Charlie Austin

Akram confirms retirement, Anwar considers his future

Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram confirmed on Tuesday that he would retire after the ICC World Cup in South Africa next year

10-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Waqar defends captaincy record as Pakistan start afresh

Pakistan captain Waqar Younis defended his captaincy on Tuesday, claiming that his tenure had coincided with an overall improvement in the team's performance

10-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

I'm proud of Sachin, says Brian Lara

Caribbean batting legend Brian Lara paid tribute to Sachin Tendulkar on Monday, claiming he was "proud" of the Indian icon's achievements

09-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Australians not taking success for granted in Sri Lanka

Despite being labelled favourites after their scorching form leading up to the tournament, Ricky Ponting's Australians are not taking success for granted in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy

09-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

We can win against Australia, says Bangladesh coach

Bangladesh coach Mohsin Kamal believes his inexperienced side could spring a surprise against world champions Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy

09-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Defending champions touch down with confidence

Stephen Fleming's defending champions touched down in Sri Lanka on the weekend, confident that they could retain their crown in this year's ICC Champions Trophy

08-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Jayasuriya to play as Sri Lanka stroll to victory

Sri Lanka ambled to victory against a youthful Sri Lanka A side at NCC Grounds on Sunday, their only match practice before the opening game of the ICC Champions Trophy starting next Thursday

08-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Thousands flock to see Muralitharan in war-torn north

Legendary spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan, the world's most famous Tamil cricketer, caused chaos in Jaffna - a war-ravaged Tamil city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka - on Sunday as thousands flocked to watch the off-spinner play in an exhibition

01-Sep-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lankan players join ICC sponsorship row

Sri Lanka's cricketers have refused to sign the International Cricket Council contract that is threatening the participation of leading Asian players in the ICC Champions Trophy next month

25-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Jayasuriya 50/50 for ICC Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has a 50/50 chance of playing in the ICC Champions Trophy after dislocating his shoulder during his side's 27-run victory against South Africa in the Morocco Cup 2002 final

21-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka firm favourites on spinner friendly surface

Despite captain Sanath Jayasuriya's comments to the contrary, Sri Lanka remain firm favourites to win the final of the Morocco Cup 2002 on Wednesday

20-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka exorcise English demons with second win

Sri Lanka's resurgence after a disastrous tour of England gathered pace on Saturday as they defeated Pakistan by 39 runs at Tangiers on Saturday

18-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Pollock blames pitch for South Africa loss

South Africa captain Shaun Pollock voiced concerns over the Tangiers Cricket Stadium pitch after his slide slumped to a 93-run defeat against Sri Lanka on Thursday

16-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka recall Dharmasena for ICC Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka have recalled off-spinning all-rounder Kumara Dharmasena for the ICC Champions Trophy next month

16-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka hope to avoid Pakistani backlash

Sri Lanka hope to avoid a Pakistani backlash in their first outing at Tangiers on Wednesday after Waqar Younis's side lost by 54 runs in the opening match of the Morocco Cup

13-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

South Africa provide Cronje with performance to be proud of

In their first match since the death of disgraced former captain Hansie Cronje, South Africa won the inaugural One-Day International played at Tangiers, convincingly defeating tournament favourites Pakistan by 54 runs

13-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Tangiers Cricket Stadium: a new chapter in a construction tycoon's dream

The world's newest international cricket venue, the 141st to stage one-day cricket, will be unveiled on Monday in a most unlikely location, at Tangiers in French-speaking northern Africa

11-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka stroll to third comprehensive win

Bangladesh's anguish continued at Premadasa International Stadium on Wednesday as Sri Lanka warmed up for the Morocco Cup starting next week with another comprehensive victory

07-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Bangladesh slump to humiliating defeat

On Sunday Bangladesh had pointed to a brighter future with a respectable performance, but on Monday they reinforced their reputation as international minnows, as they were bowled out for a humiliating 76 at the Sinhalese Sports Club

04-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka in full swing at SSC

With three `papara' bands in full swing under the corrugated tin roofs at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Sri Lanka celebrated the return of Aravinda de Silva and Muttiah Muralitharan to their one-day side, cruising to a comfortable five-wicket win

04-Aug-2002•Charlie Austin

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