Waqar to be bowling coach of ECB Academy

Pakistan news

Waqar Younis, the former Pakistan former captain, has accepted an offer from the ECB to tour India with the Academy team as a bowling consultant... more

Oct 14, 2008

Taylor ton pushes New Zealand to 249

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Chittagong

At 13 for 2, another top-order collapse looked on the cards, but Jamie How and Ross Taylor batted their side out of a tough situation with an unbroken 92-run stand as New Zealand reached 105 at the half-way stage of their innings... more

Oct 14, 2008

Sri Lanka exit opens up Pietersen for IPL

Sri Lanka in England 2009

With the possible abandonment of Sri Lanka's tour of England next year, Kevin Pietersen is just one high-profile member who could reap the financial benefits by appearing in the IPL... more

Oct 14, 2008

An average of 207, and Gower's African connection

Ask Steven

The man who made a double in his only match, the best batsmen against Australia, and players who've made their first-class debut in a Test... more

Oct 14, 2008

Home and away

Mushtaq Ahmed

County cricket's finest overseas signing talks of how he had to leave his country to get his due, and the change religion has made to his life and career... more

Oct 14, 2008

Trial by water, trial by fire

Golden Pairs

Two English legends against two of the greatest bowlers ever... more

Oct 14, 2008

Morris concerned over IPL dominance

Sri Lanka in England 2009

Sean Morris, the chief executive of the Professional Cricketers' Association, has called for the Future Tours Programme (FTP) to be overhauled following concerns that Sri Lanka's tour to England next year could be downgraded... more

Oct 13, 2008

Jayasuriya and Mendis hand Sri Lanka title

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, T20 Canada, King City

Sanath Jayasuriya cracked 44 and Ajantha Mendis took three wickets as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the T20 Canada at King City... more

Oct 13, 2008

Chandigarh win thriller after Sarabjit blitz

Chandigarh Lions v Mumbai Champs, ICL, Hyderabad

Sarabjit Singh belted a 22-ball 41 to power the Chandigarh Lions to victory in a last-over thriller ... more

Oct 13, 2008

Bangladesh eye chance to make history

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Chittagong

Bangladesh have the opportunity to make history by winning the decider in Chittagong, which will give them their first series win against a major Test-playing opposition... more

Oct 13, 2008

Patel extends contract with Notts

County news

Samit Patel, the England and Nottinghamshire allrounder, has extended his contract with the club until the end of 2010... more

Oct 13, 2008

Kumble confident of shoulder recovery

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Anil Kumble has said he is confident of recovering from a shoulder injury in time for the second Test against Australia which begins on October 17 in Mohali... more

Oct 13, 2008

Zimbabwe thrash lowly Canada

Canada v Zimbabwe, T20 Canada, King City

Canada may lack the might and skill of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, but Zimbabwe don't often have the opportunity to rout opposition. That's exactly what they achieved today, however, thrashing Canada by 109 runs ... more

Oct 13, 2008

Uncharacteristic Tendulkar and Laxman save the day

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Tendulkar and Laxman's contributions helped India save the Test and will rank among their more significant... more

Oct 13, 2008

Powerful Chennai start as favourites

Ahmedabad Rockets v Chennai Superstars, ICL, Hyderabad

Cricinfo previews the sixth match of the second ICL season between the Ahmedabad Rockets and the Chennai Superstars... more

Oct 13, 2008

Ireland in control but Waters shows class

Kenya v Ireland, Intercontinental Cup, Nairobi, 3rd day

Ireland need a further eight Kenya wickets in order to reach the final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup, after dismissing the hosts for just 186 in their first innings. Following on, Kenya put up a much better fight, with Seren Waters... more

Oct 13, 2008

SuperSport performances please Arthur

SuperSport Series

Mickey Arthur, South Africa's coach, is happy with the performances of national players in the SuperSport Series, the first-class domestic competition, which began this month... more

Oct 13, 2008

Ponting happy with rookies' performances

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Though Cameron White took only one wicket in the Test, Ricky Ponting spotted plenty of promising signs ... more

Oct 13, 2008

'Australia can't take 20 wickets' - Zaheer

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Zaheer Khan produced a Man-of-the-Match performance in Bangalore before saving his most vicious delivery for after the game. Not satisfied with his all-round efforts, Zaheer attacked Australia's bowlers for being ineffective throughout the opening contest... more

Oct 13, 2008

Hague announces retirement

Jersey news

Matt Hague, the Jersey captain whose side were recently relegated to Division 5 of the World Cricket League, has announced his retirement... more

Oct 13, 2008

India avoid Sydney repeat

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

India's record at saving games on the final day is pretty undistinguished but Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman buckled down to take India to safety... more

Oct 13, 2008

Canada sign five-year deal for more tournaments

T20 Canada 2008-09

The organisers of the ongoing four-nation Twenty20 tournament in Canada, Al-Barakah Properties, have signed a five-year contract with Cricket Canada to organise more such international tournaments in the country in summer... more

Oct 13, 2008

ICL a factor as Lancashire release Law

County news

Stuart Law, who captained Lancashire in 2008, has been released with his ICL links being one factor in the decision... more

Oct 13, 2008

Warriors bowl out Eagles for 28 as they go top

SuperSport Series round-up

Cricinfo rounds-up the action from the second round of matches from the SuperSport Series ... more

Oct 13, 2008

Battered Surrey offer deals to youngsters

County news

Matthew Spriegel, Laurie Evans, Stuart Meaker and Arun Harinath have all agreed new two-year deals with Surrey, while Chris Murtagh has signed a one-year contract... more

Oct 13, 2008

ICC set to confirm Champions Trophy dates

ICC board meeting

The ICC has identified a "potential window" for the Champions Trophy, which will now be held in September-October next year and will formalise it at its board meeting over the next two days... more

Oct 13, 2008

Pain and no gain

Plays of the day

Plays of the day for the fifth day of the first Test between India and Australia... more

Oct 13, 2008

Dayle Hadlee and Nazar to coach in Dubai

ICC news

Dayle Hadlee and Mudassar Nazar have been recruited by the ICC to coach at the Global Cricket Academy ... more

Oct 13, 2008

Marsh and Pomersbach set up Warriors victory

Western Australia v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

Luke Pomersbach and Shaun Marsh got Western Australia away to the perfect start in the Sheffield Shield as they cruised to an eight-wicket win over the reigning champions New South Wales... more

Oct 13, 2008

Solid India hold on for draw

India v Australia, 1st Test, Bangalore, 5th day

Five days on a cracking pitch could not separate Australia and India, who will head to Mohali for Friday's second Test at 0-0 after playing out a draw in Bangalore... more

Oct 13, 2008