Vettori rues rain and pitch
BJ Watling's debut Test, especially his unbeaten 60 in the second dig, pleased his captain•Getty ImagesAt the end of a 1-1 series that New Zealand can claim to have dominated slightly more than Pakistan, Daniel…
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Mother's illness sends Gayle home
Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has flown home to Jamaica to be with his seriously ill mother, leaving him in doubt for next week's first Test. Gayle departed Allan Border Field before the start…
Former Test umpire David Shepherd dies
David Shepherd, the former England umpire, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.Shepherd was a renowned international umpire and officiated in 172 ODIs, including three consecutive World Cup finals, and 92…
Queensland name Hopes for Sheffield Shield
Queensland could have two Sheffield Shield debutants for their first match of the season and they are hoping James Hopes will also be available for the four-day game against Western Australia. The batsmen Glen Batticciotto…
Herath cashes in on opportunity
Rangana Herath, the left-arm spinner, believes that he is good enough to hold down a regular spot in the Sri Lankan side in Test cricket as well as the limited-overs forms of the game. He…
Bad light brightens Somerset's day
Division OneMarcus Trescothick and Craig Wieswetter were again to the fore for Somerset on the final day against Hampshire, but it was the dreary weather which eventually saved the visitors from defeat at The Rose…
Ireland aim to burst the Ashes bubble
Match factsThursday, August 27, 2009Start time 10.45am (9.45 GMT)Eoin Morgan will be fired up to play Ireland, but may face some banter•Getty ImagesBig PicturePity poor England - Ashes winners one minute, grist to the mill…
Strauss wants inspiration from Cardiff jailbreak
Andrew Strauss wants to harness the spirit from the final afternoon in Cardiff to drive England to a 1-0 Ashes lead in Thursday's second Test at Lord's. The England captain was impressed by his side's…
Handcuffed Stanford pleads not guilty
Allen Stanford has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, conspiracy and obstruction.Stanford, who appeared in court in Houston wearing handcuffs and leg chains and an orange jump-suit, has been in detention since he surrendered…
Reekers announces retirement
Darron Reekers, the Netherlands batsman, has announced his retirement from international cricket.Reekers, a powerfully built allrounder from New Zealand, starred in Netherlands' stunning victory over England in the opening game of the ICC World Twenty20,…