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Rahul Dravid came to England intent upon doing justice to his role as one of Scotland's overseas professionals, which was evident in his visible disappointment when he was out for 25 in his first game in the National Cricket League, against

Rahul Dravid for Scotland

Virender Sehwag got many starts for Leicestershire, but it took him six innings in the Frizzell County Championship to score his first hundred - which came within a single session

Virender Sehwag for Leicestershire

Faced with a below-strength Durham attack, further weakened by the loss of Ian Hunter with an ankle injury after one over, India A's batsmen feasted as they reached 482 for 9 before declaring on the second day of their four-day match at

Badani makes hay as Durham struggle

Vikram Solanki: displays the full charm and range of the great wristy Indian strokeplayers Vikram Solanki finally arrived as an international batsman with his innings of 106 against South Africa at The Oval

Solanki lands in the big time

28-Jun-2003•The Wisden Verdict by Ralph Dellor

Kenway century sets up comfortable lead for Hampshire

Derek Kenway's first Championship century since July 2001 was the mainstay of Hampshire's first innings, that gave the home side a lead of 145, but it could have been better as they lost their last 4 wickets without scoring.

28-Jun-2003•Vic Isaacs

Canada Under-19 team for ICC Americas Under-19 tournament

The following is the official Canadian Youth Team selected for the Americas Championship July 12-19th, 2003 Bhatti, Umar Captain Anjaria, Soham Baksh, Adam Bastiampillai, Gavin Bastiampillai, Trevin Jethi, Karun Keshvani, Aabid

28-Jun-2003•Canadian Cricket Association

Nissanka fires but Test on knife-edge

Prabath Nissanka led a Sri Lanka fightback with the ball on the second day of this decisive second Test, exploiting a juicy Sabina Park pitch to claim his first Test five-for, as West Indies were skittled out for 191

28-Jun-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Wisden Cricinfo staff

Worcestershire secure a first innings lead at Cardiff

On a day of fluctuating fortunes, a contrasting series of half-century partnerships and fifties from two lower order batsmen, saw Worcestershire gain a 45 run lead at the end of the second day of their Championship match with Glamorgan at Cardiff

28-Jun-2003•Andrew Hignell

Mischief personified

1970 One of Pakistan's finest legspinners is born

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed Shoaib Akhtar to miss Pakistan's three-Test home series against Bangladesh, enabling him to play with Durham till the end of the season

PCB allows Shoaib to miss Test series against Bangladesh

Headingley's future as an international venue has been the subject of much discussion in recent years, with a combination crowd behaviour and poor ticket sales raising questions as to whether Leeds deserves to be retained as a major venue

Poor ticket sales threaten Headingley's future

In the 70s it was not unusual to find four Indians playing county cricket, but since then, to find even one one has been an event

Indians in county cricket, 2003

1939 An unlucky charm is born

'They couldn't break his will'

Brian Lara's amazing run-spree - 742 runs in his last five Tests - has ensured that he has overtaken Matthew Hayden as the best batsman in the world, according to the Pricewaterhouse Cooper's Test ratings

Lara takes top spot in PwC ratings

Jimmy Maher is returning to Glamorgan in an attempt to bolster the side following the news that Steve James will miss the rest of the season

Maher return boosts Glamorgan

Viv Richards, chairman of the West Indian selectors, has defended the inclusion of inexperienced Bajan fast bowler Fidel Edwards in the squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Jamaica

Richards defends inclusion of Edwards

27-Jun-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Hodge considers legal action over Cork's 'cheat' accusation

Brad Hodge is considering taking legal action after being called a "cheat" by Dominic Cork in the aftermath of Derbyshire's defeat by Leicestershire in the Twenty20 Cup on Tuesday

South African Gregory Allen King has been appointed as India's new fitness trainer

King appointed as India's new fitness trainer