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Brian Lara is a sharper man than most and despite the celebratory feel of the day he was fully aware of the grave situation his side find themselves in now

'I just need to bat out the entire day' - Lara

30-Nov-2006•Osman Samiuddin at Karachi

Ganguly in, Laxman appointed vice-captain

Sourav Ganguly has been recalled to the Indian Test team for the forthcoming three-Test series against South Africa. VVS Laxman has replaced Virender Sehwag as the vice-captain of the Test side

For 24 more hours at least, the parallels remain. By tomorrow evening, we should have a better idea of how "Ashes: The Sequel" is panning out

It's Edgbaston all over again

Mick Lewis has been ruled out of Victoria's Ford Ranger Cup match with Western Australia at Shepparton on Sunday after failing a fitness test on his injured hip muscle

Lewis fails fitness test for Bushrangers

On Tuesday, England's most valuable bowler underwent an emergency tutorial behind closed doors at the Adelaide Oval, in a desperate bid to rectify his wonky action. Two days later, Australia's main man did exactly the same, with one subtle difference

Warne looks for extra turn

Australia are sweating on the fitness of Glenn McGrath ahead of tomorrow's second Test against England at Adelaide

McGrath no certainty with heel injury

Shane Warne has hit back at Duncan Fletcher's claims that the England batsmen played Warne very well in the first Test at the Gabba

'Only Pietersen played me well' - Warne

Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff will be under even more pressure from short-pitched bowling in the second Test starting at Adelaide on Friday, according to John Buchanan

Australia to continue short-pitched attack

England have taken up Michael Holding's offer to help Steve Harmison iron out his wayward bowling action. Holding, who is meeting with the England bowling coach Kevin Shine today, said Harmison's trouble was "a slight kink" at his point of delivery.

England call for Holding's help

Virender Sehwag, Shaun Pollock and Herschelle Gibbs spoke to the media at the end of yet another one-sided game

'The batting let us down' - Sehwag

29-Nov-2006•Dileep Premachandran at Port Elizabeth

Kenya decline Zimbabwe domestic invitation

Kenya have rejected an invitation from Zimbabwe Cricket to participate in the Faithwear Cup, Zimbabwe's domestic one-day tournament

Eddie Norfolk takes a look at Canada's early performances in South Africa

Canada pleased with early showings

29-Nov-2006•Eddie Norfolk

Short cuts: Forget cricket, see the wildlife

Dileep Premachandran with some behind-the-scenes action from the Port Elizabeth ODI

29-Nov-2006•Dileep Premachandran at Port Elizabeth

Kenya host associates for pre-World Cup tournament

The much anticipated 2007 World Cup is just around the corner but, before the Caribbean welcomes the world's players, Kenya are the hosts for a tournament no less significant for those participating: the World Cricket League (WCL)

Anand Vasu attends the funeral and remembrance service of Hanumant Singh, the former Indian batsman

When <i>Chhotu</i> and Polly drew the crowds one last time

29-Nov-2006•Anand Vasu in Mumbai

Shaw named Glamorgan coach

Adrian Shaw has been appointed as Glamorgan's first team coach, replacing John Derrick in a move that had been anticipated in recent days

Ronnie Chisholm, one of Scotland's finest batsmen, has died aged 79. After making his debut in 1948, Chisholm played a record 80 times for his country, scoring 3175 runs including 17 fifties

Ronnie Chisholm dies aged 79

Rain overnight and cloud cover for most of the afternoon meant play stopped 15 overs short, though to many that might have been a relief given that only 199 runs had been scored in the 75 available.

'You have to really graft on this pitch' - Hafeez

29-Nov-2006•Osman Samiuddin at Karachi

Hair retained on ECB reserve list

Darrell Hair, the Australian umpire who this month was banned from umpiring in internationals, has been retained on the ECB reserve umpires list for 2007