Akhtar on track for England tour
'I can't wait any more and when it's a tour to England, it's fun' - Shoaib Akhtar © Getty Images Shoaib Akhtar has said he is gearing up for a duel against the English fast…
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ODI changes to take effect in NatWest Challenge
The ECB has confirmed that the new one-day regulations will be trialled for the first time in the forthcoming NatWest Challenge between England and Australia. In the series opener at Headingley on Thursday, July 7…
Chris Cairns to retire from Test cricket
Chris Cairns: a Test career spanning more than 14 years will soon come to an end© AFPChris Cairns has announced he will retire from Test cricket after New Zealand's three-Test series in England. His last…
New Year resolve is to carry on living the game
It's the middle of summer over here but in true sympathetic form I came down with a cold just after Christmas.Off I went to the pharmacist to talk about possible remedies. Our banned substance list…
Durham squander hard work as Warwickshire strike back
Martin Love scored his eighth championship half-century and Paul Collingwood his sixth in ten innings, but Durham failed to capitalise against Warwickshire at Chester-le-Street.With off-spinner Neil Smith taking two wickets in the last half-hour, Durham…
Southampton: Luke Pearce could replace Broja
After an impressive first season in the Premier League, on-loan Southampton striker Armando Broja has been subject to an array of speculation regarding where his future lies.The Saints are reportedly keen on making the 20-year-old's…
Legalise betting to stop match-fixing – Bindra
Betting should be legalised in India, as it is in England and Australia, says IS Bindra, the the ICC's principal advisor-in-waiting."If betting is legalised, it will be in the government's interest as not only will…
Deal opens door for USA return
The USA may well be readmitted to the international fold after talks between the warring factions battling for control of the USA Cricket Association in Washington over the weekend.The USA was suspended by the ICC…
Another ad hoc appointment for West Indies tour
Amrit Mathur: Known to be a hit with the players © Getty Images In a reflection of contradictions plaguing Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to dither over the…
Disappointing starts for Ganguly and Harbhajan
Sourav Ganguly in action in his debut match for Glamorgan © Getty Images Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh had disappointing starts to their county season, with both turning in tepid performances. Playing for Glamorgan at…