Cricket News

Duncan Fletcher has agreed a new contract that will make him England's longest-serving coach, and will formally put pen to paper in the next few days

The already high security for the South African cricketers was further reinforced after the assassination of a religious leader prompted violent riots, with fears that the team could be targeted

The Sydney Grade Cricket Competition's Round 2 was completed yesterday, Monday 6 October

The scorching sun at Ahmedabad could be a huge factor over the next five days as India and New Zealand prepare for the first Test

Stephen Fleming has clarified that his photo shoot for a liquor firm in Rajkot was part of a contract, and that he had no intention of causing offence to the people of Gujarat, a state where liquor is prohibited

1887 English batsmen who average 50 in Tests are few and far between, making Charles "Jack" Russell , who was born today, one of a rare breed

Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis - and Messrs Duckworth and Lewis - ensured that South Africa won the third match of the series to reduce Pakistan's lead to 2-1 with two to play

The issue of racial discrimination in Zimbabwean cricket has cropped up again, with Murray Goodwin alleging that black cricketers are getting a free ride into the team

Akash Chopra's selection as an opener for India's first Test against New Zealand gives rise to optimism and simultaneously raises some questions.

Andrew Flintoff will miss the forthcoming Test series in Bangladesh in order to continue his recovery from a groin injury and will be replaced by Martin Saggers

Teddy Griffith, the new president of the West Indies Cricket Board, outlined four objectives by which his tenure should be measured in his first public address since taking over from Wes Hall last week

Please note ground changes: LPW v Ricc (Now at Ensors 2), Syd v BWU Maroon (Now at Syd 2), ES Gold v BWU Gold (Now at HC 3)

Glenn McGrath might have had some bad news over his continuing ankle problems, but his trans-Tasman predecessor as the King of Pace, Richard Hadlee, believes that there is plenty more left in McGrath's tank yet

Recently appointed ING Captain, Cameron White, is to lead Victoria's 2nd X1 in game 1 of the Cricket Australia Cup in South Australia from October 7-10.