CRICKET NEWS

A series of injudicious shots followed by a barrage of innocuous bowling combined to leave England firmly on top after the first day

Sachin Tendulkar under-went surgery on his left elbow in London last Monday to help correct a condition affecting his extensor tendons

Simon Katich has suffered a knee injury while playing for Hampshire in their recent Championship game against Glamorgan.

Tom Moody has been confirmed as Sri Lanka’s new coach, ending speculation as to who would succeed John Dyson.

Sixteen-year-old Mushfiqur Rahim’s maiden first-class century was the brightest spark for Bangladesh during a soggy County Ground draw

Nine new Cricket Videos have been added to the Videos page on Cricket Web and are available for download.

Pakistan has claimed an unassailable 2 – 0 ODI series lead after defeating the WI by 40 runs, reducing them to their 7th straight loss.

Half-centuries from Shahid Afridi, Bazid Khan and Yousuf Youhana set Pakistan on their way to a third ODI win despite Chris Gayle’s 124

With Tom Moody missing out to Greg Chappell in the Indian coaching role talk has shifted to who will become the new Sri Lankan coach.

Australian Greg Chappell has been appointed to replace John Wright as India’s coach.