Cricket News
Cricket is a summertime team sport using a bat and ball that was developed by the British and is popular in such countries as India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indian nations. Played on a field of grass, cricket involves two teams of 11 players, with the defending team bowling a ball toward a target located on the side of the opposing team, whose batter tries to block the target, hit the ball and score a run through a succession of movements. This section features online news sources and publications that focus on cricket.
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| Tour to England Off As Sri Lanka Shun Tests for Lucrative Ipl Sri Lanka Cricket has offered the ECB three one-day internationals after preferring the Indian Premier League to a Test... |
West Indies Poised to Miss Out on Slice of Stanford Pie The West Indies Cricket Board could lose their $3.5m fee from the Stanford match after a court ruled in favor of their main... |
| Stanford Match Threatened By Sponsorship Ruling The West Indies Cricket Board has withdrawn its official sanction for the Super Series against England |
Punch Was a Knockout Under Coren's Firm Hand Frank Keating recounts Alan Coren's love of indoor cricket, sporting cartoons and much hilarity during his time at Punch |
| Home Runs and Home Truths in Trescothick's Benefit Bash A challenge match at Taunton shattered the idea that cricketers should be adept at baseball |
Frist Class Batting Averages County cricket first class batting averages |
| First Class Bowling Averages County cricket first class bowling averages |
The Dazzler Accepts the Dying of His Light But What Bright Days They Were Darren Gough's retirement closes the book not just on one of the game's great characters but on a brilliant England cricketer |
| International Game Must Come First, Says Lorgat As India pulls the strings of world cricket, the ICC's chief executive talks to David Hopps of the need for regulation of... |
The Genius Who Lacked Fire Graeme Hick, who has played his final game, was a giant cricketer but one who needed more ruthlessness |
| Chanderpaul Ignores Dubai Glitz to Give Durham Glimmer of Victory Durham moved closer to beating Somerset thanks to ICC Cricketer of the Year Shivnarine Chanderpaul's runs |
Million-dollar Man Swann Resists the All-star Spin Graeme Swann tells Lawrence Booth about the prospect of being picked for the richest match in cricket's history |
| Lord's Doffs a Cap to the Rustics Village final day reveals Lord's for the vaguely ramshackle, lopsided and asquint cricket ground that it is, writes Andy Bull |
The Spin guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
| Pietersen's Revived England Must Adapt to Survive in India Kevin Pietersen has turned England's fortunes around, but he must ensure his side can cope with cricket's constant changes,... |
Middlesex and Hampshire Courting Arthur South Africa's cricket coach Mickey Arthur has confirmed that he has received approaches from Middlesex and Hampshire |
| Pietersen on a Roll As Outsiders Join the Fray On the field Kevin Pietersen has been brilliant and the captaincy had made him an even better cricketer, says Vic Marks |
ICC Dithers Over Champions Trophy Switch ICC meet England cricket team as discussions continue on Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy next month |
| 'I Never Said I Didn't Want to Play for England Again' After an impressive return to international cricket Steve Harmison hit back at those who have criticized his attitude |
Is the Pietersen Era to Be a One-hit Wonder or the Start of Something Wonderful? England's cricketers responded well to Kevin Pietersen's first day in charge, but we shouldn't jump to rash decisions,... |
| If Anyone Can Do the Job, Pietersen Can His appointment is something of a gamble, but KP has the character to succeed in English cricket's highest office, writes... |
Asian Tv Giant Threatens Icc Over Twenty20 ESPN-Star could pursue court action against the International Cricket Council if it authorizes the Champions Twenty20 League |
| Champions League Hopes Dealt Major Blow English cricket's involvement with Sir Allen Stanford may have jeopardized its participation in the Twenty20 Champions League |
IPL Organisers on a Sticky Wicket The organizers of cricket's Indian Premier League may back down in a row over digital rights, averting a potential media... |
| Twenty20's Mind Games May Be Giving Clever Bowlers the Edge Cricket: Guile is the hottest property in Twenty20 cricket, as bowlers bluff and double bluff for maximum advantage. |
ECB Stands Firm Over Champions League Plans The England and Wales Cricket Board admits it is pressing ahead with its own plans to stage the Champions League later this... |
| Twenty20 Adds Up to a New Lease of Life for Veteran Spinner Udal Having retired from first-class cricket, Shaun Udal returned to play a key part in Middlesex's success |
