'Patel has a big future' – Wright
John Wright preferred to stay in the background and heap all the plaudits on the players after India reached a comfortable position in the third Test. Wright praised Rahul Dravid's effort in making 270, but…
'Disappointed I couldn't get more' – Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara may have missed out on a great opportunity to score his maiden triple-century, but he was happy that his 270 signalled a personal return to form and put the runs on the board…
Shoaib Akhtar recalled to Pakistan squad
Shoaib Akhtar: Durham will miss his explosive bowling and handy batting© Getty ImagesShoaib Akhtar has been recalled to the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup, and will be leaving Durham to join up with the…
ICC confirms use of technology for decision-making
In the previous edition of the Champions Trophy, technology came in to help umpires with lbw decisions, informing them if the ball pitched in line or not. This time, umpires will not need to bother…
Cash incentive for Holland tri-series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced today that the winning team in the Videocon Cup tri-series in Holland will take home prizemoney of US$25,000. However, having made this announcement at a press…
Kensington Oval prepares for complete rebuild
While concerns are voiced about progress on the building of new grounds throughout the Caribbean in time for the 2007 World Cup, there are no such worries in Barbados. Officials are optimistic that the redevelopment…
Pakistan tough to beat at home, says Atapattu
Marvan Atapattu has no illusions about the challenge ahead © Getty ImagesMarvan Atapattu knows the value of home advantage, and he certainly thinks beating Pakistan in Pakistan will be a challenge. "Cricket is a game…
Ackerman ruled out of South Africa A match
HD Ackermern won't play against England this weekend© Getty ImagesHD Ackerman has withdrawn from the South Africa A side that is scheduled to play England at Potchefstroom from Saturday. He has been ruled out through…
Sri Lanka's tour goes ahead
Click here for revised itineraryThe Sri Lankan board (SLC) has announced that all matches, international and domestic, will be postponed in recognition of the five-day period of national mourning following the disaster on Sunday. The…
MacGill aims to outlast Warne
Stuart MacGill: 'Who says the young generation of spin bowlers is going to make it?'© Getty ImagesStuart MacGill believes that he will outlast Shane Warne and become Australia's leading spinner in a few years. MacGill…