August17 England Plan ‘Shadow Squad’ by: George Roberts Holders England could send as many as 24 players to defend the Ashes this winter, providing cover for every possible injury.
July25 Tigers Embark on African Safari by: George Roberts A short tour of Africa is all part of Bangladesh’s World Cup preparations, but can Zimbabwe and Kenya turn around their own fortunes?
July20 Tendulkar, Mongia Return to Fold by: George Roberts Sachin Tendulkar has been included in India’s squad for the tri-series in Sri Lanka having recovered from his shoulder injury.
July14 Centurions give England Control by: George Roberts Large scores from batsmen Paul Collingwood and Ian Bell, plus some aggressive bowling, mean that England are well in control at Lord’s.
July08 Hoggard Doubtful for Lord’s by: George Roberts Seam bowler Matthew Hoggard has joined England’s growing injury list after sustaining a hand injury whilst on England A duty.
July04 443-9: Carnage in Amsterdam by: George Roberts Sri Lanka crushed the Netherlands’ bowling attack to set a world record total of 443 for nine, with Sanath Jayasuriya scoring 157.
July03 Tigers Announce Squad for Africa by: George Roberts The inclusions of Farhad Reza, Saqibul Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim give a youthful look for Bangladesh’s tour of Kenya and Zimbabwe.
June24 England fail to learn lessons by: George Roberts Sri Lanka completed their NatWest Series victory at Chester-le-Street, with Mahela Jayawardene making 126 in an eight-wicket win.
May28 Saqibul and Farhad in for Tigers by: George Roberts The BCB have announced a provisional 19-man party for a tour of Africa, with youngsters Saqibul Hasan and Farhad Reza making the grade.
May28 Murali magic not enough for SL by: George Roberts England wrapped up a comfortable six-wicket win at Edgbaston today, chasing down 78 despite a spinning masterclass from Muralitharan.