Udal and Mahmood at Home in the Country for Old Men On and off the pitch there Twenty20 cricket is turning out not to just be for the young |
| As Easy As Ab d V for Visitors The English selectors must crave a cricketer of AB de Villiers' abilities, says Vic Marks |
It's a Mad World and Icc Only Add to the Confusion Seldom has cricket seemed in such chaos and the game's governing body isn't offering us any guidance through it |
| Harmison Recalled to Test Squad Cricket: Steve Harmison has been recalled to the England squad for the third Test against South Africa |
The Twenty20 Revolution That Turned Innocent Sideshow Into Hunt for Millions Twenty20's rapid rise has brought millions of pounds into cricket but there is a risk of overexposure |
| The Spin guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
May Warns Players Likely to Shun Champions Trophy Over Safety England is among four countries who have told the International Cricket Council that they cannot guarantee to field... |
| Flintoff Bursting to Get Back in the Fray and Prove the Best is Yet to Come Ahead of his return to Test Cricket tomorrow, Andrew Flintoff was determined to put his injury runs behind him |
Irate Ecb Bite Back Over India's Choice of Venues for Winter Tour The England and Wales Cricket Board expressed official disapproval over the itinerary for the tour of India |
| Players' Union Backs Premier League Plan on Eve of Crucial Meeting Ahead of a potentially fractious meeting, Sean Morris claimed that cricket would benefit from proposed EPL |
Here Comes an Innings As a Cure for Insomniacs South African cricketers are experts at grinding out scores to save Tests, according to David Hopps |
| Lure of Ipl Threatens Lifeblood of Game - Lorgat After Sri Lanka capitulated to player demands, the ICC's chief executive said the IPL threatens international cricket |
Rebel Indian League Warns of High Court Action The Indian Cricket League is preparing to take the ICC to court over player bans |
| The Joy of Six: England v South Africa Memories Ahead of tomorrow's first Test, Rob Smyth selects half a dozen great moments shared by these cricketing rivals |
England Win Over India to Ease Zimbabwe Out of World Cup Cricket: England will stage next year's World Twenty20 after a compromise which means Zimbabwe will not participate |
| England Benefits From Zimbabwe's World Twenty20 Withdrawal Cricket: England will stage next year's World Twenty20 after the ICC blocked Zimbabwe's involvement |
Zimbabwe Pulls Out of World Twenty20 Zimbabwe has pulled out of next summer's World Twenty20 but the ICC has decided not to suspend the country from... |
| India Will Exact High Price for Zimbabwe Solution ICC negotiations over a downgrade to Zimbabwe's international cricketing status have stalled in the face of India's... |
'Difficult' for Icc to Remove Zimbabwe, Claims Official A decision on Zimbabwe's membership of the International Cricket Council will not be made until tomorrow |
| Kenya Add African Weight to Calls for Zimbabwe's Exclusion Kenya have called for Zimbabwe to be thrown out of the African Cricket Union |
Moores Raises Doubts About Flintoff Return The England coach, Peter Moores, has cast doubt on an immediate return to international cricket for Andrew Flintoff |
| Whitehall Urges India to Back Zimbabwe Ban The Foreign Office has told British embassies in key ICC member states to pass on its disapproval of Zimbabwe playing... |
Colin Jackson The former hurdling world record holder shoots from the hip about his cricketing exploits, Denzel Washington and his... |
| Smith Dampens Talk of Rebellion in South Africa Graeme Smith has dismissed reports that senior players forced Cricket South Africa officials to sever bilateral links with... |
India is Urged to Vote for Ban on Its Ally Zimbabwe Despite mounting pressure to ban the Zimbabwe cricket team India have remained silent |
| ICC Compelled to Consider Zimbabwe Sanctions Cricket South Africa's decision to sever ties with Zimbabwe has forced the issue of further sanctions onto the ICC agenda |
Old Habits; and In Warne We Mistrust guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
| Players Call for More Prize Money to Sustain Championship's Status The Professional Cricketers' Association have voted in favor of keeping the current County Championship structure |
England's Players Vote to Preserve Two-tier System England's professional cricketers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of preserving the threatened two-divisional county... |
| Opium Charges Dropped As Asif is Deported Authorities have confirmed Mohammad Asif's guilt but all drug charges against the Pakistan cricketer have been dropped |
Pietersen the Peacock Could Yet Be England's Captain Fair or not, Kevin Pietersen's switch-hit shot was a reminder of the unique talents of a cricketer growing calmer and more... |
