Cricket News

Chris Dehring, the CEO of the World Cup organising committee, has said that racism and obscene gestures will not be tolerated at next year's competition

England's controversial team selections for the Brisbane and Adelaide Tests - and the buck-passing that has followed them - must be hurting the visitors' preparation for the Perth Test starting on Thursday, according to Shane Warne

Seven wickets from Anthony Ireland brought Zimbabwe back into the match against Bangladesh A at Mirpur only for their batsmen to contrive another collapse to leave them staring at defeat.

The Sri Lankan board has filed a claim in court for almost US$ 12 million against an insurance company following the cancellation of the one-day tri-series between Sri Lanka, South Africa and India in August

Anil Kumble has happy memories of the Wanderers, and he urged his team-mates to be positive in the build-up to the first Test which starts on Friday

The former England paceman Bob Willis has launched a stinging attack on the way England's quick bowlers are being prepared for the international game

A round-up of the fourth day's play in the third round of Ranji Trophy Plate Group matches

India's women will embark on their quest for a hat-trick of Asia Cup titles when they face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the triangular tournament which will be played in Jaipur from December 13 to 21

Andre Nel, the South African pace bowler, will return to Essex for the first part of the 2007 season once his participation at the World Cup is complete

Round up of the fourth day's action of the third round of the Ranji Trophy Super League

England's net session at the WACA today marked the start of what, in Kevin Pietersen's estimation, is "a huge, huge week" for the team

Nicky Boje, the South African left-arm spinner, has decided to retire from international cricket to concentrate on his domestic career

Rod Marsh, the former Australia wicketkeeper who headed the ECB's Academy from 2001 to 2005, has slammed the England board, accusing it of virtually losing the Ashes when it decided to allow Troy Cooley to return to Australia

Daniel Smith, the wicketkeeper, has been chosen as a specialist batsman for New South Wales' Pura Cup match against Victoria

Ricky Ponting has admitted to being disappointed by the timing of Damien Martyn's shock retirement

Richard Done, the ICC's High Performance Manager, has questioned Bermuda fitness levels

Mumbai has been chosen as the venue for the World Cup 2011 final through a joint decision taken by the four subcontinental boards

A round-up of day two of the Quadrangular stage of the Patrons Trophy

Justin Langer believes Damien Martyn's unexpected international departure will stop a "mass exodus" of senior players over the next six months

Shane Watson is due to make his domestic return against South Australia on Friday after a series of injury setbacks