News Index

India news

BCCI begins corruption probe

May 16, 2012: The BCCI has begun its investigation of the corruption charges against five players, with Shalabh Srivastava deposing before its inquiry commission

Afghanistan news

Lawson to coach Afghanistan at Under-19 World Cup

May 16, 2012: Geoff Lawson, the former Australia fast bowler, has signed up with Afghanistan as a consultant coach for the Under-19 World Cup

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's

Low expectations for West Indies

May 16, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and West Indies at Lord's

Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2012, Mumbai

Mumbai bowl; Shakib, Abdulla in

May 16, 2012: Harbhajan Singh asked Kolkata Knight Riders to bat in Mumbai Indians' final home game of the season at Wankhede Stadium, where the side chasing has won the last give games

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's

Fallen giants face daunting test

May 16, 2012: Although there have been signs of improvement for West Indies their away record remains dismal and England will start the series as overwhelming favourites

India news

The five suspended players

May 16, 2012: The BCCI has suspended five players pending an inquiry into accusations of corruption, in wake of a sting operation by India TV. Here's a brief look at these players' careers:

ICC News

Kenya matches postponed due to security fears

May 16, 2012: The ICC has confirmed that next month's matches between Kenya and Namibia to be played in Nairobi have been postponed

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2012

Injured Jamshed out of Sri Lanka tour

May 16, 2012: Nasir Jamshed, the Pakistan opener, has been ruled out of next month's Sri Lanka tour after fracturing his left index finger

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's

England's overwhelming dominance

May 16, 2012: West Indies ordinary record in recent years makes England firm favourites ahead of the first Test at Lord's

County news

Mushtaq joins Surrey for a month

May 16, 2012: Mushtaq Ahmed is to join Surrey as 'coach and mentor' on a month-long contract

Women's cricket

Clea Smith announces retirement

May 16, 2012: Australia fast bowler Clea Smith, 33, has announced her retirement from all forms of the game

India news

Mishra admits to 'frivolous statements'

May 16, 2012: Mohnish Mishra, one of the five players suspended by the BCCI pending an inquiry into accusations of corruption, has said that he made the statements recorded during India TV's sting operation casually, only with a view to 'develop his value'

A Pakistan Premier League?

May 16, 2012: If attempts at one fail, it won't be for a lack of ideas but of intent

The hardest act to follow

May 16, 2012: Given the circumstances, even baby steps by West Indies in England will amount to victory

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's

Prior excited by Bairstow presence

May 15, 2012: Matt Prior said he was not worried about fellow wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow's inclusion in the England squad to face West Indies

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's

Gibson ponders all-pace attack

May 15, 2012: Ottis Gibson, the West Indies coach, has hinted at the visitors fielding a four-pronged fast bowling attack for the first Test against England at Lord's, which starts on Thursday.

Pakistan news

Pakistan's hunt for bowling coach continues

May 15, 2012: Pakistan will travel to Sri Lanka without a bowling coach as all applications received for the job vacancy left by Aaqib Javed have been deemed unsuitable.

Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL, Kotla

Mahela guides Delhi into playoffs

May 15, 2012: Mahela Jayawardene's half-century may have been the slowest for Delhi Daredevils this season but it helped his team become the first side to qualify for the playoffs

Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2012, Mumbai

Close race to finish in top two

May 15, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai

India news

IPL council suspends five players

May 15, 2012: The IPL governing council has suspended all five players named by the India TV sting operation alleging corruption