| Empire-building and Switch-hitting guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
Ashes or $1m - Collingwood Can't Decide Paul Collingwood admits he is fearful that the money on offer in Twenty20 could harm Test cricket |
| Smudger the Outcast Proves a Pioneer After All These Years Once a perjorative concept, the one-day specialist may well become the hottest currency in cricket, writes Mike Selvey |
Waiting for South Africa, and Weirdness in Nottingham guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket |
| Ban Zimbabwe Tour to England, Says Tutu Archbishop will use MCC's Spirit of Cricket lecture to make case for sporting sanctions as he seeks to isolate Mugabe as 'a... |
Counties Ignore Modi and Play Icl Outcasts in Twenty20 English county sides are to field Indian Cricket League players despite the threat to ban them from the inaugural Champions... |
| Money Talks for the Gambler With the Midas Touch Since taking over as ECB chairman last year, Giles Clarke tried to transform cricket into a global cash machine |
Twenty20 Winners Eye £2.5m Jackpot Cricket: The winners of the Twenty20 Cup will be entered into a global Champions League of cricket |
| Field Day for England As Broad Turns the Screw Cricket: Stuart Broad took four wickets as New Zealand were made to follow-on in the third Test |
Monty Panesar Monty, Small Talk has made a bet that we can do this interview without using the words "good areas" or "keep... |
| Delusion, And Deutsch guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket |
Afghans Milk the Applause in Jersey The cricketers from Kabul are confident they will reach the 2011 World Cup, writes Will Buckley |
| Counties' Anger Grows Over Clarke's Secret Negotiations County chairmen feel they are being left in the dark over the future of domestic cricket |
Prove You Are Worth an England Place, Moores Tells Harmison Peter Moores said Steve Harmison needs more county cricket after leaving him out of the squad for the second Test |
| Sloppy, and Baggy guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
Vaughan Leads By Example As Test Heads for Draw Cricket: Michael Vaughan scored a century but a good opening stand kept the Kiwis in the match |
| England Need an Enforcer - His Name is Flintoff Cricket: Andrew Flintoff can add the venom Peter Moores needs to complete his bowling unit, writes Vic Marks |
Pal Joe Brings Game to Book Cricket: An old friend comes out of the woodwork to delight Will Buckley with an unusually accomplished novel based around... |
| Lord's Loses Cool Million As Bad Weather Ruins Play Cricket: Play was again disrupted by the conditions as England ended day three of the first Test on 89-0 |
Hampshire Feel Tremlett's Pain Cricket: Hampshire lost Chris Tremlett to a back spasm, allowing Surrey's batsmen to claw their way back from the brink of... |
| Flintoff Likely to Miss Entire Kiwi Test Series With Side Strain Cricket: Lancashire manager Mike Watkinson doubts that Andrew Flintoff will be fit in time for the Roses match on May 28 |
Cook Makes Light of the Gloom As England Look to Quicken the Pace Cricket: England's openers began to turn the screw after Ryan Sidebottom took four cheap wickets to end New Zealand's innings |
| Flintoff Set to Miss Entire New Zealand Series Lancashire manager Mike Watkinson says Andrew Flintoff will not be fit to return to county cricket before the third Test |
Chris Cairns The Kiwi cricketer on fudge, drinking and having a yak |
| Radio 4's Cmj Gets the Giggles Veteran cricket commentator Christopher Martin-Jenkins found himself corp sing live on air during Radio 4's Test Match... |
Seconds Out at Lord's Peter Moores believes that he has identified a blueprint by which England's cricketers can progress |
| Ramprakash Focus on Three Figures Mark Ramprakash hopes to become the 25th and probably the final cricketer to score 100 first-class centuries today at the... |
Moores Lays Out Blueprint for Future Peter Moores claims it's time for England to produce the 'aggressive, vibrant cricket we're capable of' |
| The Spin guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
Hoggard Returns As Flintoff Takes Slow Road to Recovery Cricket: Matthew Hoggard was recalled to the England squad to face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's |
| Flintoff is Out Before He Starts Cricket: The Lancashire all-rounder will miss the start of England's Test series against New Zealand with a side strain |
Vaughan Knows He is Under Pressure As the Third Man Cricket: England must be a better side than the team that dithered and lost in Hamilton a couple of months ago, writes Vic... |
| Hoggard Still Angry, Recall Still Remote Cricket: Matthew Hoggard failed to take any meaningful scalps for England Lions as his mood and chances of Test selection ... |
