July13 Akhtar out until at least 4th Test by: James Nixon Shoaib Akhtar’s return to the Pakistan squad in England has been ruled out until at least the fourth Test due to a lack of match fitness.
July13 Batsmen dominate in Darwin by: Sean Fuller A century to Mohammad Hafeez has left Pakistan A in with a strong chance of forcing a draw against Australia A in the Top End Series.
July12 Jacob Oram’s injuries continue by: James Nixon Jacob Oram’s future as a bowler is very much in doubt after a recent scan showed yet another stress fracture in the player’s back.
July12 Runs flow, honours even by: Nick Hancock Shane Watson and Brad Haddin continued their attack on the Pakistan A bowlers this afternoon, but Pakistan A showed improvement today.
July11 Martin Crowe: Remove chuckers by: James Nixon Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has launched a scathing underhand attack on Muttiah Muralitharan.
July11 England slip in Test rankings by: James Nixon England’s poor Test form since the Ashes has since them slip to third place in the ICC Official Test Championship rankings.
July11 Smith to miss Sri Lanka tour by: James Nixon South African captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour after tearing ligaments in his ankle.
July11 Tendulkar 50 in vain by: Alex Crampton Sachin Tendulkar struck a half century for an International XI against Pakistan at The Oval, but Pakistan still claimed victory.
July11 Honours To Australia A by: Archie Mac Australia A rested the initiative from Pakistan A to finish the day 307/5.
July11 Kenya/Bangladesh Series Delayed by: James Nixon The one-day international series between Kenya and Bangladesh has been pushed back by three weeks due to a lack of sponsors.