May22 Akhtar ruled out of Asia/Africa by: James Nixon Shoaib Akhtar has been dropped from the upcoming Asia/Africa Cup because of a lack of a fitness due to his knee injury.
May22 Hoggard set to miss 2nd Test by: James Nixon England coach Peter Moores has told media that Matthew Hoggard is unlikely to be fit to play the second Test against the West Indies.
May22 Anderson and Sidebottom in squad by: Richard Dickinson Ryan Sidebottom, Michael Vaughan and James Anderson were today selected in the England squad for the Second Test against West Indies.
May22 Sri Lanka deny Pakistan sweep by: Alex Crampton Sri Lanka won the final match of their series with Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, to finish the series with a 2-1 loss.
May21 KP backs Harmison to come good by: Zac Gelman Kevin Pietersen has backed out of form fast bowler Stephen Harmison to come good on the last day at Lord’s to bowl his side to victory
May21 Bangladesh Fight Back by: Richard Edmunds A brilliant all-round performance by Mashrafe Mortaza has brought Bangladesh back into the match, but India remain on top.
May21 Vaas hurt in county cricket by: Zac Gelman Sri Lankan fast bowler, Chaminda Vaas, was rushed to hospital after sustaining an injury to the head whilst playing for Middlesex.
May21 Rain ensures draw by: Richard Dickinson Just 20 overs were possible on the last day of England-West Indies at Lord’s, consigning the match to a draw.
May20 Rain ruins third days play by: James Nixon Heavy rain has waterlogged the Ruhul Amin Stadium which has poor drainage facilities and forced the third days play to be called off.
May20 Hoggard out of first Test by: Zac Gelman England’s injury woes have worsened, with the news that Matthew Hoggard will not take any part in the rest of the first Test at Lord’s.