Fletcher: Vaughan Must Lead England for the Ashes Cricket: Duncan Fletcher says no-one else can captain England like Michael Vaughan |
| Flintoff Would Answer England's Problems at No11, Jokes Law Cricket: Lancs skipper Stuart Law backed Andrew Flintoff as a specialist bowler for England after he helped to beat Durham |
Fifty50 Finale Brings Back Thrill of the Chase for Vaughan June 23: For once it was Fifty50 cricket, not its upstart kid brother, that had them roaring in the stands. But for... |
| Lt Col John Stephenson He steered Marylebone Cricket Club through some of its most challenging times. |
Aussies Win Matches But Lose Friends May 14: Although the Australian cricket team keep winning matches and competitions they have not been winning support at... |
| Winning By Numbers The use of saber metrics has transformed baseball, can it do the same for cricket, wonders Andy Bull |
MCC Votes to Regulate Bat Handle Technology From October there will be a new law to restrict the technological development in cricket bat handles |
| Truly Great Place, Lord's, But the Commons Deserve Their Place Too Cricket's spiritual home caters too much for the corporate market and scarcely at all for the casual spectator, argues Mike... |
Flintoff Cleared of Speeding Due to Delivery Delay England and Lancashire cricketer caught on camera allegedly speeding at 87mph in a temporary 50mph zone |
| From Cape Town to Rajasthan guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
Ward Takes It Easy July 20: At the end of cricket's longest day Surrey's Adam Hollioake held the trophy up into the night sky after his side... |
| Land of the Big Shots The chaotic experience of an IPL match is symbolic of cricket's changing landscape currently, writes James Robinson |
Kiwis Compete for Test Spot Cricket: New Zealand's bowlers picked up some good practice against Essex, with Matt Mason taking four wickets |
| Ramprakash Moves to 99 Not Out Cricket: Mark Ramprakash moved to within one of his hundreth hundred during Surrey's draw with Sussex |
Peeved Prior Blows Big Chance As Ramprakash Steals the Limelight Cricket: Sussex took their time reaching 475 before Surrey's Mark Ramprakash began his chase for a 99th hundred |
| Cook Scare Upstages Marshall Ton Cricket: James Marshall scored a timely century for the Kiwis but Essex and England star Alastair Cook dislocated his... |
Care Prepares to Take Flight With England and Quins Cricket: Robert Kitson: Quins scrum-half Danny Care knows he has two games to stake his claim for a place on the New... |
| Unhappy Slapping and Unsung Heroes guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
Roses Rivals Reject Merger But Thorny Regional Issue is Still Alive Yorkshire and Lancashire have poured cold water on the idea of them playing together in Twenty20 cricket |
| Speed Sent to Tend His Garden After Zimbabwe Row ICC chief executive, Malcolm Speed, has been put on leave after an argument over Zimbabwe Cricket |
Morris Dances to the Compelling Tune of Big-time Twenty20 New Professional Cricketers' Association chief executive Sean Morris is set to back an English Premier League |
| But What If Stanford Could See Beyond the Shoot-out? Now is the chance for American billionaire Allen Stanford to have a real impact on cricket, writes Mike Selvey |
Waterlogged Worcestershire Home and Dry at Last County cricket has returned to New Road after a wet and expensive summer last year |
| Big Hundreds; and Bigger Mistakes guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket |
Shah Rukh and Ricky guardian.co.uk's weekly glance at the world of cricket http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport |
| The Old Ones Are Batting the Best Stirring performances by the over 30s in the opening week of the season showed that county cricket is fertile ground for... |
Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Over-by-over Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm. |
| Bangalore Royal Challengers v Kolkata Knight Riders - Live! Over-by-over: Follow forty of the most important overs in cricket's history live with Andy Bull from 3.15pm. |
Pietersen Tempted By Indian Riches Kevin Pietersen said being a cricketer at the moment was 'like winning the lottery' with the wealth on offer by the IPL |
| Flintoff May Be Back for the First Test, Says England Captain Cricket: Michael Vaughan has said that Andrew Flintoff could return for the first Test at Lord's next month, if he proves... |
Somerset County Championship preview: Marcus Trescothick will have a big year but Somerset will be stronger in limited-overs cricket |
| Ting-a-ling-a-ling Goes the Championship's Death Knell Frank Keating: There can be no doubt that professional cricket will never be the same after Rahul Dravid's Royal... |
Harmison Vows to Bounce Back for England Steve Harmison has spoken of his desire to prove he is worthy of an England recall in county cricket |
