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Captain Clarke wriggles out of trouble
Michael Clarke is never shy to dash over to Ricky Ponting in the field with a fresh idea but in his first one-day international as captain, Clarke gained a new appreciation for the pressure Ponting faces.
New Zealand government opposes Zimbabwe tour
New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has said that she does not want a side from her country touring there next year.
Johnson stays with Queensland despite move
Mitchell Johnson will remain a Queensland player despite his decision to move from Brisbane to Perth. Johnson is keen to live in Western Australia to be closer to his partner Jessica Bratich, a Perth-based karate champion, but he did not want to switch to the Warriors.
Prince backs Smith to come good
South Africa are buoyant with less than a week before the first Test at Lord's, make no mistake, despite the fact that their captain is the only one without any real form going into the first of four games this summer.
Australia spells out tough stand on ICL
Cricket Australia has joined the BCCI and Cricket South Africa in adopting
a strong position against allowing players associated with the ICL to participate in the proposed Champions League.
Mushtaq faces second operation
Mushtaq Ahmed is to undergo a second knee operation after suffering fresh cartilage damage during the Championship match against Lancashire and is a doubt for the rest of the season.
Essex extend Dexter loan deal
Essex have been granted permission to keep the Kent batsman, Neil Dexter, on loan for another month..
Asia Cup success proves Pakistan is safe - Ashraf
The successful organisation of the Asia Cup will boost Pakistan's chances of hosting the ICC Champions Trophy in September this year, the board chairman Nasim Ashraf said.
Pakistan invited to Champions League - Ashraf
Pakistan will have two domestic Twenty20 teams in the Champions League
tournament to be held later this year, joining Australia, South Africa,
India and possibly England in the multi-nation tournament.
Guernsey granted Associate status
Guernsey have become the 34th country to be granted Associate membership of the ICC after their application was unanimously approved during the annual conference in Dubai.
Denly and van Jaarsveld power Kent to Lord's
Kent secured a place in their first Lord's final since 1997 when they knocked out defending Friends Provident champions Durham, by 83 runs, in the semi-final at Chester-le-Street. The victory was set up by two outstanding centuries from Joe Denly and Martin van Jaarsveld as Kent racked up an imposing 301 for 4.
Ponting returns home with wrist injury
Ricky Ponting will make an early departure from the Caribbean as he continues to battle an injury to his right wrist.
Third Associate to replace Zimbabwe in Twenty20
Zimbabwe's withdrawal from the ICC World Twenty20 in England in 2009 has opened the way for a third Associate county to be invited from next month's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers.
Reeve named coach of Central Districts
Dermot Reeve, the former England allrounder, has been named coach of New Zealand state side Central Districts.
Australia snatch win in final-ball thriller
Australia snatched a victory that should never have been theirs as Shane Watson delivered a superb final over that consigned West Indies to a one-run defeat. Chasing 283, it looked like West Indies were cruising and Chris Gayle's 92 appeared to set up a certain victory, however a late collapse changed the match considerably.
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Captain Clarke wriggles out of trouble
Michael Clarke is never shy to dash over to Ricky Ponting in the field with a fresh idea but in his first one-day international as captain, Clarke gained a new appreciation for the pressure Ponting faces.
Johnson stays with Queensland despite move
Mitchell Johnson will remain a Queensland player despite his decision to move from Brisbane to Perth. Johnson is keen to live in Western Australia to be closer to his partner Jessica Bratich, a Perth-based karate champion, but he did not want to switch to the Warriors.
Australia spells out tough stand on ICL
Cricket Australia has joined the BCCI and Cricket South Africa in adopting
a strong position against allowing players associated with the ICL to participate in the proposed Champions League.
Ponting returns home with wrist injury
Ricky Ponting will make an early departure from the Caribbean as he continues to battle an injury to his right wrist.
Australia snatch win in final-ball thriller
Australia snatched a victory that should never have been theirs as Shane Watson delivered a superb final over that consigned West Indies to a one-run defeat. Chasing 283, it looked like West Indies were cruising and Chris Gayle's 92 appeared to set up a certain victory, however a late collapse changed the match considerably.
Top officials meet for 'basic discussions'
The Champions League, a proposed multi-nation tournament featuring top domestic Twenty20 teams, took a short step forward on Thursday with officials from India, South Africa, Australia and England wrapping up a "basic discussion".
India could be next for contracts - Connor
India's women could be the next beneficiaries of player contracts which have begun to revolutionise life for England and Australia players.
Simon Jones back in the England reckoning
Simon Jones is one step closer to playing his first international cricket in three years after England named him in their 30-man squad for the Champions Trophy in September.
Nottinghamshire lose Hussey for the year
Nottinghamshire will have to do without David Hussey for the remainder of the season after discovering he will not be available due to his increasing international responsibilities.
Siddons sues Cricket Australia over shoulder injury
Jamie Siddons, the Bangladesh coach, is suing Cricket Australia, claiming he injured his shoulder throwing cricket balls during his time as Australia's assistant coach.
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Prince backs Smith to come good
South Africa are buoyant with less than a week before the first Test at Lord's, make no mistake, despite the fact that their captain is the only one without any real form going into the first of four games this summer.
