Tag: Cricket
Australian pull-out puts Champions Trophy in further doubt
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet tonight to decide the fate of the Champions Trophy tournament.[MORE]
Australia set to boycott Champions Trophy: reports
Despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) giving Champions Trophy security the all clear on Tuesday, Australian players are set to boycott the upcoming one-day tournament, Australian newspapers were reporting early Wednesday.[MORE]
Asif's 'B' sample positive
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif's 'B' sample has tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone, leaving him facing a two-year ban, his lawyer said.[MORE]
England to discuss Champions Trophy participation
England's participation in next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan will be discussed at an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) meeting today.[MORE]
Bangladesh goes down to AIS
The Bangladesh cricket team has lost its opening tour match in Darwin, going down to the Australian Institute of Sport XI in a nail-biting finish.[MORE]
Sri Lanka cruises to eight-wicket ODI win
Sri Lanka has cruised to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over India in the first one-day international in Dambulla.[MORE]
Lillee's baggy green fetches $16k
The baggy green test cricket cap worn by Dennis Lillee has gone under the hammer in Melbourne tonight for just under $16,100.[MORE]
Openers Jayasuriya, Sehwag set for explosive duel
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene are looking forward to an explosive start to their one-day international series starting in Sri Lanka later today.[MORE]
New Zealand remain concerned over Pakistan security
New Zealand's cricketers remain concerned over the security situation in Pakistan ahead of next month's Champions Trophy, players' association chief Heath Mills said overnight.[MORE]
Flight stuff-up: Bangladesh cricketers spend 35 hours in transit
The Bangladesh cricket side endured a nightmare 35 hours in transit en route to Darwin.[MORE]
Ponting out, Hayden in for Top End series
Australia captain Ricky Ponting will miss the three-match one-day series against Bangladesh in Darwin later this month.[MORE]
Champions League forces new Perth Test date
Cricket Australia (CA) has been forced to change the dates for the much-anticipated first Test between Australia and South Africa later this year to accommodate the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.[MORE]
Cricket Authorities hope to stop Champions Trophy boycott
Cricket Authorities will travel to Australia, England and New Zealand, in an attempt to stop a player boycott of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan.[MORE]
Pietersen says England can regain Ashes
New captain Kevin Pietersen said England are capable of regaining the Ashes next year after six-wicket victory over South Africa.[MORE]
ICC may drop Pakistani Champions Trophy venue
The International Cricket Council said it could drop the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi as one of the three venues for September's Champions Trophy.[MORE]
Sri Lanka crush India to clinch series
Sri Lanka survived early blows to clinch the series against an injury-ridden India with a comfortable eight-wicket victory on the penultimate day of the third and final Test in Colombo on Monday.[MORE]
De Villiers throws down challenge to bowlers
AB de Villiers threw down a challenge to South Africa's bowlers overnight after a fighting innings of 97 gave his team an outside chance of victory in the fourth and final Test at the Oval. [MORE]
Rain dampens South African fight-back
Play was called off on the third day of the fourth Test between England and South Africa, after rain reduced Saturday's action to just 82 minutes.[MORE]
Sangakkara ton puts Sri Lanka on top
Kumar Sangakkara cracked a solid 107 not out to help Sri Lanka gain a slender advantage over injury-hit India in the crucial third and final Test in Colombo on Saturday.[MORE]
Pietersen's century puts England on top
Kevin Pietersen celebrated his first innings as England captain with a century, leading the hosts to a 122-run first-innings lead over South Africa on the second day of the fourth Test at The Oval on Friday.[MORE]
Mendis shines as India's top order fail
Spinner Ajantha Mendis claimed 5 for 56 to help Sri Lanka bowl India out for 249 on the first day of the third Test in Colombo on Friday.[MORE]
Bowlers boost Pietersen on first day in charge
Recalled England fast bowler Steve Harmison took two wickets in two balls and James Anderson captured three to help dismiss South Africa for 194 on Kevin Pietersen's first outing as Test captain overnight.[MORE]
England recall Harmison for dead rubber
Steve Harmison and Stuart Broad have been recalled to the England team for the fourth and final Test against South Africa starting tonight at The Oval.[MORE]
Johnson keen for Champions Trophy if safety guaranteed
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson says he is eager to play in the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan in September as long as player safety is guaranteed.[MORE]
Flintoff out to regain English pride in final Test
Andrew Flintoff is determined to help England regain their pride in Thursday's final cricket Test against South Africa at The Oval.[MORE]