| Rose Rules Out Talk of Trescothick Comeback Somerset's director of cricket Brian Rose has moved to dispel any suggestions that Marcus Trescothick is considering a... |
ECB Set to Discuss Twenty20 Future With Stanford The ECB has confirmed that it will meet with Allen Stanford tomorrow to discuss plans for the future of Twenty20 cricket |
| Singh and Sehwag Skittle Sa Cricket: Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag ripped through South Africa as India won by eight wickets in Kanpur to level... |
Hall to Appeal Ecb Decision Andrew Hall will appeal against the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to refuse his application to play for... |
| Indian Premier League Faces Boycott A boycott of cricket's inaugural Indian Premier League by media organizations is looking more likely after the two sides... |
Lancashire Snubbed After Being Outbid for Tests Cricket: Old Trafford's future as a Test ground is in doubt after it was left off the ECB's list to 2011 |
| Sharp Pencils and the Sharper Tang of Fish Paste Harry Pearson: Introducing The Blob, for anyone wondering who it is that goes to county cricket matches in April |
ECB Rejects Four Player Applications Cricket: The England and Wales Cricket Board has turned down the applications of four players to play in county cricket... |
| ECB to Hold Crisis Twenty20 Talks Cricket: The ECB is to meet TV executives and sponsors for emergency talks about launching a rival to Indian Twenty20... |
India Postpone Tour of Zimbabwe The Board of Control for Cricket in India has postponed the country's tour of Zimbabwe, which had been scheduled to take... |
| Adams Warns Clarke Against Confrontation Without Consultation Cricket Chris Adams has advised the ECB to take a flexible approach when it comes to dealing with the Indian Premier League |
Flintoff Ready to Go Cricket: Andrew Flintoff stated his desire to play for Lancashire just a day after the birth of his third child |
| Pietersen Warned Test Future is in Danger If He Opts for Indian League Cricket: ECB boss Giles Clarke insists England players fully honor central contracts, ruling out lucrative IPL appearances |
England Fear Indian League Clash Cricket: ECB chief executive David Collier has expressed concern that the Indian Premier League will clash with England's... |
| Shoaib Appeals Against Five-year Ban Cricket: Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has appealed against the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board |
De Villiers' Double Flattens Indian Spirits Cricket: AB de Villiers hit his maiden Test double-century as South Africa took full control of the second Test against India |
| Lorgat Confirmed As New Icc Chief Executive Cricket: Haroon Lorgat has been appointed as the International Cricket Council's new chief executive |
Flintoff Back Near Full Speed and Awaiting Call for First Test Cricket: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff hopes to be fit enough to earn selectorial consideration for the first of this... |
| Shoaib Sued By Pcb and Sacked By Ipl Shoaib Akhtar is being sued for defamation by the Pakistani Cricket Board and has been struck off the IPL roster |
Shoaib Banned for Five Years As Pakistan Finally Lose Patience Cricket: Shoaib Akhtar has said he will fight his five year ban from international cricket in court if he has to |
| Shoaib Vows to Fight Five-year Ban and Save His Career Shoaib Akhtar's international career has effectively ended after he was handed a five-year ban by the Pakistani Cricket Board |
Shoaib Akhtar Handed Five-year Ban Shoaib Akhtar's international career has effectively ended after he was handed a five-year ban by the Pakistani Cricket Board |
| ICC Lines Up Another Chief After Patel Snub Cricket: Haroon Lorgat is likely to be the new ICC chief executive after Imtiaz Patel turned the job down |
Lorgat Set to Be Next Icc Chief Cricket: Haroon Lorgat is likely to be the new ICC chief executive after Imtiaz Patel turned the job down |
| Patel Rejects Icc Role Cricket: Imtiaz Patel has turned down the chance to become chief executive of the International Cricket Council |
Proteas Seal Comfortable Draw Cricket: Neil McKenzie hit 155 as the first Test between India and South Africa finished in a tame draw |
| The Joy of Six: Greatest Tail-end Innings Cricket: From Geoff Allott's 101-minute duck to Ted Alletson's remarkable 189 in 1911, Andy Bull presents some of the most... |
Swashbuckling Sehwag Hits Quickest Triple-ton in History Cricket: Virender Sehwag made the quickest triple-century in Test history on the third day of the first Test against South... |
| Players' Union Calls for England Stars to Take Advantage of Indian Money Cricket: Players' body the PCA says the ECB should not prevent its players taking part in the cash-rich IPL |
