All set for the curtain-raiser
Match factsFriday June 5Start time 17.30 (16.30GMT)Big PictureThe floodlights are in place, the snoozing MCC members have been piled up in a quiet corner, and after a soporific start to the summer, we are all…
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Piyush Chawla signs up with Sussex
Piyush Chawla, the Indian legspinner, has signed up with Sussex as Pakistan medium-pacer Yasir Arafat's replacement till at least the end of the month.This will be the first county stint for Chawla, who is expected…
Clarke papers over Australian cracks
Australians 349 for 7 dec and 379 for 7 dec (Hughes 78, Clarke 75, Ponting 71) lead Sussex 311 by 417 runsScorecardRicky Ponting's authoritative 71 stirred Australia's innings, but many of their middle order struggled…
Sri Lanka win despite late drama
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were outThilan Thushara's three wickets derailed Pakistan's chase, which left them struggling at 134 for 8 at one stage•Associated PressAfter Angelo Mathews and Muttiah Muralitharan had combined to devastatingeffect with…
BCCI sanctions $5 million for IPL teams in 2008 Champions League
In an unprecedented financial bailout, the Indian board has sanctioned Rs 22 crore (approximately $5 million) each to the Chennai Super Kings - owned by the BCCI secretary - and Rajasthan Royals, the 2008 IPL…
All-round Balbirnie hands Ireland second win
Afghanistan might be stealing the spotlight in the ODI and first-class arena but their Under-19 team is still finding its trappings in international cricket. It was beaten soundly by Ireland Under-19s in King City, thanks…
Key and van Jaarsveld secure draw
ScorecardKent captain Rob Key and vice captain Martin van Jaarsveld led their side's rearguard action from the front with unbeaten centuries at the Old Racecourse Ground where the visitors lost only one wicket on the…
Sussex lose, but still win title
ScorecardMichael Yardy can't believe he has been run out, but was able to celebrate a trophy despite defeat•Getty ImagesSussex retained their Pro40 title despite a heavy defeat against Worcestershire thanks to Durham's narrow victory over…
Pakistan would be welcomed for final – Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar, the chairman of the 2011 World Cup's organising committee, is confident that should Pakistan make it to the final of the tournament, India would welcome them to play at the Wankhede Stadium in…
Kanpur pitch expected to be more bowler friendly
Two days ahead of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kanpur, the Green Park pitch was green. "They should leave the grass," umpire Nigel Llong said with a wide smile, after inspecting…