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Refreshed after a long break, the Australia captain says that retirement is the furthest thing from his mind at the moment

Tendulkar's recent form an inspiration - Ponting

Former India captain Anil Kumble has said that his responsibilities as National Cricket Academy (NCA) chairman will involve the moulding of the personalities of young players in addition to imparting cricketing skills

NCA to focus on character as well as cricket - Kumble

Daniel Vettori has said Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, will be the biggest threat for the visitors during the upcoming five-match ODI series in Mirpur

Shakib will be the biggest threat - Vettori

Round-up of the final day's action in the Karnataka Premier League

Mangalore, Provident march into final

Round-up of the thirteenth day's action in the Karnataka Premier League

Provident, Diamonds ease into semis

Salman Butt, one of the three Pakistan players suspended by the ICC following the News of the World spot-fixing expose, has appealed against his suspension.

Salman Butt appeals against ICC suspension

The BCCI has made major changes to the IPL governing council, halving its strength, slashing the term of its members and limiting their powers, during its annual general meeting

BCCI makes major changes to IPL governing council

Shahid Afridi has expressed hope for a resolution to the stand-off between his country and England's cricket boards following the fractious series between the two teams that concluded recently

Afridi hopes for end to Pakistan-England spat

Former Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas has urged the PCB to reappoint Younis Khan as captain to lead the side out of its current crisis.

Younis best choice to lead Pakistan - Zaheer Abbas

Australia's first-choice wicketkeeper, Brad Haddin, will make his long-awaited comeback when he captains the New South Wales Second XI on Monday

Haddin set for comeback from elbow injury

Doug Bollinger insists he and Michael Hussey will be prepared for the first Test against India starting on Friday, despite having only just joined the squad

Tired Bollinger and Hussey join Australia squad

Yuvraj Singh has been named captain of the India Blue team for the Challenger Trophy, the triangular one-day domestic competition, which will be held between October 8-11 in Indore

Yuvraj, Karthik and Badrinath to lead in Challenger Trophy

Cricket Australia has expressed "concerns" about the security details at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore, the venue for the second Test between India and Australia

Cricket Australia concerned over Bangalore security

Daniel Vettori, the New Zealand captain, has warned his side to guard against complacency during their upcoming ODI series in Bangladesh

Daniel Vettori warns against complacency

Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif have been selected as reserves in the regional Pakistani sides for a Twenty20 tournament likely to be staged in October

Suspended trio picked for regional tournament

Ambati Rayudu, the Hyderabad batsman, has decided to play for Baroda in the 2010-11 Ranji Trophy

Ambati Rayudu to play for Baroda

Team to be picked from all-star country teams selected so far

ESPNcricinfo to pick World XI