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…
'It's important how we bowl now' – Dravid
Dravid dented: 'It would have been nice to remain not out' © Getty Images Looking back at the first day must have been tough for Rahul Dravid. He'd played what he termed "one of the…
Kent on course for last eight
Latest tables Surrey celebrate their 10-run victory against Hampshire © Getty Images SouthLeague leaders Kent consolidated their hold on the division with a 10-run win over Sussex at Hove. Chasing 156 to win, Sussex appeared…
Asif set for return to action
Mohammad Asif: looking good for a recall © Getty Images Pakistan's fast bowler, Mohammad Asif, is set for a recall when the fourth and final Test gets underway at The Oval tomorrow, as the team…
'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…
Blakey released by Yorkshire
Yorkshire have announced that they are releasing Richard Blakey, the former England wicketkeeper, as their end-of-season clear-out continues.Blakey, 39, who played two Tests and three one-day internationals in 1992-93, is joined at the exit door…
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…
Larkins pleads guilty to deception
Former England batsman Wayne Larkins is facing jail after pleading guilty to deception for attempting to illegally obtain a mortgage secured against the house of his partner's sick father.Taunton Crown Court was told that Larkins…
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…
Gloucestershire line up Noffke
Gloucestershire have lined up Ashley Noffke as a replacement for Umar Gul © Getty Images Gloucestershire have announced that Ashley Noffke, the Australian seamer, has been lined up to replace Umar Gul for the start…