Australian news

Transition phase can't last forever - Warne

Nov 23, 2009: "What is our future?" That's Shane Warne's question for Australia's decision makers as they plot a way up from their current Test ranking of No. 4

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Clarke welcomes return of Gayle

Nov 23, 2009: Shane Warne and Michael Clarke do not expect Chris Gayle to be weighed down by jet-lag on his late arrival for Thursday's first Test in Brisbane

Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10

Shane Bond urges batsmen to deliver

Nov 22, 2009: Shane Bond believes the key to winning the upcoming Test series against Pakistan is the batsmen posting large totals

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 8th round, 2nd day

Umair, Azam boost Islamabad

Nov 22, 2009: A round-up of the second day's action of the eighth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2009-10

India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Kanpur

Dinesh Karthik called up as precautionary measure

Nov 22, 2009: Dinesh Karthik has been rushed to Kanpur after the Indian team management asked for a last minute back-up for MS Dhoni

India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Kanpur

Kanpur pitch expected to be more bowler friendly

Nov 22, 2009: The Kanpur pitch is expected to have more in it for the bowlers than the one in Ahmedabad

ACA XI v Australian XI, Twenty20 exhibition, Brisbane

Young guns fire to topple old heroes

Nov 22, 2009: The retired legends delivered some stinging lessons but it was the young pups of Michael Clarke's Australian XI who stole the Twenty20 exhibition

South Africa v England, 2nd ODI, Centurion

Trott and Collingwood power impressive England

Nov 22, 2009: After producing an unexpectedly crucial role with the ball, Jonathan Trott emerged as the key figure in England's pursuit of 251 in the second ODI at Centurion

Indian Premier League 2010

Syed Sahabuddin joins Mumbai Indians

Nov 22, 2009: The Andhra seamer has agreed to join the Mumbai Indians for the third season of the IPL next year

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Gayle in line for first Test return

Nov 22, 2009: Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, will return to Australia in time for the first Test in Brisbane

New Zealand news

Neil Broom and Aaron Redmond admit to breaking curfew

Nov 22, 2009: New Zealand batsmen admit to breaking a team curfew which subsequently led to them being detained by the police

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Siddle chases enhanced reputation

Nov 22, 2009: Peter Siddle and his fresh fast-bowling team-mates want to continue to develop their standing and become a fearsome unit

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Haddin wary of unpredictable West Indies

Nov 22, 2009: A refreshed Brad Haddin is ready for anything from West Indies as Australia prepare for their first Test series since the Ashes

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Gabba curator says pitch will turn from day four

Nov 22, 2009: Kevin Mitchell jnr urges Australia pick a spinner for the first Test against West Indies because the pitch is likely to deteriorate from the fourth day

Ranji Trophy Super League 2009-10

Pankaj Dharmani to lead Punjab

Nov 22, 2009: The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has displaced Ankur Kakkar after three matches

Why we need a truly global Champions League

Nov 22, 2009: Spreading the reach of cricket can best be achieved by expanding the Champions League, cutting Tests down to three days each, and using the franchise model effectively

Sri Lanka took their foot off the gas

Nov 22, 2009: There was a noticeable lack of intent from the visitors, especially on the third evening and fourth morning

Eddo Brandes

From fowl to fruit

Nov 22, 2009: From chickens to tomatoes - farming has been Eddo Brandes' mainstay

No. 49

Pakistan win the World Twenty20

Nov 22, 2009: When it all came together, thrillingly, dangerously, solidly, for a team, a country, that needed it badly

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 8th round, 1st day

Abdur Rehman puts HBL on top

Nov 21, 2009: A round-up of the first day's action of the eighth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2009-10