When the sheets hit the fans
Ian Bell batted like a champion...before falling to Muttiah Muralitharan's new weapon, the non-spinning offbreak © Getty Images Innings of the dayFor the second time in the match, Ian Bell looked a million dollarsfor as…
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Pathirana smashes 277 in Twenty20 onslaught
Dhanuka Pathirana: 29 sixes and 18 fours in his onslaught © Cricinfo Sri Lankan first-class player Dhanuka Pathirana scored a remarkable 277 off 72 balls in a Twenty20 match in Lancashire's Saddleworth League to steer…
Papps to lead Christchurch side in trial match
Michael Papps will lead a Christchurch XI to play Canterbury Country in a trial game at Dudley Park, Rangiora on Sunday, starting at 11am. The side was announced by the chairman of selectors, Craig Thiele.The…
Latif and Inzamam play down conspiracy rumours
Rashid Latif has admitted that he considered retirement after choosing to step down as Pakistan's captain, but insists his decision was purely personal, and not influenced by the Pakistan Cricket Board or any other extraneous…
Rebels issue Tuesday ultimatum to board
Zimbabwe's rebel players have given the Zimbabwe Cricket Union (ZCU) a deadline of Tuesday to agree to arbitration to try to bring the dispute to a conclusion. If the board does not agree to their…
Kumble lauds board for central contracts
Anil Kumble has lauded the Board of Control for Cricket in India for deciding to hand out central contracts to leading cricketers ahead of the Asia Cup. "The players will feel financially secure," Kumble is…
'This century is special,' says Tendulkar
Tendulkar charges towards his 34th Test century © Getty ImagesSachin Tendulkar's 34th Test century came to him like a cool breeze on a hot, humid day. It brought relief from a run of form that…
Lara rested for Pakistan one-dayers
Brian Lara has been given a chance to recharge his batteries © Getty Images West Indies' selectors have decided to rest Brian Lara for the three-match one-day series against Pakistan. While announcing the 13-man squad,…
Canada to host MCC in 2005
Calvin Clarke, the Canadian Cricket Association's secretary, has announced that the itinerary for 2005 was close to completion and would include hosting a two-week MCC tour during which the full side would play a three-day…
Cosgrove axed by South Australia
Mark Cosgrove remains in South Australia's plans but his lack of runs has cost him his place in the Pura Cup side © Getty Images Mark Cosgrove has been dumped from the South Australia side…