Warne Quits Hampshire for Family and Fresh Pastures Cricket: Shane Warne will not return to play for Hampshire this season after retiring from first-class cricket due to other... |
| England Given Impetus By Sidebottom's Indefatigable Spirit Cricket: Ryan Sidebottom was the difference between the sides as England claimed a series win in New Zealand |
Panesar Points Way Home As Black Caps Go Down Fighting Cricket: Monty Panesar finished with career-best figures of 6-126 as England resisted a late New Zealand fightback to claim... |
| Glowing Tributes From Notts Confirm Kiwis' Loss in Fleming's Exit Cricket: Senior figures from county cricket paid tribute to former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming following his final... |
Fluent Fleming's Parting Shots Hold England at Bay Cricket: Stephen Fleming's fluent 60 not-out in his last Test match innings frustrated England's bowlers eager to secure... |
| Mission Impossible for Kiwis As England Look to Panesar Spin Cricket: New Zealand will have to bat for five sessions to avoid defeat after being set a target of 553 by England's... |
Strauss Helps England Build Dominant Lead Cricket: Day three: Centuries from Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell gave England a comanding 501 run lead in Napier |
| Strauss and Bell Hit Centuries to Put England in Box Seat Cricket: With Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell cashing in on a good wicket, England looked a class apart from their opponents... |
Jayawardene Makes Windies Toil Cricket: After declaring on 476, Sri Lanka took the wicket of Chris Gayle to leave the Windies under the cosh in the first... |
| Trescothick's Early Retirement a Mixed Blessing Cricket: Somerset's Keith Parsons expressed both relief and regret at team-mate Marcus Trescothick's international retirement |
Sidebottom Scythes Through for Seven and Sight of Victory Cricket: Third Test: Ryan Sidebottom's career-best seven-wicket haul put England firmly in control of a bizarre deciding... |
| Stanford Sees the Light As Guardians Stay in the Dark While complacent executives stew and sip, cricket elsewhere is making up its own rules, says Kevin Mitchell |
Pietersen Century Spares Spineless England Cricket: Kevin Pietersen's century prevented a complete England capitulation on day one of the third and final Test with... |
| Pietersen Century Spares England Cricket: Kevin Pietersen's century prevented a complete England capitulation on day one of the third and final Test with... |
Pietersen Stands Tall After England Are Torn Apart By Teenage Southee Cricket: A disastrous start for the tourists saw 19-year-old Tim Southee take 2-15 in the first session |
| Flintoff Hopes for Lord's Return Cricket: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has hopes of returning to Test cricket at Lord's against New Zealand |
Speed Silent As Icc Sits on Zimbabwe Report Digger: The ICC is facing criticism after voting to not release the findings of KPMG's review of Zimbabwean cricket |
| Collingwood Confident the Top Order Will Fire on New Zealand's Pitch of Plenty Cricket : As England head to McLean Park in search of victory, Paul Collingwood believes the tourists' quality will show |
Moores Rules Out Quick England Return for Hoggard and Harmison Cricket: Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard will not be returning to the side as England deek to avoid a third successive... |
| Hair Will Umpire Again But Not in Pakistan Matches Cricket: The ICC have allowed Darrell Hair to return to umpiring after 19-months out of the game |
Report Clears Zimbabwe of Financial Wrongdoing Digger: The ICC has declared that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing after examinations into the accounts of Zimbabwe... |
| Hair Reinstatement Brings End to Divisive Episode Cricket: Darrell Hair is back on the scene after the controversial umpire was reinstated following an ICC meeting |
ICC Reinstates Hair for Test Matches Cricket: The ICC has agreed to allow controversial Australian umpire Darrell Hair to officiate in Test matches again |
| ICC Considers Reinstating Hair for Test Matches Cricket: The ICC has been discussing whether to allow Darrell Hair to officiate in Test matches again |
Surrey Entice Lewis Out of Retirement for Twenty20 Cricket: 40-year-old former England star Chris Lewis has signed a contract to play for Surrey on a game-by-game basis |
| Sidebottom Completes Job for England Cricket: Ryan Sidebottom took two more wickets as England level led the series with two sessions to spare |
Careless England Stay in Control Outcricket as shoddy as it had been brilliant during the defeat in Hamilton cost England the chance of wrapping up the... |
| England Close on Victory But Insecurity Still Evident Cricket: A mixed day for England as they strengthened their grip on the Second Test but their batsmen failed to answer the... |
