Klusener back in the reckoning
Lance Klusener: out of the wilderness© GettyLance Klusener appears to be back in favour with South Africa's cricket selectors after he was included in a 14-man squad to represent a Rest of South Africa team…
Streak inspires Zimbabwe to 21-run win
Heath Streak: again showed his value to Zimbabwe's cause with a fighting 65 not out and 3 for 45© Getty ImagesScorecardIn an exciting finish, Zimbabwe put up another fine disciplined performance to beat West Indies…
Sri Lanka calling the shots
10.00am Sri Lanka 563 for 5 (Samaraweera 142, Jayawardene 134, Dilshan 72*, Chandana 54*) lead England 265 by 298 runsScorecardMatch photo galleryDouble hundred: Thilan Samaraweera (right) hugs Mahela Jayawardene after Jayawardene had joined him in…
The perils of spongy bounce
The pitch was expected to assist the bowlers on the first day, and then become a good batting wicket on days two and three, before helping the bowlers for the rest of the game. Contrary…
South Australia totter after Mail takes NSW to 350
South Australia 2 for 9 trail New South Wales 9 for 350 dec (Mail 128, Pilon 50, Tait 5-85) by 341 runs ScorecardShaun Tait: made the early running with 5 for 85 Shaun Tait gave…
Prior saves England A's day
ScorecardMatthew Prior: a valuable 82 not out© Getty ImagesMatt Prior came to England A's rescue with a vital innings of 82 not out as East Zone had the better of things on the second day…
Lara urges West Indies to rally round
Michael Vaughan sizes up the Trinidad pitch© Getty ImagesBrian Lara has shrugged off any injury concerns surrounding the finger that he dislocated in Jamaica last week, and is fully focused on leading West Indies in…
Streak denies resignation claims
Heath Streak - not gone yet© AFPHeath Streak has denied resigning as national captain, contrary to claims made by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union last Friday, and is currently seeking legal advice."Heath, at no time, tendered…
Ponting stumped for positives
Michael Clarke - the star of a low-key production© Getty ImagesIn the underwhelming aftermath of Australia's bastardised visit to Zimbabwe, Ricky Ponting was given pause for thought by the obligatory question of what, if anything,…
Allround Giles silences the critics
A winner on all fronts. Ashley Giles beats Mark Richardson in the traditional end-of-tour sprint© Getty ImagesFrom the England team's point of view, one of the most pleasing aspects of Monday's four-wicket victory at Trent…