News Index

Pakistan news

Akram shifted to academy role

Apr 24, 2014: Pakistan have relieved Mohammad Akram from the role of national bowling coach only to appoint him as head coach of the national cricket academy. He will also join the six-man selection panel.

Sri Lanka news

Few can adjust their game like Thirimanne - Jayasuriya

Apr 24, 2014: Sri Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya made a resounding endorsement of Lahiru Thirimanne's temperament and talent, one day after his panel had appointed the 24-year-old batsman vice-captain across all formats

Sri Lanka news

Atapattu tipped to coach SL in England

Apr 24, 2014: Sri Lanka's chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya issued the strongest indication yet that Marvan Atapattu would be appointed coach for the tour of Ireland and England, following Paul Farbrace's resignation on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka Women news

Chamari Atapattu to lead Sri Lanka Women

Apr 24, 2014: Chamari Atapattu has been named captain of Sri Lanka Women. She takes over from Shashikala Siriwardene, who relinquished the role earlier this month. Udeshika Prabodhani was named vice-captain

County news

Middlesex sign Christian for T20 Blast

Apr 24, 2014: Daniel Christian, the Australia allrounder, will play for Middlesex as one of their overseas players during the NatWest Blast

Royal Challengers v Knight Riders, IPL 2014, Sharjah

RCB lose after having game in the bag

Apr 24, 2014: Royal Challengers were in control of the game nearly all the way through, till a stunning Chris Lynn catch turned the match in the final over

Pakistan news

PCB proposed domestic revamp will end department cricket

Apr 24, 2014: A proposal generated by Haroon Rashid, the board's director of game development, aims to abolish department teams and invite the departments to participate in the functioning of regional teams

Western Australia news

Warriors wait on Hogan

Apr 24, 2014: Western Australia have left room in their state squad for the reliable seam bowler Michael Hogan as he ponders whether or not to return for another Sheffield Shield summer in between his commitments for Glamorgan

Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL, Dubai

Struggling Mumbai need batting fuel

Apr 24, 2014: Mumbai Indians were let down by their batting in both defeats. They will need to click, but against a team on the upswing

IPL 2014

Maxwell's big-hitting, Gambhir's duck hunting

Apr 24, 2014: Stats highlights from the first 10 matches of IPL 2014

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2014, Dubai

Misfiring teams search for turnaround

Apr 24, 2014: Kevin Pietersen's expected return is an undoubted boost to Delhi Daredevils, but their depleted pace attack might be just as rejuvenating to the Sunrisers Hyderabad's misfiring top order

IPL newsfile

Gambhir a knock away from striking form - Raman

Apr 24, 2014: A round-up of IPL news from April 24

South Australia news

Jake Lehmann contracted by South Australia

Apr 24, 2014: South Australia have rewarded Jake Lehmann, the son of Australia's coach Darren Lehmann, with his first state rookie contract after strong performances in last summer's Futures League

Bangladesh news

BCB to invite bidders for media rights

Apr 24, 2014: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a tender to sell worldwide media rights for six years until 2020

Glamorgan v Gloucestershire, Cardiff, 4th day

Bedraggled Glamorgan survive Gidman mauling

Apr 23, 2014: Rain and a defiant last-wicket stand combined to thwart Gloucestershire's victory bid on the final day of their Championship Division Two clash against Glamorgan in Cardiff

Derbyshire v Hampshire, Derby, 4th day

Adams grinds Hants to safety

Apr 23, 2014: Derbyshire and Hampshire drew their rain-affected Championship Division Two match after the weather and bad light played a part on the final day

Lancashire v Warwickshire, Old Trafford, 4th day

Moores the merrier as Lancs escape

Apr 23, 2014: Simon Kerrigan and the Manchester weather conspired to deny Warwickshire victory in Peter Moores' final game as Lancashire coach

Surrey v Essex, The Oval, 4th day

Cook confirms groove with second ton

Apr 23, 2014: Were it not for an England captain registering a second consecutive hundred, there would have been little to cheer as Essex and Surrey played out an inevitable draw

Kent v Leicestershire, Canterbury, 4th day

Smith, Robson light up dull draw

Apr 23, 2014: Leicestershire were the whipping boys too often last season, cast adrift at the foot of Division Two, to contemplate a more daring declaration on the final day against Kent

Durham v Somerset, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

Compton sends England a reminder

Apr 23, 2014: Nick Compton provided another reminder of his abilities as he helped his Somerset side secure a draw on the final day of their game at Durham