Bidding time at the 2007 World Cup
The 2007 World Cup may be three years away, but preparations for the event are gathering momentum. On Thursday (May 6), a dozen countries will submit their bids to host various matches of the tournament.Chris…
No agreement despite partial concessions
Heath Streak: not satisfied with concessions© Getty ImagesThe crisis in Zimbabwean cricket has escalated with the news that 13 of the country's top white cricketers are refusing to make themselves available for the forthcoming one-day…
Warne 50-50 for Sri Lanka series
The door hasn't shut yet on Warne's participation against Sri Lanka© AFPShane Warne will not require surgery on his broken hand and has a chance of recovering in time for the series against Sri Lanka.…
Hampshire win after Mascarenhas heroics
ScorecardShane Warne and Shaun Udal combined to send Kent spinning to defeat against Hampshire in their National League game at Canterbury last night. Dimitri Mascarenhas carried Hampshire's innings with a career-best 79 as they were…
Spin quartet may get Nayudu award
The famous quartet share a laugh © Getty ImagesIn a departure from tradition, the Board of Control for Cricket in India may confer its highest award to four people. The Hindu reports that the Cricket…
Extended contracts for Leipus and King
Andrew Leipus and Gregory Allen King, the men most responsible for keeping India's cricketers fit, have been given contract extensions up to the ICC 2007 World Cup, according to a report in . Their contracts,…
Imran tells ICC to stop over-policing
Imran Khan says the ICC should watch over the game, but not stifle it with over-policing© AFPImran Khan has reacted sharply to Malcolm Speed's criticism of Wasim Bari, who questioned David Shepherd's standing in international…
Sri Lanka's selectors budget for a prosperous tour
A 'captain's squad' for Marvan Atapattu© AFPSri Lanka's cricket selectors have followed in the footsteps of their government. Like the much-feared 2004 budget, the final 14-man tour party for New Zealand has surpassed expectations. After…
The resounding riposte
Yousuf Youhana: lit up the MCG with his magical touch© Getty ImagesThe scene for the riposte could not have been better. Yousuf Youhana came into the MCG carrying more baggage than most. He came in…
Woolmer and Lillee warn against writing off Pakistan
Can Bob Woolmer inspire Pakistan to lift their performance in the Tests?© Getty ImagesBob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, and Dennis Lillee have warned against writing off the Pakistan side ahead of their three-Test series against…