriques on 18 and Usman Khawaja also on 18.
Shane Watson has backed Andrew Symonds to make his Test return on Thursday against New Zealand despite the fact that such a move could squeeze Watson out of the side.
Hyderabad Heroes won a thrilling eight-run victory to push the ICL championship into the third final. Abdul Razzaq shocked the top order and Chris Harris rocked the middle to shove Lahore Badshahs to an unexpected defeat.
Half-centuries from Chamu Chibhabha, Hamilton Masakadza and Stuart Matsikenyeri ensured the four-day contest between Zimbabwe Select XI and the Sri Lankans ended in a draw at the Queens Sport Club in Bulawayo.
Wasim Akram lambasted Matthew Hayden for his comments about India being a 'third world' country.
A woefully out-of-form Rahul Dravid can consider taking a short break from the game to rediscover his touch, according to former India cricketers who insisted that the batting stalwart needs just one good knock to turn things around.
After blowing England away with his hurricane hitting despite a bad back, Yuvraj Singh has bounced back strongly into contention as the man most likely to take over the spot left vacant by the retirement of Sourav Ganguly in the Indian Test middle-order.
A strong bowling display helped Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second ODI in Abu Dhabi.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday decided to move the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta HC order.
Jimmy Maher blasted a swashbuckling 31-ball 56 as Hyderabad Heroes piped Lahore Badshahs by eight runs to win a thrilling second final of the ICL 20-20 Championship in Ahmedabad on Saturday night.
Matthew Hayden's comment about India being a "third world" country came in for a scathing attack from former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram who said the Australians have a habit of bad-mouthing their opponents whenever they lose. Akram said the Aussies were "sore losers" and that Hayden should have known that India was now hundred years ahead of Australia "which is no more than a village".
The ease with which Yuvraj Singh dismantled the English attack mesmerised not just Indian fans but also the British media, which declared that Friday's humiliating loss spelt the end of Kevin Pietersen's honeymoon period as skipper. "India batter England into submission," read a headline in the 'Daily Mail' after England lost the first ODI of the seven-match series by a massive 158 runs.
The Cricket Council of the United States is planning to hold a Twenty20 tournament, pitting club teams from North America and countries like India and Pakistan against each other from April 4 to 12 next year. The USD 100,000 tournament would be held in South Florida and will be contested by 48 teams.
Pakistan beat the West Indies by 24 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the three-match series 2-0 at Sheikh Zayed stadium on Friday.
