Cricket News

ADELAIDE - The cricket stars of England and Sri Lanka were at oppositeends of the gamut on the eve of the crucial one-day encounter betweenthe nations at Adelaide Oval.

The XXXX Queensland Bulls have gained World Cup player Andrew Symondsfor tomorrow night's ING Cup clash against the Southern Redbacks at theGabba

Australian batsman Darren Lehmann faces suspension from the national team after he was charged under the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct

Michael Vaughan is set to open England's innings in their all-important triangular series encounter with Sri Lanka tomorrow at the Adelaide Oval.

Victoria finished on top of the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) ladder and will host the grand final at the MCG this Friday (17/01/03) and Saturday (18/01/03)

XXXX Queensland Bulls pace bowler Ashley Noffke will miss Friday's INGCup day/nighter against the Southern Redbacks, but remains in contentionfor Sunday's Pura Cup match at the Gabba.

England's youngsters have done what they insisted they could do on departing for their tour of Australia - win.

HOBART - Jon Moss and Darren Berry hit Victoria out of humiliation aftera first day of bowling supremacy in the Pura Cup match against Tasmaniaat Bellerive Oval today.

Ashley Giles rejoined his England teammates in Adelaide today and singled out one of them for special praise - Michael Vaughan.

Star off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will miss Sri Lanka's crucial VB Series clash against England on Friday after straining a thigh muscle.

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Middle order batsman Michael Bevan scored a nerveless unbeaten 45 to rescue Australia after a Muttiah Muralitharan inspired collapse in their one-day triangular series international against Sri Lanka on Wednesday

Australian batsman Darren Lehmann has been severely reprimanded by match referee Clive Lloyd after a racial outburst during Australia's triangular series match against Sri Lanka.

St.Kilda batsman Michael Klinger has been recalled to the Victorian Bushrangers side to take on the Tasmanian Tigers in tomorrow's Pura Cup clash in Hobart

THE Western Australian Cricket Association selectors today announced a provisional ING Cup squad to play against New South Wales at Coffs Harbour on Sunday, January 19, 2003.

BRISBANE, Jan 13 AAP - Jimmy Maher could fill the role of Australian wicketkeeper in the next fortnight if selectors rest a weary Adam Gilchrist before the World Cup defence in Africa

Nasser Hussain admitted England were let down by their fielding after their 31-run defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka under the SCG floodlights.

The news that Andrew Flintoff is to fly out to Australia tomorrow after passing a fitness test on his injured groin will come as a welcome relief to the England one-day squad.

The Lancashire and England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will fly out to join England's one-day squad in Australia tomorrow after passing a fitness test on his injured groin earlier today.

Sri Lanka's New Year resurgence gathered pace as they defeated England by 31 runs in their one-day international match against England on Monday.