Stranded Sangakkara deserves help
The disappointing finish was made worse by Sangakkara walking off as the last man out with an unfulfilling 80 © Getty Images Sri Lanka's batsmen have let down their most experienced performers again. One of…
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Gillespie promises to stay with Redbacks
Jason Gillespie wants to play on with his South Australia team-mates next season © Getty Images Jason Gillespie has vowed to stay on at South Australia despite their dismal season and has put his hand…
'Shoaib should be fit for England tour,' says team trainer
Will Shoaib Akhtar get another chance to torment England? © AFP Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistan fast bowler, has a realistic chance of making a strong comeback from his stress fracture and knee injuries for the…
Yorkshire rout Somerset by an innings
Matthew Hoggard: wrapped up victory for Yorkshire against Somerset © Getty Images ScorecardYorkshire wrapped up a convincing innings victory over 10-man Somerset despite a backs-to-the-wall century from John Francis, who carried his bat for a…
Shane Watson returns to Queensland
Shane Watson missed his family, and Brisbane's weather, which prompted his decision to go back to Queensland© Getty ImagesHomesick prodigal son Shane Watson believes that his return to Queensland will help him break into Test…
'I'm hoping to be fit for Saturday' says Ian Blackwell
Somerset all rounder Ian Blackwell remains optimistic that he will have recovered from his back injury in time to play in the vital day night match against Pakistan on Saturday.When I asked him about the…
Australia opt for batting practice as game peters into draw
After two days of highly entertaining cricket, the final day proved somewhat disappointing for the capacity crowd with the Australians electing to bat throughout. When the close came, the game had slipped into the farcical…
Ponting starts the season with a bang
Ricky Ponting started his season of first-class cricket in dazzling styletoday. The dashing Tasmanian right-hander has gone to stumps on 207 not outon the opening day of the Pura Cup match against Queensland at Allan…
ICC holds talks with UK government
Peter Chingoka: Persona non grata © Getty Images ICC officials met with representatives of the ECB and British government officials in London last week to discuss the ongoing situation regarding Zimbabwe's tour to England in…
Di Venuto hopes it's fourth time lucky
Michael Di Venuto has enjoyed his most productive Pura Cup season at the age of 33 © Getty Images Michael Di Venuto might next week take the unwanted honour of being the only man to…