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The Australian batsman, Martin Love, has signed a one-year contract to play for Northamptonshire in 2005

Martin Love signs for Northants

Andrew Caddick, the forgotten man of England's bowling attack, has lashed out at the selectors, accusing them of a lack of respect for his achievements

Caddick hits out at selectors

England's women produced another day of dominance to follow up their impressive displays in the one-day series, as the one-off Test against New Zealand got underway in Scarborough

England on top in Scarborough

In 1964, after winning the Ashes in England, Australia went over to Holland for a friendly game against the Dutch, and were rather embarrassingly beaten by three wickets

Low-hanging fruit for the hungry Aussies

20-Aug-2004•Preview by Amit Varma

Sri Lanka overhaul an imposing total of 263

Sri Lanka did well to overhaul South Africa's total of 263 to win the first one-day international of this five-match series, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

20-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka overhaul an imposing total of 263

Sri Lanka did well to overhaul South Africa's total of 263 to win the first one-day international of this five-match series, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

20-Aug-2004•Bulletin by Charlie Austin in Colombo

ICC announce panel of judges for awards

Richie Benaud, Ian Botham, Viv Richards and Javed Miandad have been chosen as part of the 50-member panel which will decide the winners of the inaugural International Cricket Council awards

Sri Lanka did well to overhaul South Africa's total of 263 to win the first one-day international of this five-match series, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Sri Lanka overhaul an imposing total of 263

20-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

Sri Lanka overhaul an imposing total of 263

Sri Lanka did well to overhaul South Africa's total of 263 to win the first one-day international of this five-match series, at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

20-Aug-2004•Charlie Austin

Harmison speeds England towards the whitewash

Stephen Harmison marked a stunning return to form on the second day of the final Test, taking eight wickets in all, including his 100th in Tests, as England took total control at The Oval

20-Aug-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Liam Brickhill

Bangladesh foiled by the weather

Bangladesh enjoyed the better of this Under-19 Test at Cardiff, taking an imposing lead of 161 - but the loss of the whole of the secobd day and most of the third meant that a draw was always the likeliest result, and England took the three-match

Day 3 Bulletin - England reach their seventh heaven Verdict - Anderson shines on a golden day Big Picture - The celebrations start Quotes - Lara vows not to walk away

England v West Indies, 4th Test, The Oval

20-Aug-2004

Harbhajan and Nehra struck with viral fever

Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra have been struck with viral fever just two days before India's first game against Pakistan in the Videocon Cup at Amsterdam

Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra have been struck with viral fever just two days before India's first game against Pakistan in the Videocon Cup at Amsterdam

Harbhajan and Nehra struck with viral fever

Jagdish Sodha, a Mumbai-based businessman, has served legal notice to the International Cricket Council for alleging that he was a bookie linked to Maurice Odumbe

Alleged bookmaker threatens legal action against ICC

Steve Tikolo, the Kenyan captain, has said that the loss of Maurice Odumbe was a severe jolt to cricket in the country

'Odumbe's absence will affect our performance' - Tikolo

With the weather forecast looking grim and several logistical challenges to surmount, the organisation of the Videocon Cup will be the ultimate test for the Netherlands Cricket Association (KNCB)

Several hurdles for tri-series organisers

The MCG could lose out on its annual one-day international if a South Australian proposal is approved by Cricket Australia

MCG could lose traditional one-day final

Kaushal Lokuarachchi, the allrounder who bowls legspin, and Rangana Herath, the left-arm spinner, have been called up as replacements for Muttiah Muralitharan for Sri Lanka's forthcoming five-match one-day series against South Africa.

Lokuarachchi earns recall