Cricket News

Greg Chappell wasn't a happy man after a game in which India had South Africa in deep strife at 76 for 6, and yet managed to capitulate to an 106-run defeat.

Dileep Premachandran with some behind-the-scenes action from the Cape Town ODI

An impressive all-round display from Ryan ten Doeschate helped Netherlands to a confident 17-run win as they opened their Tri-series account on a positive note at Potchefstroom

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, has called on his side to compete hard in New Zealand conditions and expressed faith in the youngsters called up for the forthcoming Test and one-day series.

A round-up of the fourth day's play of the first round matches of the Ranji Trophy, 2006-07

Dahiya, making a return to the Delhi team, scored 152 while Bhatia posted 166

Mohammad Ashraful has been recalled to the Bangladesh squad for their series against Zimbabwe a week after he was controversially omitted from the 13-man party

At the risk of making Karachi seem like a tourist hotspot, the city is bathing in sunlight, temperatures are in the mid-20s and a cool sea breeze blows across the National Stadium where conditions are ideal for cricket

Brian Lara and Inzamam-ul-Haq spoke to the media on the eve of the third Test

Graeme Smith, the captain, and Mickey Arthur, the coach, had a big altercation with Haroon Lorgat, the convener of South Africa's selection committee, just before the start of the Newlands game on Sunday.

A round-up of the third day's play of Ranji Trophy Plate Division matches

A seven-hour 165 from Simon Katich was not enough to earn New South Wales the lead against Western Australia after Brad Hogg wrapped up the Blues' innings with 38 runs still required

An astounding display of power hitting from Justin Kemp lit up Cape Town and utterly transformed what seemed like a disastrous day for South Africa into a glorious one as they thumped India by 106 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Peter English with some behind-the-scenes action from the fourth day of the Brisbane Test

Victoria face an uphill battle to avoid defeat after their injury-depleted attack struggled to capitalise on a deteriorating MCG pitch against Queensland

Plays of the day from the fourth day of the Brisbane Test

West Indies A survived the attack of Sri Lanka A's openers to hold their own after day two of the four-day match at Guaracara Park

Steve Harmison has admitted he "froze" on the opening day of the Ashes at the Gabba

A recurring back injury prevented Ricky Ponting from fielding throughout the fourth day, but he is expected to return as Australia attempt to finish off England at the Gabba on Monday

Uganda are warming up for the World Cup qualifiers with a 22-player training camp at Lugogo