New Zealand grabbed three England wickets in a fine bowling performance on the fourth morning at a sunny Lord’s, as the hosts slipped to 160 for 3, still trailing by 117 runs.
England were in control after the first hour with Andrew Cook and Andrew Strauss notching their first hundred partnership in Tests, both passing fifty […]
Rahul Dravid, the Bangalore Royal Challengers captain, has said it is frustrating to lose despite having good players in the squad.
“I am satisfied with my batting. I am playing well but things have not been good for us,” Dravid said after Bangalore lost to Rajasthan Royals by 65 runs in Jaipur on Saturday. Dravid scored […]
A heavy dust storm had the players scurrying indoors, as the weather intervened to disrupt what was turning out to be a fascinating run-chase. Stephen Fleming, finally showing signs of coming into his own, and Parthiv Patel added 55 undefeated runs for the first wicket after eight overs, repelling the new-ball attack of Shoaib Akhtar […]
Mahela Jayawardene’s six off the final ball earned the Kings XI Punjab a six-run victory over the Delhi Daredevils in a rain-affected Indian Premier League match on Saturday.
The Sri Lankan pulled a long hop high over deep mid-wicket from the last ball to take his side to 94 for three after the Duckworth-Lewis method reduced […]
West Indies women will tour Netherlands for four one-day internationals and two Twenty20 games between July 1 and 9. This series follows their tour of Ireland in June.
They will open with a Twenty20 on July 1 and play two ODIs before breaking for another Twenty20 on July 6. The last two ODIs will be played […]
The Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Ajantha Mendis, the Sri Lankan slow bowler, on a three-year deal. Mendis, who shot into prominence in the ODI series against West Indies with his unusual action and crafty variations, flew into Kolkata yesterday.
The agency which manages Mendis’ affairs was certain that their client will be able to deliver […]
The gentle exodus of players from Zimbabwe continues with news that Gary Brent and Terry Duffin are believed to have quit international cricket.
Brent, 32, played 70 one-day internationals and four Tests for Zimbabwe but was increasingly at odds with the board, and was one of the rebels who went on strike following the sacking of […]
Almost constant drizzle on day three of the Lord’s Test left England frustrated as they were denied the chance to gain a stranglehold over New Zealand.
Play was confined to a 40-minute spell in the morning session, as England reached 89-0 with more composed batting from Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss.
They were replying to New Zealand’s […]
Hampshire, still without a Championship win, had to settle for a draw against Surrey despite an exciting run chase on the last afternoon at the Rose Bowl.
Surrey resumed on 151-7, and declared at 229-8 after Matt Nicholson (73) and Jimmy Ormond (64 not out) had extended their eighth-wicket stand to 140.
Set 281 from 75 overs, […]
An unbeaten century from Murray Goodwin led Sussex to the safety of a draw on a low-key final day of their County Championship match in Somerset.
Sussex began the day 36-1, needing a further 318 to avoid an innings defeat, but never looking in danger of losing.
Michael Yardy weighed in with 78 before Goodwin, who ended […]
Indian Culture?: The Delhi Daredevils got rid of their cheerleaders a fortnight ago, after complaints that the scantily dressed girls weren’t representative of Indian culture. But in their place, you can see two topless men with faces and torsos painted in red and black, the team colours. They dance around the outfield, with a bhangra […]
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named no fewer than 12 uncapped players in his first squad since taking charge of the Springboks earlier this year.
Although just a training squad, it is thought that most of the 42 players named will form part of the final group to take on Wales in a two-match […]