Ponting retains Cricketer of Year
Ricky Ponting clutches two of his awards © Getty Images In a year of spectacular success for Australia it was only fitting that Ricky Ponting dominated the awards night in Johannesburg. He was named Player…
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Donald laments drought of spinners
Denying Nicky Boje a contract was not the right move, feels Donald © Getty Images Allan Donald, the former South Africa fast bowler, expressed concern at the lack of quality spin bowlers in the country…
Ramprakash – I'm not holding out for England recall
Mark Ramprakash is aiming for 100 first-class hundreds © Martin Williamson Mark Ramprakash has finally given up hope of an England recall. Given his prolific form - 1322 runs at 77.76 so far this season…
Lee ready to get a grip on England
Kevin Pietersen becomes Brett Lee's second victim at the Gabba © Getty Images Brett Lee is confident he will not suffer the same problems with his delivery stride in Adelaide as he looks to improve…
Stage set for a winner-take-all contest
Bob Woolmer is waiting for normal service to resume © AFP Until a few days ago, with so much off-field drama engulfing the side, Bob Woolmer might have felt as if he was watching a…
New Zealand prevail in ICC KnockOut semi-final thriller with Pakistan
In a semi-final both teams could have won (and, arguably, should have won)New Zealand prevailed over Pakistan to earn themselves a place in the finalof the ICC KnockOut tournament on Sunday. They will play the…
'Relieved' Strauss calls for more
Andrew Strauss was all too pleased with a rare England win © Getty Images Andrew Strauss, England's stand-in captain, has urged his team-mates not to let their guard down following an eight-wicket win over Pakistan…
Hussey and Hayden hammer tons
Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentaryHow they were out Michael Hussey produced a glorious maiden Test hundred at Hobart © Getty Images Michael Hussey and Matthew Hayden dodged raindrops, basked in the intermittent sunshine and cracked centuries…
Trent Bridge pitch made for pace
Stuart MacGill is unlikely to be tried at Trent Bridge © Getty Images Any thoughts of Australia playing two spinners for the fourth Test have been quashed by the Trent Bridge groundsman, who believes his…
Sack three selectors and save money – Smith
Ian Smith thinks the performances of Daryl Tuffey have slipped© Getty ImagesMartin Snedden, the New Zealand Cricket chief executive, has dismissed Ian Smith's suggestion to save money by sacking three selectors who "don't appear to…