Ponting surprised at his low price
Your shout: Ricky Ponting says Andrew Symonds will be buying the drinks following his million-dollar day in the IPL auction © Getty Images Ricky Ponting says he is disappointed he did not sell for more…
Cricket Australia close to decision on Pakistan
A decision on whether Australia takes the unlikely step of touring Pakistan could be made as early as next week following a meeting with government officials in Canberra on Wednesday. Representatives from Cricket Australia, the…
Angry Sussex cut Harris from opening match
Ryan Harris' deal with Queensland may affect his county contract © Getty Images Sussex were forced to withdraw Ryan Harris from their Championship opener against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl at the last minute after…
Franchise asks CAB to hire Australian pitch expert
A crumbling pitch was the focus of all attention in Kolkata (file photo) © AFP Following Sunday's pitch controversy at Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders has asked the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to…
ZTBL complete turnaround with tight win
Heavyweight performances from Habib Bank Limited's (HBL) Pakistan players helped them crush United Bank Limited (UBL) by 251 runs in Rawalpindi. Younis Khan scored a second-innings century to set UBL a challenging target, after which…
The Gaffer to the bitter end
Alec Stewart: playing it straight © Getty ImagesStarched collar to the fore, and never a grass stain in sight, Alec Stewart is not the type of cricketer who wears his heart on his sleeve. Not…
NZ drink in atmosphere ahead of key Test
One of the most commonly used words in the build up to a Test match is "preparation". Individual preparation, team preparation, mental preparation.But in a week that has been overshadowed by the colour of a…
Former Warwickshire player Tom Allin dies at 28
Tom Allin, the former Warwickshire fast bowler, has died at the age of 28.His body was found by the Torridge Bridge, near Bideford in North Devon, on Monday night. He was declared dead at the…
Astle called up for Pakistan T20s
Legspinning allrounder Todd Astle has been called up to New Zealand's Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against Pakistan, beginning on Friday in Auckland. Astle, 29, played one Test more three years ago, in Sri…
Gayle returns to Somerset for T20 Blast
Chris Gayle will return to Somerset for a six-match stint in the NatWest T20 Blast during June.It will bring him back to a club where Chris Rogers, who was outspoken in his criticism of Gayle…