Shoaib Malik sparked a slump as Zimbabwe, not for the first time in this series, let slip a position of considerable strength after opting to bat at Iqbal Stadium. Sean Williams and Tatenda Taibu had rescued the innings early, with an intelligent 85-run partnership, but just when much was promised, Malik dismissed both as well […]
Former South Africa batsman Boeta Dippenaar has urged Proteas selectors not to rush Dean Elgar into the national set-up as they continue to struggle to find an opener to partner captain Graeme Smith.
The off-form Herschelle Gibbs has been opening for the Proteas in recent times but has struggled to make big totals.
Gibbs was dropped for […]
David and Michael Hussey could become the first brothers to play for Australia together since the Waughs after they were picked for the Twenty20 international against India at the MCG on Friday. Ricky Ponting is ready after suffering a back injury in the fourth Test in Adelaide and the selectors have looked to the future […]
Younger brothers often want to be like their older siblings, although the desire typically disappears before adulthood. But for the past four years David Hussey has craved the chance to emulate his big brother Michael and burst into the Australia cricket team. Finally, he has an opportunity to do so.
Hussey’s call-up into the Twenty20 squad […]
Ravi Bopara has arrived in New Zealand more desperate than ever to prove his ability at the highest level and lay the foundations for a long career with England.
The 22-year-old Essex all-rounder has been tipped as the next emerging player ever since playing with great composure to help England almost achieve an unexpected victory over […]
Batsman Jesse Ryder and bowler Tim Southee have been included for the first time in New Zealand’s squad for five limited-overs games with England.
The teams will first play two Twenty20 matches followed by three one-day games in February.
“Jesse has the potential to provide an explosive start alongside Brendon McCullum,” said New Zealand Cricket selection manager […]
Ian Healy has joined Adam Gilchrist in supporting the rise of Brad Haddin into Australia’s Test and one-day teams. Haddin, the New South Wales gloveman who has played 26 ODIs, has been Gilchrist’s understudy and Healy believes he is ready for the full-time role.
“Three years ago I thought he had a bit of work to […]
Brad Hogg should not be written off at Test level after a disappointing series against India, according to Shane Warne. Hogg struggled in his first Tests for four years, collecting eight wickets at 60.12, and he was at times outbowled by the part-timers Andrew Symonds and Michael Clarke.
However, Warne said it was important to remember […]
Michael Holding, the former West Indies fast bowler, is confident that the Stanford’s initiative, not just the game of Twenty20, will help in the development of West Indies cricket.
“What Stanford is doing is not just having a Twenty20 tournament. As you know he has started some Pro Teams,” Holding told the Caribbean Media Corporation. […]
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India captain Anil Kumble has called Harbhajan Singh’s successful appeal against his ban for racial abuse a relief for cricket.
The off-spinner was cleared of making a racist comment to Australia’s Andrew Symonds at hearing in Adelaide on Tuesday.
He had been found guilty of racially abusing Symonds by International Cricket Council (ICC) referee Mike Proctor after […]
Australia crowned India the second best Test team as the dust settled over the high-octane four-match series Down Under. An embrace between Anil Kumble and Adam Gilchrist brought the curtains down, after India surrendered the series 1-2 with a dull draw at Adelaide, and the rival vice-captain bowed out of the game amid a touching […]