Balls of fire – When Pathan rocked Pakistan
0.1Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on the middle and leg, a bit of swing away from the left-handed Butt, defended awkwardly, the ball loops back down the…
'I never doubted my ability' – Smith
Graeme Smith shows his excitement at reaching a breakthrough century at Centurion © Getty Images Graeme Smith has revealed the support from his team-mates helped him through an awful Australia tour and set him up…
Duminy guides Cobras to seven-wicket win
The Cape Cobras eased to a seven-wicket win over the Warriors despite a valiant 90 from Arno Jacobs. He fought hard to try and set a decent target for the Cobras, but when he was…
India sweep to series win
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Kevin Pietersen helped England get going but they lost their way once he was gone © Getty Images India's remarkable winning streak in the limited overs version of…
Steyn and Ntini rout New Zealand
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith celebrate a comprehensive 128-run victory on the final morning at Centurion © Getty Images New Zealand's resistance lasted just six overs on the…
Steven Pope announces retirement
'I've also decided that I won't even play club cricket this coming summer' - Warriors' Pope announces his retirement from all cricket © Getty Images Steven Pope, the Warriors batsman, has decided to retire from…
Chilton and Sutcliffe complete win
ScorecardLancashire completed the formalities of a convincing victory at Lord's in little over an hour on the final morning, jumping back to the top of the Championship table. Mark Chilton and Iain Sutcliffe reached the…
Kaneria returns to Essex
Danish Kaneria is heading back to Essex in 2007 © Getty Images Danish Kaneria, the Pakistan legspinner, has agreed to play for Essex in 2007 after previous stints in 2004 and 2005.David East, the Essex…
West Indies scramble to arrange alternative series
Although the West Indies Cricket Board's increasingly desperate attempts to stage a much-needed fund-raising one-day series has been stalled by Canada's refusal to act as hosts, it has now started planning a tournament at home…
What went on behind the scenes?
Darrell Hair has attracted both criticism and praise © Getty Images Three days into the biggest crisis to have gripped the game since the match-fixing scandal, two clear and intractable portraits have been painted of…