Non-white trio set to join Zimbabwe rebels
Three non-white players are set to join the group of 15 white cricketers who have been sacked by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union, after speaking out about sacking of the captain Heath Streak, and the political…
Essex declare their intent
ScorecardTwelve days ago, Durham hit 453 to beat Somerset on this ground. The reverberations are still being felt at Taunton, though in the Essex dressing-room. Rather than declare, Paul Grayson batted on ... and on…
Kenya take command against Uganda
Kenya 102 for 1 (Shah 49*, Modi 20*) trail Uganda 152 by 50 runsScorecardKenya's junior side recently missed out to Uganda in qualification for the Under-19 World Cup, but today their seniors needed little time…
Eric Petrie dead
Eric Petrie, the former New Zealand wicketkeeper, has died at Omokoroa in the Bay of Plenty. He was 77. Petrie played 14 Tests between 1955-56 and 1965-66, and had a modest batting average of 12.90.…
Dalmiya may be appointed Patron-In-Chief
Jagmohan Dalmiya: India's permanent representative at the ICC?© AFPIn an unprecedented move, Jagmohan Dalmiya may be appointed the Patron-In-Chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, once his three-year term as president of…
Yorkshire release Steve Kirby
Steve Kirby: released at his request© Getty ImagesYorkshire have released Steve Kirby, the right-arm fast bowler, at his own request.Kirby, 26, played a crucial role in Yorkshire's Championship-winning season of 2001, taking 47 first-class wickets…
HD Ackerman to move to Grace Road
HD Ackerman is off to Grace Road next summer© CricinfoHD Ackerman of the Lions has announced that he will be leaving them to play for Leicestershire in the county championship next season. He has been…
Central Districts fall off the top of the table
ScorecardCentral Districts lost their hold on the lead of the State Shield when Canterbury beat them by seven wickets. Central Districts struggled to 213 after choosing to bat. Stephen Cunis was the destroyer-in-chief for Canterbury,…
Pietersen added to England's one-day squad
Pietersen will bolster England's batting in a gruelling one-day schedule© Getty ImagesKevin Pietersen has been added to England's 15-man one-day squad for the forthcoming series against South Africa, following a successful tour of Zimbabwe in…
A lot to live up to
"So where was he really from? Nationality didn't matter."© Getty ImagesPakistan's tour to India this year has a lot to live up to, and itisn't just cricket that is in the spotlight. Last year more…