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Brian Lara has reiterated that he's unlikely to play any one-dayers after the World Cup and hoped he could make a sizeable contribution in the matches leading up to the event

Mickey Arthur, South Africa's coach, spoke of how his team would attack India with pace, on pitches that would aid a five-man fast-bowling line-up

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has expressed concern at the manner in which Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan bowlers, were cleared by an appellate tribunal

Cricinfo lists some of the significant stats from Perth

Shabbir Ahmed could be ready to resume his international career when Pakistan visit South Africa early next year

Japanese wicketkeeper-batsman Tatsuro Chino may be small in stature but he is making a big splash in East Asia Pacific cricket circles

Bangladesh intends including cricket as a new event when it hosts the 11th South Asian Games in 2008

The Netherlands board has implemented changes to the domestic competitions and has also launched a Twenty20 event

The government-backed Sports and Recreation Commission is set to read the riot act to Zimbabwe Cricket after the board was found guilty by Harare magistrates of breaching the country's strict foreign exchange regulations

Perth's WACA ground established its reputation as a fast bowler's delight but in recent seasons spinners have been having more success. Here, Cricinfo looks at the venue for the third Test

Greg Blewett will consider moving interstate to extend his career after South Australia all but told him his days of playing for the Redbacks were over

Andrew Symonds has been named in Australia's starting 11 for the third Test beginning at Perth on Thursday

Merv Hughes, one of Australia's four selectors, has hinted that Damien Martyn might have held on to the No.4 spot for the rest of the Ashes series had he not retired last week

England's controversial team selections for the Brisbane and Adelaide Tests - and the buck-passing that has followed them - must be hurting the visitors' preparation for the Perth Test starting on Thursday, according to Shane Warne

The Sri Lankan board has filed a claim in court for almost US$ 12 million against an insurance company following the cancellation of the one-day tri-series between Sri Lanka, South Africa and India in August

Anil Kumble has happy memories of the Wanderers, and he urged his team-mates to be positive in the build-up to the first Test which starts on Friday

The former England paceman Bob Willis has launched a stinging attack on the way England's quick bowlers are being prepared for the international game

India's women will embark on their quest for a hat-trick of Asia Cup titles when they face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the triangular tournament which will be played in Jaipur from December 13 to 21