FICA

Cricket on the cusp of dictatorship

Jun 9, 2013: Stephen Brenkley of The Independent caught up with the former head of FICA Tim May who predicted a grim future for Cricket if a majority of the game's finances are consolidated in one country

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

New Zealand survive Malinga magic in thriller

Jun 9, 2013: Lasith Malinga took the 22 yards out of the equation in low-scoring thriller, but New Zealand survived him to register their first win over Sri Lanka in four years

Champions Trophy 2013

England fans seize chance to mock Johnson

Jun 9, 2013: In the Guardian, Andy Wilson asks if there is a danger that for much of this summer there will be a real danger of feeling sorry for Australia

ICC governance

A voice of dissent walks away

Jun 9, 2013: Tim May's resignation means parochialism and self-interest can now flourish in the ICC old boys' club without any impediment

India news

'IPL is here to stay' - BCCI secretary

Jun 9, 2013: Sanjay Patel has no doubt the Indian Premier League has a place in cricket despite the arrests and allegations relating to spot-fixing and betting this year

Pakistan v SA, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

'Nervous' Morris comprehends unexpected call-up

Jun 9, 2013: The South Africa allrounder was playing golf when he missed a call from Andrew Hudson asking him to join the squad in England. A big responsibility as opening bowler is likely, given the team's injury crisis

Cricket journalists protest spot-fixing scandal

Jun 9, 2013: Hacks upset at not getting to cover anything sport-related

Hampshire v Kent, Ageas Bowl, 4th day

Stevens counterattacks as Kent escape

Jun 8, 2013: Darren Stevens led Kent's second innings as they secured an honourable draw with Hampshire.

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

NZ can be more than quietly confident

Jun 8, 2013: The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment but on the surface, this time there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it

Somerset v Durham, Taunton, 3rd day

Stoneman century puts Durham ahead

Jun 8, 2013: Mark Stoneman struck a century as Durham racked up a big total to take the lead on the third day at Taunon

Scotland v Australia A, Edinburgh, 2nd day

Australia A bowlers too good for Scotland

Jun 8, 2013: Peter Siddle scored his maiden first-class hundred and then the Australia A bowlers proved too much for Scotland who crumbled to 149

England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Trouble is, Bailey is the best Australia have got

Jun 8, 2013: George Bailey might not be the answer to all, or any, of Australia's problems but at the minute he's their brightest light. That is their biggest problem

Surrey v Warwickshire, Guildford, 4th day

Burns earns draw to lighten Surrey gloom

Jun 8, 2013: Surrey awoke from the inexplicably ghastly nightmare of losing seven first-innings wickets for 12 runs in 11 overs to secure the draw that at least buys them a bit of breathing space

Middlesex v Sussex, Lord's, 4th day

Wright shows his red-ball prowess

Jun 8, 2013: This was the second time in a week that Sussex have batted out the final day for a draw in a position of weakness

England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

Pragmatic England defy critics

Jun 8, 2013: The century stand between Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott may not have had the crowd swooning but England know their strengths and they played to them admirably once again

England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Group A, Edgbaston

When 'out' doesn't mean 'out'

Jun 8, 2013: Plays of the day from the Group A match between England and Australia

England v Australia, Champions Trophy, Edgbaston

Story of the tortoise and the slow old tortoise

Jun 8, 2013: Tweet report for the opening Group A game of the Champions Trophy between England and Australia

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Sri Lanka openers reclaim '96 spirit

Jun 8, 2013: Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Perera will attempt a breakneck start, but Sri Lanka have not compromised on finishing quality. It is difficult not to draw comparisons with their 1996 World Cup strategy

Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire, North Marine Road, 4th day

Gale keeps faithful entertained

Jun 8, 2013: Although the match between Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire was very drawn indeed, the batting of Andrew Gale ensured that there was plenty of interest

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Bristol, 4th day

Hogan returns best on tedious final day

Jun 8, 2013: Glamorgan pace bowler Michael Hogan had a career-best 7 for 92 to celebrate on an otherwise tedious final day as the Division Two game against Gloucestershire ended in a draw at Bristol.