The Zimbabwe crisis

Bvute and Chingoka still in charge

Dec 2, 2005: Claims that Ozias Bvute and Peter Chingoka had been ousted from Zimbabwe Cricket have been fervently denied by Bvute himself

Prime Minister's XI v West Indians, Canberra

Rain signals disappointing end to West Indies tour

Dec 2, 2005: The Prime Minister's XI were declared winners by six runs on the Duckworth-Lewis system in the 50-over clash with the West Indians after scoring a massive 4 for 316

Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2005-06

No sledging against Aussies, says Mills

Dec 2, 2005: Kyle Mills, the New Zealand fast bowler, says that there shall be no premeditated sledging against Australia in the forthcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy starting on December 3

Former captain recognised for charity achievements

Steve Waugh admitted to prestigious Laureus Academy

Dec 2, 2005: Steve Waugh, the former Australian captain, has been named the newest member of the Laureus World Sports Academy

Ranji Trophy round-up, Plate Group, 1st day

Khoda hundred puts Rajasthan in command

Dec 2, 2005: A summary of matches on the first day of the latest round in the Ranji Trophy.

Plate Group game called off after political wrangle

Drama at Dharamshala as two Himachal teams land up

Dec 2, 2005: Drama unfolded at Dharamshala as the Plate Group match between Himachal Pradesh and Tripura was called off after officials of two groups, claiming to be actual representatives of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HCA), traded charges minutes befor

India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chennai, 1st day

Rain plays spoilsport on opening day

Dec 2, 2005: With Chepauk semi-submerged by torrential rain, the match officials called off play at 11:30am local time

New Zealand v Australia, 1st ODI, Auckland

Bond doubtful for first one-dayer

Dec 2, 2005: Brad Hodge will make his one-day international debut against New Zealand in the first match of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy

Welagedara International Stadium to Open in April 06

Dec 1, 2005:

Australia in New Zealand 2005-06

Vincent to open against Australia

Dec 1, 2005: Lou Vincent will open the innings in the first ODI against Australia at Auckland on December 3

West Indies contracts row

WIPA and players' association reach agreement

Dec 1, 2005: The WICB and the WIPA have agreed to a proposal brokered by the ICC which could signal an end to the ongoing contracts dispute between the two parties

Ranji Trophy round-up, Elite Group, 1st day

Shib Shankar Paul routs Delhi with a six-wicket haul

Dec 1, 2005: A summary of matches on the first day of the latest round in the Ranji Trophy.

Sri Lanka in India 2005-06

Zee bags rights to telecast Sri Lanka Tests

Dec 1, 2005: Zee TV has secured the television rights for the India-Sri Lanka three-Test series beginning December 2 in Chennai

County News

Mongia returns to Leicestershire

Dec 1, 2005: Dinesh Mongia has agreed to return to Leicestershire for another season in 2006, in a bid to reclaim his spot in the Indian one-day squad

Denis Lindsay 1939 - 2005

Former SA star Denis Lindsay dies

Dec 1, 2005: Denis Lindsay, the former South African wicketkeeper-batsman who was an integral part of their legendary side in the late 1960s, has died in Johannesburg

Cyclone threatens to ruin Chennai Test

Petition filed against TNCA

Dec 1, 2005: A petition seeking an interim stay against the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) holding the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting December 2, has been filed in a Chennai Court

Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, 2005-06

Cairns will inspire us, says McCullum

Dec 1, 2005: Chris Cairns' inclusion in the New Zealand one-day side for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy has come as a welcome relief to many, perhaps none more than Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand wicketkeeper

Sri Lanka in India 2005-06

Kanpur misses out on third Test

Dec 1, 2005: Kanpur will not host the third Test, scheduled from December 18-22, between India and Sri Lanka

West Indies in New Zealand 2006

Collymore doubtful for New Zealand tour

Dec 1, 2005: Corey Collymore, the West Indian fast bowler, will undergo knee surgery and is doubtful for the tour of New Zealand in February

Lions v Eagles, Standard Bank Cup, Bloemfontein

Rain plays spoilsport at Bloemfontein

Dec 1, 2005: Rain once again played its hand in Bloemfontein where the Eagles and the Lions had to settle for no result after rain washed out the match