New beginning for old team
After a post-World Cup lull, when the team stagnated under an interimmanagement, Sri Lanka's road to the 2007 World Cup starts in earnest on Nov18, their first game with a new coach, physio and fitness…
Croft: 'I never gave up hope'
Robert Croft: happy to be back © Getty ImagesAs Robert Croft prepares to play as one of three spinners in tomorrow's match against the Board President's XI, he insisted that he never gave up hope…
Windwards to mix youth with experience
Two newcomers have been named in the Windward Islands 13-man squad for theiropening match of the 2004 Carib Beer Series. Craig Emmanuel, the St Lucian opening batsman, along with Lindon James, the Grenadines wicketkeeper.The remainder…
McGrath doubtful for Sri Lanka tour
Glenn McGrath: weekend's comeback ruled out© Getty ImagesGlenn McGrath appears to have lost his battle to be fit for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka.He had hoped to return to action this Sunday in a…
Zimbabwe stance puts Champions Trophy in doubt
David Morgan, the chairman of the England & Wales Cricket Board, faces one of the most important meetings of his career next month, when he takes on the board chairmen of the other nine Test-playing…
'Gravy' recovers after shooting in Antigua
Laban "Gravy" Benjamin - well known for his comedy routines at cricket matches in Antigua - is nursing a bullet wound to his left arm after he was involved in a shooting incident late on…
Pakistan board defends its chief executive
Rameez Raja - an administrator and a commentator, but honest about it© Getty ImagesThe Pakistan Cricket Board has been forced to come out in defence of its embattled chief executive, Rameez Raja, as the hunt…
PCB accuses Shoaib of 'breaching promise'
Shoaib Akhtar: miraculous recovery or forced to play?© AFPIn the latest twist to the Shoaib Akhtar saga, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shaharyar Khan, has voiced his concern about Shoaib playing for…
Murali named in party for Australian tour
Murali: named in the squad for Australia© Getty ImagesMuttiah Muralitharan has been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad for the short "Top End Tour" of Australia tour which starts later this month. But Murali, who…
Gerald Majola cleared of financial misconduct
Gerald Majola, the chief executive of the United Cricket Board of South Africa, has been cleared of misconduct by a commission of enquiry. The commission was set up to examine allegations of misappropriation of UCB…