October11 We’re unglamourous says Fleming by: James Nixon Stephen Fleming has added his thoughts to the mix on New Zealand’s minimal Test playing calendar over the next 12 months.
October11 Smith issues warning to Flintoff by: James Nixon South African captain Graeme Smith has warned England captain Andrew Flintoff to expect his team to receive ugly abuse from Aussie fans
October10 Tharanga helps SL coast to win by: Sean Bennett Sri Lanka made it two from two in the ICC Champions Trophy with victory over Zimbabwe. Upul Tharanga starred again with 110.
October10 Aussie backup seamers struggling by: James Nixon Michael Kasprowicz, Stuart Clark, and Shaun Tait are all in doubt for the upcoming Ashes series after picking up injuries.
October10 Fleming confident of 2000 repeat by: Richard Edmunds New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming in the rare position of having a full-strength bowling attack at his disposal.
October10 Bond will not sacrifice speed by: Richard Edmunds Not even the prospect of prolonging his career will force Shane Bond to sacrifice his pace.
October10 Harmison denies Flintoff rumour by: Matt Pitt Steve Harmison has dismissed claims that Andrew Flintoff was given the England captaincy because of his relationship with the paceman.
October10 Mahmood ‘can be next star’ by: Matt Pitt Former England captain Mike Gatting has backed Sajid Mahmood to have a strong Ashes series this winter.
October09 Pietersen or Flintoff to open? by: James Nixon England’s chairman of selectors David Graveney has told media that they are considering opening the batting with Pietersen or Flintoff.
October09 “Play me less” says Shoaib by: James Nixon Shoaib Akhtar has come out saying he wants to play less one-day internationals to try and extend his Test career.