West Indians 241 for 4 (Ganga 70, Chanderpaul 53) beat Nicky Oppenheimer's XI 229 for 5 (van Jaarsveld 49*) by 12 runsScorecard The West Indian tourists kicked off the South African leg of their tour…
The first day belonged completely to Australia A, who batted with aggressive intent, and then dismissed Sadagoppan Ramesh in the 13 overs they bowled to the Indians. Martin Love, Michael Hussey, and Chris Rogers helped…
Habibul Bashar: the new man at the top© Getty ImagesHabibul Bashar has replaced Khaled Mahmud as Bangladesh's Test captain for their forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Mahmud, who captained Bangladesh in nine winless Test matches, did…
Mark Waugh: his time is drawing nighMark Waugh is widely expected to confirm his retirement from first-class cricket tomorrow, after a career that has lasted for nearly 20 years.Waugh, who made his debut for New…
Adam Gilchrist drives during his innings of 140 not out© Getty ImagesAustralia had taken up a commanding position by the end of the second day's play at Kandy, thanks to an unbeaten 140 from Adam…
Mathew Inness: undecided about his future© Getty ImagesMathew Inness, the left-arm pace bowler, has expressed his desire to stay in Victoria, and asked for a commitment from his home association. His concerns about playing for…
The chairman of the United States Cricket Association selection committee, Akthar "Chik" Masood Syed, does not anticipate any changes to the national squad for their ICC Champions' Trophy campaign in September in England - even…
Michael Vaughan looks on forlornly from the England dressing-room. Marcus Trescothick and Mark Butcher are both in the frame to take over as captain© Getty ImagesThe scenario could hardly have been more different the last…
Matthew Hayden ponders what the pitch has in store© Getty ImagesKevin Mitchell, the groundsman from the Gabba, reckons that the pitch at the Bundeberg Rum Stadium in Cairns could turn out to be a bouncy…
Jayasuriya's side strain means he will not be able to bowl for at least two weeks© Getty ImagesSri Lanka have been forced to re-think the composition of their side for the Asia Cup because Sanath…