New Zealand abandons Test tour of Sri Lanka

Jan 30, 2001: New Zealand's test match tour of Sri Lanka, originally scheduled for May-June has been abandoned by New Zealand Cricket

Atherton's rude awakening

Jan 30, 2001: Michael Atherton, the cornerstone of England's batting, could well be in for a rude awakening when he takes guard to Muralitharan for the first time in the forthcoming three match test series in Sri Lanka

Croft determined to take his chance

Jan 30, 2001: Croft: Putting the past behind him Photo © CricInfo Ltd

Ngam ruled out of WI tour despite normal blood test results

Jan 30, 2001: Eastern Province fast bowler Mfuneko Ngam has been ruled of South Africa's tour of the West Indies even though several blood tests to establish possible causes of a stress fracture of the right femur have produced normal results

Notices to BCCI, Muthiah, Madhavan in Azhar case

Jan 30, 2001: The Hyderabad City Civil Court on Tuesday served urgent notices on the Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI), its president AC Muthiah and former CBI joint director K Madhavan, on a suit filed by former captain Mohammed Azharuddin, to file

No action against Gavaskar and Tendulkar now: BCCI

Jan 30, 2001: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday ruled out initiating an enquiry now against former opener Sunil Gavaskar and star batsman Sachin Tendulkar in the wake of reported remarks on them by the disgraced former Indian skipper Mohammed

Kumble's absence will affect Indian performance: Wright

Jan 30, 2001: The absence of match-winning leg spinner Anil Kumble would "affect a lot" the performance of the Indian team in their home series against Australia, the coach of the Indian team, John Wright, said in Bangalore on Tuesday

Sarfraz Nawaz - A Man of Multi-dimensional Personality.

Jan 30, 2001: Sarfraz Nawaz is a person radically different from his contemporaries

Punishment to Azhar, Jadeja unfair says former Pakistan offspinner Tauseef

Jan 30, 2001: Former Pakistan offspinner Tauseef Ahmed has said the punishment meted out to Indian players Mohammed Azharuddin and Ajay Jadeja for their alleged involvement in match-fixing practices, was unfair

India will tackle Aussies with spin: Ganguly

Jan 30, 2001: Indian captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the probables for the conditioning camp are the best possible cricketers available in the country at present

Asian countries for revival of Indo-Pak series

Jan 30, 2001: Asian countries will jointly appeal to India to restore its cricketing ties with Pakistan at the Asian Cricket Foundation meet in Lahore on February 3, according to media reports in Dubai on Tuesday

McGrath warns England of Ashes whitewash

Jan 30, 2001: McGrath: The Ashes are ours Photo © CricInfo Ltd

Tim Tremlett reports back from England U19 Tour to India

Jan 30, 2001: We have been made to feel most welcome throughout our tour to date.The hospitality has been extremely generous and everybody has endeavoured to make our tour as comfortable as possible

Kirtley signs three-year deal to remain at Sussex

Jan 30, 2001: Kirtley: Signed new deal Photo © CricInfo Ltd

CricInfo supports Oxfam's Gujarat earthquake disaster appeal

Jan 30, 2001: CricInfo today responded to the disaster in Gujarat by donating banner advertising space to the charity Oxfam to encourage online donations to the charity's emergency relief appeal

England need to work harder - Hussain

Jan 30, 2001: England captain Nasser Hussain warned that England will have to work much harder in Sri Lanka if they are to extend the revival they began with three consecutive series victories in 2000

South African Youths face long battle with bat

Jan 30, 2001: South Africa Under-19 faces a battle if it is to get out of the first Youth Test with New Zealand Under-19 unscathed over the next two days

Shadow 11 innovation will benefit 100 children

Jan 30, 2001: New Zealand Cricket's latest innovation, a Shadow 11, will make its first appearance during the One Day International between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Napier today

Northern Districts make three changes for Wellington game

Jan 30, 2001: Northern Districts have made three changes to their Shell Trophy side which plays Wellington at Hamilton starting on Thursday

Getting an uplifting experience

Jan 30, 2001: Several members of the New Zealand team got a lift they could have done without when on their way to the National Bank series launch in Napier today