Pakistan in must-win situation
Bob Woolmer: the first time he will be part of an India-Pakistan encounter© AFPOn March 21 this year, India began their fourth match of the one-day series against Pakistan with a do-or-die gong. Being 2-1…
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Almost fair
The selections for the India A squad to tour England can be described in two words: almost fair. Most of the players selected brook no argument. But a couple of strange omissions and inclusions have…
Hasibul and Manjurul put a good show
The unsuccessful pace due in Multan and Colombo captivated everyone yesterday in BKSP by capturing four wickets each against a three-day practice match against Bangladesh-A. The match has already been declared abandoned due to rain,…
Assertive batting from Irani and Peters gains Essex promotion
Stephen Peters - 77*Photo © John DawsonEssex gained promotion to the First Division with a six-wicket victory over contenders Warwickshire after the two captains had agreed to declare innings in an attempt to set up…
Faulkner to face drink-driving charge
James Faulkner, the World Cup-winning Australia allrounder, may be left out of the ODI squad for the series following the Ashes after he spent Thursday night in a prison cell in Manchester on a drink…
India open tour against county champions
It will be Mushtaq Ahmed's first chance to bowl to the Indians since 1999 when he played his solitary Test against them at Delhi © Getty Images India start their three-month tour of England with…
Trent Bridge filling for quarter-final
Nottinghamshires impressive Twenty20 form has earnt them a home quarter final tie with Northamptonshire © Getty Images With Nottinghamshire featuring in their first Twenty20 quarter-final, the Trent Bridge faithful have pledged their support in the…
Bennett King to be West Indies coach
Bennett King is expected to be named later today© Getty ImagesBennett King will be the first foreign coach to guide West Indies when he replaces Gus Logie, who was sacked after they won the Champions…
Javed Omar replaces Hannan Sarkar
Hannan Sarkar: axed after a poor series against the West Indies© AFPJaved Omar has been recalled into the Bangladesh one-day side for the Asia Cup, which begins in July in Sri Lanka. Omar will replace…
Shoaib: 'I need to prove myself'
Shoaib Akhtar has signed to play for Durham for the remainder of the season, and is due to meet with club officials tomorrow to decide when he will join the county."I need to prove myself…