Indian news round-up

Feb 15, 2001: Two Indians - current skipper Sourav Ganguly and former captain Sachin Tendulkar - are in the top ten list in the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year 2000-2001 ratings

New Zealand has boosted the team's confidence

Feb 15, 2001: Dav Whatmore National Coach The New Zealand tour proved to be a real tonic and has boosted the confidence of the team after the disappointing tour of South Africa

Historic women's match played at The Wanderers

Feb 15, 2001: A historical first for provincial women's cricket was achieved when Gauteng and Northerns entered the Wanderers arena for the first ever women's cricket match to be played on the hallowed turf of the Bull Ring

The first encounter that ended on even keel

Feb 15, 2001: As part of the build up to the ensuing India-Australia Tests, CricInfo runs a series of articles on the previous tours made by Australian sides to India

Thorpe gears up for 'biggest challenge since Warne'

Feb 15, 2001: England's batting hero from Pakistan, Graham Thorpe, is preparing himself for his "biggest challenge" since facing Shane Warne

Giles injury worry for England

Feb 15, 2001: A successful morning's work by England's bowlers in the first day of their four-day game in Matara has been overshadowed by an injury to left arm spinner Ashley Giles

Review of Pakistan's previous tours of New Zealand

Feb 15, 2001: Pakistan team is scheduled to start the current tour of New Zealand from 17th February

We are looking ahead to the challenge: Gilchrist

Feb 15, 2001: As a player he has already proved his ability in no uncertain terms

Noble gestures by Australian team

Feb 15, 2001: Not long after their arrival in Mumbai, the Australian team addressed the media at Hotel Orchid

No escaping cricket, even on holiday

Feb 15, 2001: Even though I have been enjoying a short break in Melbourne, cricket has still managed to feature prominently

Jade Stadium to provide all comforts of home

Feb 15, 2001: Canterbury sports fans attending Jade Stadium from March 1 will have the benefit of a giant video replay screen under a 10-year sponsorship arrangement announced today with Orion New Zealand Limited

Pakistanis remind Kiwis of the values in promoting youth

Feb 15, 2001: Pakistan's arrival for its five One-Day Internationals and three Test match tour of New Zealand completes the triumvirate of the world's leading cricket nations over the last three years

Selectors grope around in dark scenario

Feb 14, 2001: Admittedly, the Indian bowling in the absence of Anil Kumble, is a cause for some concern

Lahore and Karachi to compete the final of the Veterans Tournament

Feb 14, 2001: Lahore and Karachi would vie for top honours in the limited overs final of the Ideal Inter City Veterans Cricket Cup-2001, which will be played under lights at the National Stadium Karachi on Monday, 19th February

Campbell ready for Busta action

Feb 14, 2001: Sherwin Campbell is ready to take his place in the Barbados team and contrary to reports out of Australia, the West Indies vice-captain will not have an imminent operation on his injured shoulder

Black thanks his lucky stars

Feb 14, 2001: Marlon Black is counting his lucky stars

Bajans close in on Busta Cup

Feb 14, 2001: Barbados are one win away from regaining the Busta Cup

Academy right on time - a thorny issue

Feb 14, 2001: I would like to join those who have already congratulated the authorities at the St

All-conquering Australians arrive in India

Feb 14, 2001: BOMBAY - Australia arrived in India today with captain Steve Waugh determined to extend his side's record of 15 consecutive Test wins

Alec Stewart's Diary

Feb 14, 2001: In the second entry in his diary of England's tour of Sri Lanka for CricInfo, Alec Stewart looks back at the first fortnight of the tour, how England have been acclimatising, and a welcome win in the first major warm-up match