Jaques runs into early form with 162 not out
ScorecardPhil Jaques made the perfect start in his push for a berth in Australia's Test team with an unbeaten 162 against South Australia at the SCG. New South Wales relied on a declaration from the…
'The necessity is to win' – Lara
Despite a place in the semi-finals, Brian Lara and Co. will come hard at England tomorrow © Getty Images Despite having already sealed a place in the semi-finals with impressive victories against Australia and India,…
Dravid not commanding enough, says Kapil
'The impression I get after seeing him leading the side is that here you have a captain from the 1950s, '60s or the '70s' says Kapil of Dravid © AFP Kapil Dev, the former allrounder…
'One of the best days I've ever had' – Warne
Almost everything Shane Warne touched at the MCG turned to farewell gold, but he didn't quite fulfil his plan to dismiss Andrew Strauss for his 700th wicket. Glenn McGrath asked Warne early in his spell…
Kasprowicz struck down with abdominal strain
Michael Kasprowicz took a wicket in his first over but broke down in his second © Getty Images Michael Kasprowicz was dealt a demoralising blow in his return to cricket on Thursday when he was…
Ireland surge into final with innings victory
ScorecardIreland raced into the Intercontinental Cup final after wrapping up a crushing innings-and-170-run win over UAE in Abu Dhabi. Trent Johnston and Boyd Rankin did the damage in the second innings, sharing seven wickets, as…
Southee's fireworks light up a dull draw
Jamie How struck an unbeaten century as Central Districts and Canterbury played out a tame draw on the final day at Napier. Canterbury had begun the day on 376 for 6, still 86 runs away…
Former Ireland president dies
Bob Kerr died while on tour watching Ireland in Jamaica © Barry Chambers Bob Kerr, the former president and chairman of the Irish CricketUnion (ICU), has died in Jamaica of a suspected heart attack.Kerr, 68,…
Moody predicts bright future for the team
Sri Lanka were outclassed by Australia and the rain but Moody predicts a bright future © AFP Tom Moody, Sri Lanka's coach, was disappointed at his team's loss to Australia in the final of the…
Dewald Nel signs for Worcestershire
Dewald Nel, the Scotland fast bowler, has signed a contract with Worcestershire for the remainder of the season after a successful trial period with the club."Dewald has impressed during the ten days with us," Steve…