Cricket News

Shabbir Ahmed, the Pakistan fast bowler, will be sent to Australia by the Pakistan Cricket Board in an effort to rectify his bowling action

Shabbir to go to Perth to rectify action

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said that it will know in a week whether their team's tour of India in October will take place within the next few months

Bangladesh board to know about Indian tour in a week

The fragile technique of the West Indian new boys was cruelly exposed by the class of Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas

West Indies cruelly exposed

18-Jul-2005•Tony Cozier

Laxman continues his good form

VVS Laxman was among the runs for the second time in two days as Dravid XI beat Sehwag XI by five wickets

Justin Langer has dusted off his pull shot in anticipation of an Ashes barrage of chest balls from Steve Harmison and Andrew Flintoff

Langer pulls out old shot to counter England

A round-up of all the action from the latest National League matches

Fleming takes Nottinghamshire home

Leicestershire's Chris Rogers struck a double-century to frustrate the Australians and ensure the warm-up match at Grace Road ended in a draw

Rogers' double ton frustrates Aussies

Post-match quotes from both captains and West Indies coach

Chanderpaul delighted with his team's efforts

17-Jul-2005•Charlie Austin

Dalmiya receives IJHS award

Jagmohan Dalmiya has been presented with the IJHS Achievement award for administrative excellence in global sport

Glenn McGrath says England's self-belief will be a major factor in deciding the Ashes

McGrath: 'England's self-belief has advanced'

17-Jul-2005•AFP

Bangladesh A look to emulate senior team

After the encouraging performances of the senior side, Bangladesh's A team have embarked on a one-month tour of England

VVS Laxman served the Indian selectors a timely reminder of his batting prowess, scoring a 111-ball 101 in a practice game

Laxman stars in practice match

Michael Lumb and Ian Harvey guided Yorkshire into the semi-finals of the C&G Trophy

Lumb secures Yorkshire's progress

Upul Tharanga guided Sri Lanka A to a seven-wicket win at Moratuwa

Tharanga seals seven-wicket win

Brett Lee took 4 for 53 as the Australians shot out Leicestershire for 217 at Grace Road, before coasting to 169 for 2 by the close

Centuries galore as Aussies cash in

West Indies fast bowler Jermaine Lawson has been reported for a suspect bowling action

Lawson reported for suspect action