News Index

'We've got a good bowling attack for English conditions'

May 20, 2013: Mohammad Hafeez's resurgence, after three years in international wilderness, symbolises that of his team

IPL fixing allegations

Sawani committee to pursue match-fixing, disrepute charges

May 19, 2013: The inquiry committee into the spot-fixing scandal involving three Rajasthan Royals players will press charges pertaining to match-fixing and bringing disrepute to the game under the BCCI's code of conduct

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

A bad year for New Zealand's batsmen

May 19, 2013: Stats highlights from England's impressive 170-run win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's

Hyderabad v Kolkata, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

Jacques stuck in the box

May 19, 2013: Kallis might have just about pulled his weight this IPL season, but the demands of T20 and his slow strike-rate has made him look desperate with the bat

Hyderabad v Kolkata, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

Steyn gets his 'frenemy' Kallis

May 19, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Anderson's magic not to be missed

May 19, 2013: None of the other three England bowlers with 300 Test wickets - or many other of the game's finest swing merchants - could have bowled better than James Anderson at Lord's

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

New Zealand's hour of madness

May 19, 2013: After three days of competing with England on an even footing, Brendon McCullum's side collapsed in a manner reminiscent of their Cape Town horror show

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Mercurial Broad proves class again

May 19, 2013: His search for consistency goes on but Stuart Broad's display once more showed he has the attributes to be a special bowler

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

The delights and frustrations of Stuart Broad

May 19, 2013: His ability should make him a national treasure but there is an element to Stuart Broad that gets fans gnashing their teeth

Hampshire v Durham, YB40 Group B, Ageas Bowl

Carberry expertly steers Hants chase

May 19, 2013: Michael Carberry struck a superb 96 as defending champions Hampshire eased to a five-wicket triumph over Durham at the Ageas Bowl to stay top of Group B

Unicorns v Yorkshire, YB40 Group C, Chesterfield

Lyth calms Yorkshire in chase

May 19, 2013: Adam Lyth's unbeaten half-century carried Yorkshire to a five-wicket win over the Unicorns in a close Yorkshire Bank 40 match at Chesterfield

Indian news

Players to be asked for agents' names

May 19, 2013: The BCCI's plan to regulate player agents, announced on Sunday, will begin with the centrally contracted players being asked to submit the names of their agents for the accreditation process

Somserset v Middlesex, YB40 Group C, Taunton

Trego makes tall order seem simple

May 19, 2013: Peter Trego and Arul Suppiah set Somerset on the path to their third win from three games in the Yorkshire Bank 40

Lancashire v Surrey, YB40 Group B, Old Trafford

Parry spins Surrey to defeat

May 19, 2013: Stephen Parry claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day cricket to help Lancashire to a stunning victory over Surrey in the Yorkshire Bank 40

Glamirgan v Gloucestershire, YB40 Group C, Cardiff

Dent thrills in high-scoring contest

May 19, 2013: Chris Dent scored a maiden one-day century to help Gloucestershire to an exciting seven-run victory over Glamorgan in a high-scoring Group C clash

India news

Zaheer eager to regain India spot

May 19, 2013: Zaheer Khan, the India fast bowler, has said he is eager to reclaim his spot in the Indian team and is looking to regain top form and fitness

Hyderabad v Kolkata, IPL 2013, Hyderabad

Sunrisers hold nerve to make playoffs

May 19, 2013: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad to qualify for the IPL playoffs

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Southee's ten upstaged

May 19, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth day of the first Test between England and New Zealand

Pune v Delhi, IPL 2013, Pune

Is that AB, or Gomez?

May 19, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL game between Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in Pune

England v NZ, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Broad's best secures crushing win

May 19, 2013: Stuart Broad tore through New Zealand to record his best innings return in Tests and help dismiss them for 68 as England claimed a 170-run victory