Cook Hits Half-century As England Take Command Cricket: Despite losing three wickets in the afternoon session England strengthened their hold in the second Test |
| Cook Makes New Zealand Suffer for Early Let-off Cricket: Alastair Cook had reached fifty as England got to lunch having lost only the wicket of Michael Vaughan |
Anderson Routs Kiwis After Ambrose Ton Lifts England Cricket: A three-wicket opening burst from James Anderson gave England the upper hand on day two of the second Test |
| Anderson Strikes Early Blows After Ambrose Ton Lifts England Cricket: James Anderson removed both New Zealand openers as the Kiwis reached 11 for two at lunch |
Ambrose Rallies England After Oram Triggers Post-lunch Collapse Cricket: England made a positive start to the second Test when play got under way in Wellington this morning |
| Ambrose Rallys England After Oram Triggers Post-lunch Collapse Cricket: England made a positive start to the second Test when play got under way in Wellington this morning |
England's Tail Exposed After Oram Triggers Post-lunch Collapse Cricket: England made a positive start to the second Test when play got under way in Wellington this morning |
| England Openers Keep Kiwis at Bay After Being Asked to Bat First Cricket: England made a positive start to the second Test when play got under way in Wellington this morning |
Mascarenhas Becomes Indian League's First Englishman Cricket: Dimitri Mascarenhas became the first Englishman in the IPL by joining Rajasthan Royals for $100,000 |
| Time Running Out for Forlorn Harmison As Morris Flies in Cricket: If Steve Harmison is dropped for the second Test, it could bring about a sadly premature end to his international... |
New Zealand Crush Sorry England Cricket: Kyle Mills took 4 for 16 to dismantle England's top-order and inflict a damning defeat on the tourists at Hamilton |
| Rebel Without a Pause Two decades after touring apartheid South Africa, English cricket's foremost rebel is at it again, coaching in the... |
Sidebottom Hat-trick Inspires England Revival Cricket: Ryan Sidebottom's hat-trick revitalized England and brought to life a game that had looked a certain draw |
| Sidebottom Puts Faith in England's Batsmen Cricket: Ryan Sidebottom believes that England's batsmen can play the team back into the first Test against New Zealand |
No English Players Expected in Ipl Cricket: IPL commisioner Lalit Modi does not believe any English players will feature in the inaugural IPL 20-over tournament |
| England in Ascendancy, Claims Moores Cricket: An X-ray on Ian Bell's injured wrist has revealed no fracture meaning he should be able to bat later in the match |
Can Mccullum's Baseball Batting Stand the Test? Cricket: After some astonishing recent hitting, Brendan McCullum must now attempt to impose himself in the Test arena |
| Flintoff Returns to Bowling and Gets County Call-up Cricket: England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has set his sights on playing international cricket again this summer |
Financial Inquiry Seeks Zimbabwe Answers Digger: Sanctions could be imposed by the ICC if accountants KPMG find irregularities in Zimbabwean cricket's finances |
| India Beat Australia to Wrap-up Tempestuous Triangular Series Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar and Praveen Kumar spoil Adam Gilchrist's international farwell by leading India to a dramatic... |
Harbhajan Not Guilty of Monkey Gestures to Crowd Cricket: Harbhajan Singh will not face any action over claims he allegedly made racist taunts to sections of the crowd in... |
| Sidebottom Passed Fit for Hamilton Test Cricket: The England swing bowler Ryan Sidebottom is fit to face New Zealand in the opening Test at Hamilton tomorrow night... |
Clarke Flies Out to Woo England Players From Indian Riches Cricket: ECB Chairman Giles Clarke will attempt to head off the temptation of the IPL during talks with the England team |
| Funny How Money Can Make the Burn-out Dilemma Disappear Cricket: The riches on offer in the Indian Cricket League is the greatest seismic shift to hit cricket since Kerry Packer,... |
I Don't Need Ipl's Money, Says Pietersen Cricket: Kevin Pietersen insists there's "no way in the world" he'll jeopardise his England career to chase quick... |
| England Players Want to Join Ipl Says Modi Cricket: The head of the Indian Premier League, Lalit, Modi has said future tournaments could be rescheduled to accommodate... |
South African Openers on Verge of History Cricket: South Africa's Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie are within nine runs of creating cricket history. |
| Yorkshire Backs Ecb Over Rebels Cricket: Yorkshire have come out in support of the ECB's threat to ban overseas players who take part in unauthorised events |
Pugnacious Ambrose Plays Down Expectation As He Picks Up the Poisoned Chalice Cricket: Tim Ambrose will become England's seventh wicketkeeper in five years when he pulls on the gloves in Hamilton |
