'I want to get back into the national side' – Kruger
Garnett Kruger bowls during the VB Series in January © Getty Images Garnett Kruger, the South African fast bowling aspirant, has set himself one goal for the new season: to make it back to the…
Pakistan open to consider Saleem Malik's appeal
. The Pakistan board has agreed to assist Saleem Malik, should he appeal his ban © Getty Images The Pakistan board will appeal to the ICC on behalf of Saleem Malik, the former captain, if…
Australia's amazing finals spree
Damien Martyn continued his excellent run against West Indies. In 15 games against them he averages 59.50 © Getty Images 21-2 - Australia's win-loss record in finals of ODI tournaments since (including) the 1999 World…
Bond declares fitness for first Test
Shane Bond is pumped and ready to go © Getty Images Shane Bond is raring to go for New Zealand in their forthcoming Tests against Sri Lanka.Rumours had been circulating that Bond, the fast bowler,…
The Pied Piper departs
Pitch inspection: Warne's thoughts could not stray from the next Test even on such a significant day © Getty Images Up until the 11th minute of the 11th hour, it was still possible to believe…
Former Zimbabwe international opens new academy
Mathew Townshend, the former Zimbabwean Under-19 and Matabeleland allrounder, is reported to have opened a cricket academy at Whitestone School in Bulawayo. Townshend is a product of the Harare Sports Club-based Zimbabwe Cricket Academy that…
Vaughan on the recovery trail
Michael Vaughan: feeling his way back © Getty Images Michael Vaughan remains confident of making a full recovery from the hamstring injury that forced him to pull out of England's victorious CB Series squad in…
Grounds for concern prior to opening ceremony
Sir Garry Sobers has the honour of declaring the World Cup open © Getty Images With the World Cup set to kick-off, the organisers have expressed concern over the last-minute scramble in getting all the…
International experience benefits Tait
Shaun Tait: "If we relax in any of these games and then come up against a big side, we might get done" © AFP Shaun Tait believes his time with the Australian one-day squad has…
Katich and Hodge blitz on county circuit
The runs have been flowing for Ian Harvey, who has two centuries already this season © Getty Images A string of seven Australians scored county hundreds in the past week, led by Simon Katich with…