Captains believe there are too many counties

The Wisden Cricketer survey

Half of county captains believe there are too many first-class counties in the English game, according to an end-of-season survey of all 18 domestic leaders by The Wisden Cricketer... more

Oct 14, 2008

ECB rejects pink balls for 2009 domestic games

English cricket

The ECB has rejected the MCC's proposal to use high visibility pink balls in domestic limited-overs games in 2009... more

Oct 14, 2008

Cricket in his genes

Channa Gunasekara 1931-2008

Channa Gunasekera, who died aged 77 on Saturday, was a versatile sportsman who took his cricketing genes from his father, Churchill, the first Sri Lankan player to represent an English county... more

Oct 14, 2008

The tweak link

Australia in India 2008-09

Cameron White was worn out and relieved at the end of his first Test. There had been no embarrassing two-bounce deliveries or savage treatment from the India batsmen, and he had proved to the team he would be of use during the remaining three matches... more

Oct 14, 2008

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

Oram and Patel wreck Bangladesh

Bangladesh v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Chittagong

A target of 250 was a stiff ask, but Bangladesh's capitulation all but ended hopes of their first series win against a Test-playing nation other than Zimbabwe... 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