Patron's Trophy wrap-up after Round-8
NBP with 60 points have won the Patron's Trophy even though there is one round to go. However, there is a keen contest for the runners-up slot with KRL, CUSTOMS and PIA, all with 42…
India bat through to draw second Test
Hopes of a gripping final day at Ahmedabad came to nothing as India batted their way to a tame draw, ensuring that they cannot lose the series. The two captains called a halt after India…
Michael Tissera to head new four-man selection committee
Sri Lankan Sports Minister Johnston Fernando appointed former Ceylon captain Michael Tissera as chairman of a fresh four-man selection committee on Thursday.On Tuesday night Fernando was all set to announce the appointment of three new…
A home away from home
We arrived in Auckland on Tuesday 15 January and with the rain relenting, played our first warm-up match the next day against a local team called Cornwall. We were met by an amazing setting, with…
South Africa's 93-run victory opens up VB Series
The VB Series now stands intriguingly poised after South Africa roared back into contention with a 93-run victory over New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. By picking up a bonus point the South…
Bulls teams named for Redbacks
The Queensland selectors have today named the XXXX Queensland Bullsteams for their crucial double of matches against the Southern Redbacksstarting with Friday's ING Cup match at the Gabba.The Bulls side for Friday will include Australian…
Somerset appoint chairman from the business world to help recruit new sponsorship for the club
In a move unprecedented in their history Somerset have named two high profile businessmen, Giles Clarke and Andrew Nash, both non committee members, as chairman and deputy chairman (corporate) of the club.This move follows a…
Marsh finally fires
NEWCASTLE, NSW, Jan 24 AAP - West Australian teenager Shaun Marsh had one thing on his mind after bringing up his maiden Pura Cup century against NSW in Newcastle today - Zimbabwe.Why? Because that's where…
Canada, Netherlands lose warm-up matches
Canada became the latest of the teams that will compete in the World Cup to lose a warm-up match. They went down to Northerns by a massive 217-run margin. With hundreds for Martin van Jaarsveld…
Harare win could prove vital to either side
The match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club could just turn out to be the most important of Pool A. Indian team coach John Wright described it as a must-win match for them.…