Cricket News

Australia plans to spend the lead-up to Trent Bridge in reverse-swing protection mode

The chief executive of the ECB has called upon Britain's terrestrial broadcasters to review their position

England's cricketers have been given a timely break from their county duties

Kent struggled to 123 for 8 in reply to Bangladesh A's 185 at Canterbury

At exactly 6pm on the last day, Andrew Flintoff bowled a big away-swinger

A round-up from the latest round of County Championship matches

Yorkshire reached 324 for 6 after a hard-fought first day in the Roses match at Old Trafford

England U19 continued to be the dominant force in this Test series as they cemented a strong position on the second day of the final match at Headingley

Andrew Flintoff's heroic efforts during the third Test at Old Trafford have lifted him to No. 10 in the world rankings

Glenn McGrayh believes the Ashes momentum is back with Australia after their draw at Old Trafford

Worcestershire have signed Chris Gayle for the remainder of the season as a replacement for Zander de Bruyn

The round-up of the press reaction to the dramatic finish at Old Trafford

Gerald Majola, the chief executive of the United Cricket Board, has confirmed South Africa's intentions to fulfil their tour of India, although he is still seeking assurances from Delhi Police that Herschelle Gibbs and Nicky Boje will not be

Adam Gilchrist does not have especially fond memories of his last tour to India, in 2000-01, when he followed up a brilliant 122 at Mumbai with scores of 0, 0, 1 and 1 in his final four innings, as Australia lost a thrilling series 2-1.

Aakash Chopra wasn't around when Sourav Ganguly addressed a press conference on his arrival in Mumbai, but he would have been heartened to hear his captain say that he would be in the squad of 14 chosen for the Australia series

The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust will undergo a an AUS$52 million facelift next year, when a new 7000-seater covered stand is constructed on the ground's 'hill' area, to replace the 4500 outdoor seats that currently take up that part of the ground

With the massive challenge of a tour to India just around the corner, Australia's captain, Ricky Ponting, has admitted he is 'shattered' to have suffered a broken thumb at such an untimely juncture

Bangladesh's captain, Habibul Bashar, has been named in a preliminary Test squad of 21 players for the forthcoming series against New Zealand, after recovering from the broken thumb that ruled him out of the Champions Trophy

New Zealand Cricket has announced that the 2004-05 domestic cricket programme will involve a five-day State Championship final

The Western Australia Cricket Association has announced a 29-man squad for the forthcoming season, with Justin Langer - when not on national duty - continuing to lead the side