May13 Strauss named captain for Lord’s by: Zac Gelman England have unveiled their 12 man squad for the first Test against the WIndies this week at Lord’s with Andrew Strauss named captain.
May13 The Bracewell Story (so far?) by: Richard Edmunds As New Zealand Cricket decide whether or not to extend coach John Bracewell’s contract, it’s time to look back at his (first?) tenure.
May12 PM wants tour cancelled by: Zac Gelman Australian Prime Minister John Howard has spoken of the dilemma between government intervention in sports and boycotting Zimbabwe.
May12 Tour off to damp start by: Richard Dickinson Shiv Chanderpaul and Runako Morton made swift progress amid the showers on West Indies’ opening day of their England tour at Taunton.
May12 Government officially stops tour by: James Nixon The Australian government have officially blocked the Australian cricket team from touring Zimbabwe later in the year.
May12 Gambhir sets up win by: Alex Crampton Gautam Gambhir’s century gave India enough runs to beat Bangladesh and claim the ODI series between the two.
May12 Ponting supports ban by: Zac Gelman Australian captain Ricky Ponting has supported his government’s decison to ban the Australian side touring Zimbabwe later this year.
May12 Vaughan given time to recover by: James Nixon England captain Michael Vaughan will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for the first Test against the West Indies.
May11 Vaughan may be fit for 1st Test by: Zac Gelman England received a boost today with the news that captain, Michael Vaughan, may be fit to play in the first Test against the WIndies.
May11 Ireland risk FP future by: Richard Dickinson Ireland are prepared to put their future in the Friends Provident Trophy on the line by playing India and South Africa in June.