The Packer timeline

World Series Cricket - March-October 1978

Oct 22, 2007: A timeline of events in World Series Cricket during the close season between March and October 1978

Nairobi needs to lead the way

Oct 22, 2007: The behind-the-scenes machinations in Kenya's biggest province is worryingly familiar

A tour diary

Bodyline timeline - March to May 1933

Oct 19, 2007: A day-by-day account of the 1932-33 Bodyline series ... the final exchanges

A tour diary

Bodyline timeline - February 1933

Oct 19, 2007: A day-by-day account of the 1932-33 Bodyline series ... February 1933

A tour diary

Bodyline timeline - January 1933

Oct 19, 2007: A day-by-day account of the 1932-33 Bodyline series ... January 1933

A tour diary

Bodyline timeline - November 1932

Oct 19, 2007: A day-by-day account of the 1932-33 Bodyline series ... November 1932

Quote ... unquote

Bodyline quotes

Oct 19, 2007: Bodyline ... what they said

A tour diary

Bodyline timeline - July - October 1932

Oct 19, 2007: A day-by-day account of the 1932-33 Bodyline series ... July to October 1932

1896

Ranji and racism

Oct 19, 2007: When KS Ranjitsinhji's selection for England was blocked by the MCC

Cricinfo XV

Rugger buggers

Oct 18, 2007: With the rugby World Cup final taking place in Paris this weekend, a look at XV players who were good enough to play both sports to a high standard

USA

A draft of light for USA cricket

Oct 17, 2007: After months of rumour and little information, signs of progress in the review of the USA Cricket Association's constitution have finally emerged.

Croatia

New artificial wicket in Croatia

Oct 15, 2007: Some two and a half years after a group of Air Traffic Controllers working in Split, Croatia, founded the Sir Oliver Cricket Club, its members have installed an artificial grass wicket on its match and practice facility

The cradle of cricket

Oct 12, 2007: Hambledon's name conjures up an image of rustic locals playing the game in front of the Bat and Ball pub. The reality is quite different

USA

US cricket continues to lack accountability

Oct 9, 2007: Silence continues to be the order of the day in the USA where it is proving impossible to find out how the review of the constitution is progressing .

A Pyrrhic victory for the ICC

Oct 9, 2007: Although Darrell Hair withdrew his claim for racial discrimination against the ICC, both sides suffered considerable damage

1971

The Oval, drugs and rock'n'roll

Oct 5, 2007: When the Who and the Faces headlined a rock festival at The Oval

Cricinfo XI

Tedium in coloured clothing

Oct 4, 2007: Eleven 50-over matches that failed to set the pulse racing

Uganda

No increase in number of ODI countries

Oct 3, 2007: The ICC has said that there are no plans to extend the number of Associate members who will gain ODI status.

USA

USACA accused of stalling once again

Oct 1, 2007: It is emerging that the review of the USA Cricket Association's constitution, which is the first and most important step towards the USA being readmitted to the international arena, is not going according to plan.

English cricket

Botham - A toothless hero

Oct 1, 2007: Sir Ian Botham has a new autobiography coming out later this week and The Times is serialising it this week

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