Cricket News

The pace and spin combination of Umar Gul and Danish Kaneria guided Pakistan 'A' to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka 'A' in first of the two four-day 'Tests' at the Iqbal Stadium Friday

South Africa face an injury crisis as they prepare for the first ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against either India or England on September 25

The final match of the season at the County Ground on Sunday when the Sabres take on Durham Dynamos will mark the end of an era for one of the umpires who will be standing out in the middle

Hasan Raza continued his liking for Sri Lanka 'A' bowlers by stroking an undefeated 119 as Pakistan 'A' took complete command of the first Test at Iqbal Stadium here Thursday

Newly appointed chairman of selectors Brijesh Patel will try to persuade Javagal Srinath out of retirement

County champions Surrey hold an almighty lead going in to day four in their Division One clash with Leicestershire at The Oval

Hampshire Cricket have announced that opening batsman Jason Laney, off-spinner Irfan Shah and seamer James Schofield will not be offered new contracts with the county for 2003

Robin Smith will lead out the Hampshire side for the last time this Sunday, as he takes his place for only the second time this season in a Norwich Union League Division Two game, when the Northamptonshire Steelbacks visit the Rose Bowl

The Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) has rejected an International Cricket Council (ICC) player representation proposal, demanding official recognition from the world governing body at a players' meeting in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's domestic season started on Friday although the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy will limit interest in the 16-team Premier League

Somerset Head Groundsman Phil Frost has just won another award to add to his long list of achievements

WA Cricket Association members will tonight be invited to award Life Membership to two of the state's finest servants, at the Association's Annual General Meeting.

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Somerset chief executive Peter Anderson has apologised to members and supporters for his teams poor performances this season

Why has Pakistan Cricket team touched rock bottom, when it had peaked to defeat Australia in Australia, and was being ranked among first few

Irish fast medium bowler Adrian McCoubrey has signed a one-year contract with the county for 2003

Essex has signed fast/medium bowler Nick Denning on a one-year contact for the 2003 season

Sri Lanka's national radio broadcaster resumed its ball-by-ball commentary of the ICC Champions Trophy on Friday after intervention from the Supreme Court

On a breezy full moon Poya night in Colombo, the sun set on Kenya's hopes

After completing an emphatic win over Kenya and qualifying for the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, South African skipper Shaun Pollock said that it doesn't really matter who their opponents are going to be