Mushtaq faces second operation
Mushtaq Ahmed is to undergo a second knee operation after suffering fresh cartilage damage during the Championship match against Lancashire and is a doubt for the rest of the season.
Essex extend Dexter loan deal
Essex have been granted permission to keep the Kent batsman, Neil Dexter, on loan for another month..
Denly and van Jaarsveld power Kent to Lord's
Kent secured a place in their first Lord's final since 1997 when they knocked out defending Friends Provident champions Durham, by 83 runs, in the semi-final at Chester-le-Street. The victory was set up by two outstanding centuries from Joe Denly and Martin van Jaarsveld as Kent racked up an imposing 301 for 4.
Bicknell leads MCC to Denmark
Darren Bicknell, the former Surrey and Nottinghamshire batsman, will captain MCC on a four-match, four-day tour of Denmark next week, their first trip to the country since 2002.
Amla and Prince punish Middlesex
At Taunton earlier this week Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis punished Somerset with first-day hundreds; today it was Amla and Ashwell Prince who hurt Middlesex at Uxbridge. Amla's English summer continued, and his 190-run fourth-wicket association with Prince formed the crux of another dominant South African innings.
From Surrey pro to knight of the realm
Martin Williamson traces the eventful life and times of an England stalwart.
Top officials meet for 'basic discussions'
The Champions League, a proposed multi-nation tournament featuring top domestic Twenty20 teams, took a short step forward on Thursday with officials from India, South Africa, Australia and England wrapping up a "basic discussion".
England name unchanged squad
England, as expected, have resisted the temptation to recall Andrew Flintoff to the squad for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's next week.
India could be next for contracts - Connor
India's women could be the next beneficiaries of player contracts which have begun to revolutionise life for England and Australia players.
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Top officials meet for 'basic discussions'
The Champions League, a proposed multi-nation tournament featuring top domestic Twenty20 teams, took a short step forward on Thursday with officials from India, South Africa, Australia and England wrapping up a "basic discussion".
India could be next for contracts - Connor
India's women could be the next beneficiaries of player contracts which have begun to revolutionise life for England and Australia players.
Tendulkar hit by flu virus
Sachin Tendulkar may miss his final scheduled appearance for the Lashings World XI after picking up a flu virus.
Kirsten asked to stop match-specific columns
The BCCI has made it clear that it does not have any problems with the India coach Gary Kirsten operating his website.
Batting might sees India into final
Each of India's batsmen played their part as they reached the final with a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Dalmiya set to contest CAB elecions
Jagmohan Dalmiya, the former ICC and BCCI chief, has agreed in principle to contest the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) at the end of this month, marking his first attempt at returning to cricket administration after resigning from the same post in December 2006.
Younis' century push-ups and Malik's no-show
Sidharth Monga rewinds the Plays of the day from the match between Pakistan and India in Karachi.
Younis special overpowers India
Pakistan - courtesy Younis Khan's scintillating hundred - showed plenty of character to make easy work of a target of 309 against India and push their case for a berth in the final on Sunday.
Kirsten backs Dhoni on gruelling schedule
Gary Kirsten, India's coach, has backed Mahendra Singh Dhoni's views on the Asia Cup's hectic schedule.
Players can say if they need rest - BCCI
Rajiv Shukla, the vice-president of the Indian board, has responded to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's complaint about having to play back-to-back matches in the Asia Cup by saying that the players were aware of the tournament's schedule and that they could have opted out if they needed rest.
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Prince backs Smith to come good
South Africa are buoyant with less than a week before the first Test at Lord's, make no mistake, despite the fact that their captain is the only one without any real form going into the first of four games this summer.
Amla and Prince punish Middlesex
At Taunton earlier this week Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis punished Somerset with first-day hundreds; today it was Amla and Ashwell Prince who hurt Middlesex at Uxbridge. Amla's English summer continued, and his 190-run fourth-wicket association with Prince formed the crux of another dominant South African innings.
Top officials meet for 'basic discussions'
The Champions League, a proposed multi-nation tournament featuring top domestic Twenty20 teams, took a short step forward on Thursday with officials from India, South Africa, Australia and England wrapping up a "basic discussion".
England name unchanged squad
England, as expected, have resisted the temptation to recall Andrew Flintoff to the squad for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's next week.
Vaughan's knee alarms England
Michael Vaughan has given England cause for concern ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on July 10.
Arthur wary of Flintoff recall
South Africa's coach, Mickey Arthur, believes that his side could well find themselves facing Andrew Flintoff when they take on England in the first Test at Lord's a week on Thursday.
South Africa opt for practice in stalemate
South Africa's cricketers opted for practice on a soporific final day of their tour match against Somerset.
The pace can wait for Morkel
Morkel finished the day as the pick of South Africa's attack with 3 for 57, including two wickets in a fiery new-ball burst that left Somerset reeling at 52 for 4 at lunch.
South Africa optimistic over Kallis injury
Jacques Kallis is expected to be fit to play against Middlesex at Uxbridge on Friday, in South Africa's final warm-up ahead of next week's first Test .
Kieswetter and Durston save Somerset's blushes
Jacques Kallis will play no part with the bat or in the field on the second day of South Africa's opening tour match against Somerset at Taunton.
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