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'Asif victim of innocence'

Darryn Lifson, Pakistan physiotherapist, has said Mohammad Asif was naive in taking dietary supplements without realising their possible consequences. "I would say Asif was a victim of innocence"

08-Nov-2006

Woolmer admits pressure on Pakistan

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has said he is determined to spoil Brian Lara's last tour of Pakistan. Woolmer recalled how Lara had spoiled his side South Africa's chances in the 1996 World Cup by piling up an impressive 111 that helped beat South Africa in t

08-Nov-2006

Gayle sidelined with stomach bug

West Indies are hoping that Chris Gayle, their opening batsman, recovers quickly from a stomach bug after he was forced to miss his side's tour game on the Pakistan tour

08-Nov-2006

England stronger than they look: Warne

Shane Warne has said England are a stronger Test side than the one that shocked Australia in the Ashes series last year, despite England having shown an indifferent form of late

08-Nov-2006

Shoaib lodges appeal

Shoaib Akhtar, banned for two years for having tested positive for Nandrolone, has filed an appeal against the ban

08-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Lara confident in Pakistan

Brian Lara has said that the absence of the banned Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif will give West Indies the upperhand in their series against Pakistan

07-Nov-2006

Ponting offers to apologise 'if we feel that it's relevant'

Ricky Ponting has offered to apologise to any Indian officials who felt insulted by his team's victory celebrations after the Champions Trophy final at the weekend

07-Nov-2006

England may start with five bowlers

England are considering playing five bowlers in the opening Ashes Test, starting on November 23 at The Gabba, amid fitness concerns over skipper Andrew Flintoff.

07-Nov-2006

Pietersen expects no favours from Warne

Kevin Pietersen says his close friendship with Ashes nemesis Shane Warne doesn't do him much good at the crease

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Asif appeals doping ban

The Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has filed an appeal with his lawyer challenging the one-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board for failing a drugs test

06-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Ponting backs under-fire Hair

Ricky Ponting has said that umpire Darrell Hair's reported removal from the ICC elite umpiring panel is surprising. Ponting defended Hair by saying he simply stood up for what he thought was right

04-Nov-2006

Sri Lanka Cricketers' Association announce new awards

The Sri Lanka Cricketers' Association (SLCA) on have announced an awards scheme for the country's leading domestic and international players

31-Oct-2006

Shoaib and Asif decline retest on B sample

Pakistan's fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif will not challenge the results of a doping test that forced them out of the ongoing Champions Trophy, Shahid Hamid, a member of the tribunal hearing their case, said.

27-Oct-2006

Flintoff may bowl against West Indies

Andrew Flintoff has said that his out-of-contention side has pride at stake against a resurgent West Indies

27-Oct-2006

MacGill loses ban appeal and misses key Ashes lead-up

Stuart MacGill will miss the chance to press for Ashes selection after his appeal against a two-week ban for disorderly and improper conduct was dismissed late on Monday

23-Oct-2006

Delhi police probe match-fixing in England World Cup

Suspicions of match-fixing during England's hosting of the cricket World Cup in 1999 have led Indian police to Britain only days after they formally questioned South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs&

22-Oct-2006•AFP

MacGill in Ashes spin over club ban

Stuart MacGill may be unavailable for selection for next month's first Ashes Test after a clash with an umpire in a Sydney club match earned him a two-week ban

22-Oct-2006

Ponting better prepared for Ashes - Taylor

Ricky Ponting will be better prepared for anything he may encounter in this year's Ashes cricket series against England, Mark Taylor, former Australia captain, said on Sunday

22-Oct-2006

Saleem Malik hopeful of getting ban overturned

Saleem Malik, the former Pakistan batsman, has said that India's decision to pardon Mohammad Azharuddin for his involvement in the match-fixing scandal has raised his hopes of overturning his own life ban for the same offence

21-Oct-2006

Asif and Shoaib likely to attend preliminary hearing

Fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif are likely to attend the preliminary hearing of the doping tribunal scheduled for Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced today

20-Oct-2006

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