Board to review Siddons remarks on Ashraful

Bangladesh in Australia 2008

Jamie Siddon's role as coach under scrutiny after comments on Mohammad Ashraful's captaincy on the tour of Australia ... more

Sep 8, 2008

Buzzed for success

Neil Foster

When Ian Botham got under Geoff Miller's pads... more

Sep 8, 2008

Twist of faith

Features

S Badrinath has withstood the slings and arrows of fortune, and added to his game without shaking its base... more

Sep 8, 2008

Metal Bruce, fishy Roy

The Week That Was

Pop stars, heavy rockers, and the new Sobers... more

Sep 8, 2008

Taylor makes it 4-0 in rain-affected match

England v India, 4th women's ODI, Arundel

An economical spell from fast bowler Jhulan Goswami nearly choked the hosts, but Claire Taylor showed her experience to led her side home with five balls to spare... more

Sep 7, 2008

'I have let many people down' - Ashraful

Bangladesh cricket

The expectations of fans back home may get "out of control" but Mohammad Ashraful, the Bangladesh captain, wants his team to be among the top five in the world... more

Sep 7, 2008

Nicholson leaves Surrey

County news

Matthew Nicholson, the former New South Wales fast bowler, has left Surrey by mutual consent with three weeks of the season remaining... more

Sep 7, 2008

Swann and Patel spin out Middlesex

Pro40 round-up

A round-up of the latest Pro40 action, where only one of the four matches survived the weather... more

Sep 7, 2008

Key and Denly dash in vain

Kent v Surrey, County Championship, Canterbury, 4th day

Kent moved up to third in the Championship table after taking seven points from a rain-ruined draw against Surrey at Canterbury... more

Sep 7, 2008

Strong Rest of India squad on the cards

Irani Trophy 2008-09

Most of India's Test regulars are likely to be the picked in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy match against Delhi, the reigning Ranji Trophy champions... more

Sep 7, 2008

WICB removes blinkers at last

West Indies cricket

The West Indies Cricket Board shocked us all last week with a lengthy statement that, for a welcome change, dealt with cricket and nothing but cricket... more

Sep 7, 2008

Worcester floods once again

County news

The storms which have ravaged England in recent days have again caused the rivers surrounding Worcestershire's home at New Road to break their banks and flood the ground... more

Sep 7, 2008

Cricket Australia calls off women's U-19 championship

Australia women's cricket

Cricket Australia has called off this season's women's national Under-19 championship after only two states and a territory nominated teams for the tournament ... more

Sep 7, 2008

Deccan Chargers to probe Laxman-Afridi spat

Indian Premier League

The Deccan Chargers will launch an inquiry into the verbal spat between the captain VVS Laxman and Shahid Afridi regarding the team's dismal performance during the first season of the Indian Premier League... more

Sep 7, 2008

McLaren happy with Kent contract

Kolpak issue

While Mickey Arthur is keen to lure Kolpaks back to South Africa, Ryan McLaren, who left South Africa to join Kent last year, is committed to his county contract... more

Sep 7, 2008

South Africa reject tri-series proposal

Tri-series in South Africa

The proposal for a tri-series in South Africa, also involving Pakistan and probably Sri Lanka has been has been rejected by Cricket South Africa, who has said that their top players need to rest after the recent tour of England... more

Sep 7, 2008

Australia not settled for India - Hussey

Australia in India 2008-09

Michael Hussey has not given up hope of Andrew Symonds joining Australia's tour of India, although he concedes the team is still "up in the air" just two weeks before the squad departs... more

Sep 7, 2008

In the line of Cardus

Print Run

NS Ramaswami's rank among the more literary cricket writers is assured. It was only fitting he assumed the pen name he did... more

Sep 7, 2008

Tony's tale

Tony Lock: Aggressive Master of Spin

Why Lock was more than just a support act to Laker... more

Sep 7, 2008

South Africa A sweep to innings victory

South Africa A v Sri Lanka A, 2nd Test, Kimberley, 3rd day

South Africa A's bowlers once again dismissed Sri Lanka A quickly to help their team win the second four-day game and take a 1-0 lead in the series... more

Sep 6, 2008

Burger spins Namibia to 103-run win

Bermuda v Namibia, Intercontinental Cup, Hamilton, 4th day

Namibia have all but ensured a spot in the final of the Intercontinental Cup by completing a 103-run win over Bermuda at the National Stadium in Hamilton... more

Sep 6, 2008

Somerset to target recent overseas signings for EPL

County news

Somerset's recent overseas signings - Cameron White, Graeme Smith and Ricky Ponting - will be their potential recruits in 2010 for the English Premier League... more

Sep 6, 2008

Lancashire should have kept Cork - Flintoff

County news

Andrew Flintoff has criticised Lancashire's decision to release Dominic Cork, the former England bowler, at the end of the season... more

Sep 6, 2008

'This side has great potential' - Flintoff

England's ODI success

Andrew Flintoff says he's enjoying playing in a new, winning England set-up under a confident Kevin Pietersen... more

Sep 6, 2008

Shoaib to join Surrey on Sunday

County news

Shoaib Akhtar has sorted out his visa formalities and is expected to join county side Surrey on Sunday... more

Sep 6, 2008

Sri Lanka to take part in Canada Twenty20 tournament

Canada Cup Four Nation 20/20

Sri Lanka have confirmed their participation in a four-nation Twenty20 tournament in October, involving Pakistan, West Indies and hosts Canada... more

Sep 6, 2008

An utterly damp squib

County Championship round-up

A round-up from the latest Championship matches where rain wiped out play across most of the country... more

Sep 6, 2008

'Spirit of the game has not worsened' - van der Bijl

On-field conduct

The behaviour of present-day players is not much worse than their predecessors, according to Vince van der Bijl, the ICC umpires' and referees' manager... more

Sep 6, 2008

Clarke gets bowling tips from Warne

Australia in India 2008-09

Michael Clarke has enlisted the help of Shane Warne as he aims to take on some bowling responsibilities on the upcoming Test tour of India... more

Sep 6, 2008

'Our performances have been spot on' - Clarke

Australia v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Darwin

Defending 198 in a one-day international is rarely a comfortable position these days but Michael Clarke, Australia's stand-in captain, insists he was never scared that Bangladesh would cause a mammoth upset ... more

Sep 6, 2008