Swann steps up to leadership role
At 5.45pm on Friday, when Graeme Swann walks out to toss up with his West Indian counterpart, Darren Sammy, the end of one of the more improbable journeys in English cricket will have been reachedAndrew…
Farhad Hossain stars in Rajshahi win
A round-up of the action from the third round of National Cricket League 2011-12 matchesESPNcricinfo staff02-Nov-2011Away at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong were upturned by a spirited Rajshahi by eight wickets, thanks to captain…
Tharanga and Fernando in ODI squad
Opener Upal Tharanga and fast bowlers Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga have been included in Sri Lanka's 15-man squad for the one-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab EmiratesESPNcricinfo staff01-Nov-2011Opener Upal Tharanga and fast…
Not an easy pitch to bat on – Amla
With the pitch remaining seamer-friendly, Hashim Amla expects that swing will play a key role in South Africa's quest to bowl Australia out on the final dayFirdose Moonda at the Wanderers20-Nov-2011Dale Steyn may have the…
Rudolph, Morkel working to improve
Jacques Rudolph and Morne Morkel have travelled to Durban, the venue for the second Test against Sri Lanka, earlier than their team-mates to practiceFirdose Moonda21-Dec-2011Although South Africa crushed Sri Lanka in less than three days…
Kallis savours 'special' landmark at home
To get a double-century once was proving a point. To get it twice was simply a cause for celebration for Jacques KallisFirdose Moonda at Newlands04-Jan-2012Jacques Kallis' first double-hundred was celebrated with a golf swing, a…
Dhoni says umpires should take Mankading call
MS Dhoni has said it was, and is, unfair to put the onus on the fielding captain when an appeal for mankading is madeSidharth Monga in Sydney25-Feb-2012MS Dhoni has said it is unfair to put…
Gloucs appeal against Bristol planning refusal
Gloucestershire have appealed against the decision to reject planning permission to develop their Bristol home. Alex Winter22-Feb-2012Gloucestershire have appealed against the decision to reject planning permission to develop their Bristol home.The county have also expressed…
Rain has final say in compelling Test
The final day of the first Test promised to be an intriguing one, but 14 hours of incessant rain in Dunedin made play impossible and the match was called a draw just after 2pmAndrew Fernando11-Mar-2012…
Heavy rain hands Deccan their first point
A heavy downpour drenched Eden Gardens, leaving ankle-deep water in parts of the outfield and forcing the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Deccan Chargers to be abandonedThe Report by Abhishek Purohit24-Apr-2012Match abandoned without a…