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Selectors not consulted over contracts

The announcement that the Pakistan Cricket Board had finally introduced central contracts for its leading players was overshadowed by a revelation from Wasim Bari, the chief selector, that he had not been consulted

29-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Maher leads the way for Queensland

A superb 148 from Jimmy Maher was the highlight of the day as Queensland closed on 6 for 310 on the first day of their Pura Cup match against Tasmania

29-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

McGrath wins another battle

Glenn McGrath's dismissal of Stephen Fleming was the critical moment of play on the fourth day

29-Nov-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Peter English

Chandana given the all-clear to tour New Zealand

Sri Lanka received their second injury boost in 48 hours when Upul Chandana was given the all-clear to tour New Zealand

29-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo

South Africa defend their batting stance

Discussions at the post-day press conference on day two revolved aroundthe merits of the different approaches to batting seen from South Africaand India, a difference that was starkly emphasized by Virender Sehwag'srattling innings in the afternoon

29-Nov-2004•Chandrahas Choudhury

Habib returns to Leicestershire

Aftab Habib, who represented England in two Tests in 1999, has been offered a contract by Leicestershire

28-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Warne's unrequited love for Adelaide

Shane Warne's bowling beauty has never seduced Adelaide

28-Nov-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Peter English

'It's good that the pacemen took wickets' - Smith

The loss of five wickets for 227 notwithstanding, Graeme Smith soundedpositive at the post-day press conference

28-Nov-2004•Chandrahas Choudhury at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Eagles extend lead to 10 points

The Eagles beat the Lions by 59 runs at Bloemfontein, and in so doing extended their Standard Bank Cup lead to 10 points, while the Titans staged a fightback to beat the Dolphins by four wickets

28-Nov-2004•Keith Lane

Gujarat clinch a thriller at Siliguri

Gujarat overcame several hiccups and scraped home to a narrow win against Bengal at Siliguri

28-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Moles preparing to quit Kenya

Andy Moles, Kenya's coach, is reported to be on the verge of quitting, exasperated with continuing infighting and the total lack of money being passed down by the Kenyan Cricket Association

28-Nov-2004•Martin Williamson

Kallis blooms at Eden Gardens

Jacques Kallis helped South Africa overcome a wobbly start and went on to make his first Test century against India at Kolkata

28-Nov-2004•The Bulletin by Rahul Bhatia

'We are being thumped' - Fleming

Stephen Fleming and Glenn McGrath spoke to the media after the third day's play at Adelaide

28-Nov-2004•Peter English

Shoaib stalls on signing central contract

Pakistan's leading players have agreed contracts with the board which will earn them between US$1500 and US$3500 a month - but Shoaib Akhtar has yet to sign after raising objections to some elements of the contract

28-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Getting shirty

Tendai Hungwe reports on why a journalist was threatened for wearing the wrong kind of shirt

28-Nov-2004•Tendai Hungwe

Not just a game for flannelled fools

Spotting a non-cricket star at a Test match is a thrill which provides sufficient justification to friends that the game is enjoyed by more than just flannelled fools

28-Nov-2004•Roving Reporter by Peter English at Adelaide

Australia march into dominant position

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden finished the third day's play at Adelaide as they had begun the first, by rumbling along to an unbeaten 57-run stand to take Australia one step closer to a crushing victory in the second Test against New Zealand

28-Nov-2004•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller

Cleary returns for NSW game

Mark Cleary, the fast bowler, has been chosen in the South Australian squad that is scheduled to take on New South Wales in the Pura Cup clash from December 2 at the Sydney Cricket Ground

28-Nov-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Rusty England dust off the cobwebs

England eased to a five-wicket win in the opening match of the series at Harare Sport Club, but it was a more straightforward victory than the margin suggests

28-Nov-2004•The Bulletin by Martin Williamson

An uneasy calm

Steve Price reports on how not all is as it seems as Harare Sports Club prepares for the first one-dayer

28-Nov-2004•Steve Price in Harare

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