England v New Zealand, women's World Cup final, Sydney

Shaw proves a point

Mar 22, 2009: A modest Nicki Shaw, named Player of the Match, put her bowling down to luck, while crediting the opening pace bowler Katherine Brunt for building up the pressure ahead of her own spell

England v New Zealand, women's World Cup final, Sydney

We've repaid those who had faith in us - Edwards

Mar 22, 2009: Charlotte Edwards has at last won a World Cup by leading England to their third overall title following a very successful year

India in New Zealand 2008-09

Munaf responds to captain's call

Mar 22, 2009: If Munaf Patel goes through the series with the same intensity and results, the final block of this largely settled team could fall into place

Indian Premier League 2009

'We are ready to host IPL' - CSA

Mar 22, 2009: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has said it is ready to host the IPL in April-May after the BCCI officially approached it with a request on Sunday morning. "South Africa were officially approached today by the IPL officials, asking us whether we can host the e

Indian Premier League

IPL to be played outside India

Mar 22, 2009: England and South Africa have emerged as the front-runners to host the second season of the Indian Premier League after the BCCI decided to shift the tournament out of India. The decision followed days of inconclusive negotiations with the Indian home mi

Regional Four Day Competition 2008-09, 11th round, 1st day

Morton's blaze powers Leeward Islands

Mar 22, 2009: A round-up of the opening day of the 11th round matches of the Regional Four Day Competition

England v New Zealand, women's World Cup final, Sydney

England's win could be a lesson to other boards

Mar 22, 2009: England's win will send a message to the other boards that investment does pay off. Women are traditionally keen students of the game and often to be elite athletes requires a good deal of career sacrifice and understanding employers

Women's World Cup 2009

Sampson retires from cricket at 23

Mar 22, 2009: Australia's opening bowler Emma Sampson has shocked the cricket world by retiring at the age of 23

India in New Zealand 2008-09

Moles promises sterner test for India in Napier

Mar 22, 2009: Andy Moles, New Zealand's coach, has vowed that in Napier India will face "a lot sterner examination than they did in the first Test match"

England v New Zealand, women's World Cup final, Sydney

England lift World Cup after late drama

Mar 22, 2009: England woke up on Sunday morning to find their women crowned world champions for the third time following a final in which they had the edge throughout against New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday

Where to get 'em

Mar 22, 2009: In which your columnist dishes out some handy book-hunting advice

No. 14

Imran bowls Vishy

Mar 22, 2009: Pakistan's captain sends a chill down Indian spines in Karachi

UAE v Surrey, Pro Arch Trophy, Abu Dhabi

Ramprakash century drives Surrey

Mar 21, 2009: Mark Ramprakash scored an imperious, unbeaten 127 to inspire Surrey to a five-wicket win over the host country, United Arab Emirates, as they chased down a stiff total of 270 at the Zayed Stadium

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Genial McGain's Test hopes fade

Mar 21, 2009: The hardest thing about watching Bryce McGain's Test dreams slip away amid a barrage of boundaries in Cape Town was that he doesn't have a mean bone in his body

Royal Bank of Scotland Cup 2008-09

Customs stunned by Anwar blitz

Mar 21, 2009: A round-up matches played on 21st March in the 2008-09 Royal Bank of Scotland Cup

Fly Emirates XI v Sussex, Pro Arch Trophy, Sharjah

Joyce and Nash star for Sussex

Mar 21, 2009: Ed Joyce posted his first hundred for Sussex and the highest score of the Pro Arch Trophy tournament to date as Sussex thrashed Fly Emirates by 171 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium

South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Sublime de Villiers repays Arthur's faith

Mar 21, 2009: AB de Villiers' contribution of 163 continued his brilliant series, which had been the intention when the coach Mickey Arthur declined to push him up to open

West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Providence

England look to capitalise on unlikely win

Mar 21, 2009: John Dyson may still be wondering how he mis-calculated the Duckworth-Lewis target yesterday, which prompted England's farcial one-run win in the first ODI, but Paul Collingwood is confident that his side's first win of a gruelling winter can inspire them

England news

Collingwood rules out Twenty20 captaincy

Mar 21, 2009: England's search for a leader for their ICC World Twenty20 campaign this summer got a little trickier on Saturday when Paul Collingwood ruled himself out of the running

Indian Premier League 2009

Pietersen to lead Bangalore Royal Challengers

Mar 21, 2009: Kevin Pietersen has been named captain of the Bangalore Royal Challengers ending the uncertainty over who would lead the side during this season's IPL.