Smith withdraws from first Twenty20
Graeme Smith is taking no risks with the Twenty20 © Getty Images Graeme Smith, the South Africa captain, has backed out of the first Twenty20 against West Indies, as well as Makhaya Ntini's benefit match,…
Rogers hopes for home debut
Chris Rogers: "I probably couldn't script it better to be at the WACA at the home ground with a home crowd. It would be pretty amazing I reckon." © Getty Images Chris Rogers, who could…
Tanvir takes charge of Pakistan attack
Sohail Tanvir: "You learn in cricket day-by-day. I've played ten matches [ODIs] so far and amimproving" © AFP The novelty of Sohail Tanvir's action may be wearing off, but little abouthis performances since his debut…
Jamaica brush aside Nevis to enter semi-finals
Scorecard Chris Gayle pulls during his 28 © Stanford 20/20 Jamaica, led by a fine all-round performance by Marlon Samuels, who top-scored with 46 and took a brace of wickets, claimed a convincing eight-wicket win…
ICC looks to trial player referrals system
If the ICC's proposed move takes effect, the South Africa team could well be challenging the on-field umpires' decisions during the upcoming Test series in England © Getty Images The ICC announced the England-South Africa…
Pathan five-for sets up thrilling Baroda win
Cheteshwar Pujara got his first century of the tournament in Saurashtra's win over Gujarat © (file photo) Cricinfo Ltd West ZoneAn all-round effort by Saurashtra's bowlers meant Gujarat were bowled out for a paltry 230…
Media coalition 'very concerned' over IPL guidelines
The AFP, part of the News Media Coalition, had boycotted part of the Sri Lanka Test series in Australia following a dispute with Cricket Australia © AFP The News Media Coalition (NMC), the umbrella body…
When the two Shanes shone
Shane Watson turned in a quality exhibition of clean hitting to take Rajasthan past the finish line (file photo) © Getty Images While Yuvraj Singh and Tom Moody were being made to walk slowly over…
Confident ODI sides resume battle of spin
Match factsFriday, July 10Start time 1500 local (0900 GMT)1:47Isam: Bangladesh look to secure Champions Trophy 2017 berthBig pictureAfter Bangladesh had taken a 2-0 lead in the ODI series against India last month, R Ashwin said…
Stone's England bid thwarted by back complaint
Olly Stone and Lewis Gregory have withdrawn from the England Performance Programme this winter because of back injuries.Stone bowled some of the fastest spells in county cricket last season, but he also suffered back trouble…