Cricket News

England have replaced Australia as the top ODI side in the ICC rankings after the annual update of the tables, while Australia have slipped to No. 4

Mark Boucher, former South Africa wicketkeeper, has said that it is "unlikely" he will play professional cricket in the near future as the healing process to his left eye continues

Imran Tahir was reflecting on a sudden no-balling problem as he joined the rest of the South Africa squad on a relaxing day at the London Olympics.

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Chris Gayle has been ruled out of the inaugural season of the Sri Lanka Premier League due to a serious groin strain.

Richard Holdsworth, the Irish board's performance director, said Ireland had attempted to secure fast bowler Boyd Rankin's services, but could not match up against the "lure" of Test cricket

Chris Gayle was told to "enjoy his cricket" and be himself, and Gibson suggested that helped him make an impact to the side with positive performances

John Wright, the outgoing New Zealand coach, has signed off from his role with the team with stern words for the batsmen

Ireland fast bowler Boyd Rankin has announced he will retire from international cricket at the end of the year as he bids to play Test cricket with England

MS Dhoni, the India captain, has said India have adapted to the change in nature of Sri Lankan pitches better than the hosts on this tour

Steffan Piolet and Paul Best swept Warwickshire to the top of Group C of the Clydesdale Bank 40 with an unexpected three-wicket victory

MS Dhoni, the India captain, has said India have adapted to the change in nature of Sri Lankan pitches better than the hosts on this tour

Alviro Petersen removed some of the pressure that had been heaped on him from without by focusing on his own game at Headingley

Surrey's bold decision at the toss of their key match against one of their biggest relegation rivals may prove a turning point in their battle to remain in Division One

Somerset's Brian Rose said it was "frustrating" to lose star batsman Nick Compton to England Lions for a key Champions clash

Eoin Morgan made 50 batting at No. 3 for England Lions on a damp opening one of the first unofficial Test against Australia A

Hampshire batsman Neil McKenzie made light of bowler-friendly conditions to frustrate Gloucestershire on the second day of their Division Two match

The PCB has awarded central contracts to 17 women cricketers for the year 2012, reducing the number of signings from last year's pool of 19

Ravi Bopara has stood down from the opening England Lions match against Australia A at Old Trafford after feeling he was not ready to return to cricket

Karbonn Mobiles has become the third telecom company to sponsor the Champions League Twenty20 in four years