| England the Envious Onlookers As Easy-money Game Begins Vic Marks: While a surreal game of cricketing Monopoly begins in India, England must focus on the traditional format |
Harbhajan Hits Back in 'little Weed' Row Harbhajan Singh believes Australia are resorting to sledging because they know they are no longer the kings of... |
| England Fall Apart in Warm-up Cricket: England skittled for 131 as New Zealand Select XI dominate in Dunedin |
England's Fall Apart in Warm-up Cricket: England skittled for 131 as New Zealand Select XI dominate in Dunedin |
| ECB Ready to Bar Overseas Players in Rebel Leagues Cricket: Overseas players participating in unauthorized events may be barred from playing for English counties |
Hayden Let Off Lightly for Two Digs at Indians Cricket: Matthew Hayden has been reprimanded by Cricket Australia for comments made about Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh |
| Gloucestershire Turn to Jack Russell As They Await Return of Top Dog Bracewell Cricket: Jack Russel has joined Gloucestershire as a 'cricket mentor' ahead of the possible return of John Bracewell in 2009 |
Vaughan Backs Sidebottom to Be Fit for Test Cricket: Michael Vaughan has said he is confident Ryan Sidebottom will overcome his hamstring strain for the first Test |
| Ryder Apologises for Drunken Behaviour Cricket: The New Zealand opener Jesse Ryder has issued a public apology after injuring his right hand attempting to break... |
Sidebottom Ruled Out of England's Final Warm-up Cricket: Ryan Sidebottom could miss England's first Test against New Zealand after being ruled out of Thursday's final... |
| Stanford's 20/20 Vision is Waking Up the West Indies After committing to a $130m investment, Texan billionaire Allen Stanford is hoping to make Twenty20 cricket's biggest... |
England the Envious Onlookers As Easy-money Game Begins Vic Marks: While a surreal game of cricketing Monopoly begins in India, England must focus on the traditional format |
| Mumbai Asks Central Question of the English Game Cricket: Will the IPL usher in the era of the freelance international cricketer? wonders Mike Selvey |
Beyond the Old Boundaries Leader: Auctioning of top cricket players for new Twenty20 league signals end of bygone era |
| Hussey Clashes With Notts Over Indian Premier League Cricket: Nottinghamshire's David Hussey could become a test case in the first of what could be several clashes of loyalty... |
Indian League Casts Covetous Eyes on Pietersen Cricket: Manoj Badale, owner of the Jaipur franchise, believes English players will feature in the IPL in future |
| Match Officials Ordered to Stamp Out Sledging Cricket: ICC officials have given their backing for umpires and officials to clamp down more stringently on verbal abuse |
Testosterone Sparks Indian Premier League Bidding Frenzy Cricket: The IPL auction opens with frenzied bidding and MS Dhoni the most expensive purchase |
| Flintoff Returns to Help Lions to Victory Cricket: Andrew Flintoff suffered no ill-effects from his first competitive match for four months in Mumbai today |
Clarke and Johnson Turn Down Ipl Cricket: A handful of leading Australians, including middle-order batsman Michael Clarke and strike bowler Mitchell Johnson... |
| Flintoff Makes Lions Debut Cricket: Andrew Flintoff will continue his rehabilitation from ankle surgery when he plays for England Lions in a one-day... |
England's Ashes Triumph Cricket: England's women have retained the Ashes after beating Australia by six wickets in Bowral |
| Burnout Fears As India Targets England's Top Players Cricket: ECB chairman Giles Clark has said it is unlikely England players will be involved in the 2009 Indian Premier League |
Kiwi Grounds Call for Different Tactics Cricket: The dimensions of the Napier pitch will make for an interesting game of cat and mouse between bat and ball as the... |
| Flintoff Set to Make Comeback With England Lions Cricket: Andrew Flintoff will continue his rehabilitation from ankle surgery when he plays for England Lions in Mumbai... |
England's Women Retain the Ashes England's male cricketers might have been thumped out of sight when they defended the Ashes down under, but England's women... |
| Johnson Engineers India Slump Cricket: Mitchell Johnson starred with ball as Australia bowled out India for 153 to inflict a bonus point defeat on the... |
England Close to Keeping Ashes Cricket: Australia recover 34 for three to 195 for four but England remain favourites to retain the women's Ashes |
| Funny How Money Can Make the Burn-out Dilemma Disappear Cricket: The riches on offer in the Indian Cricket League is the greatest seismic shift to hit cricket since Kerry Packer,... |
In Like Flintoff Forget Euro 2004 and Britain's Olympic disappointments. After 20 years in the doldrums, there's a smile on the face of... |