Bichel to return to Essex
Andy Bichel has re-joined Essex for 2007 © Getty Images Essex have announced that Andy Bichel, the former Australian Test bowler, will rejoin the county for the second half of the 2007 season.Bichel, 36, who…
Lee in doubt for World Cup
Brett Lee has lost his bounce after hurting his ankle in training © Getty Images Brett Lee believes he has only a 50-50 chance of playing at the World Cup despite the news that he…
Australia slump to 10-wicket defeat
Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentaryHow they were out Stephen Fleming's 70 not out made sure of a big win © Getty Images Shane Bond's love of hurting Australia pushed New Zealand to their third win in…
Williams eases Zimbabwe to victory
Scorecard Sean Williams comes on to the front foot to drive during his 72 © Getty Images Zimbabwe recovered from the loss of two early wickets to ensure there was no slip-up against Bermuda, as…
Ireland can push Bangladesh – Ponting
The Irish batsmen were no match for Australia's precision fast bowling © Getty Images It was over in 42.4 overs, quarter of an hour before the scheduled lunch break, and Michael Hussey's hefty hit into…
Hayden owes Ponting for World Cup dominance
Free swinging: Matthew Hayden gets ready for the semi-final against his favourite opponent © Getty Images Matthew Hayden says self-belief and the support of Ricky Ponting have been the keys to his remarkable World Cup…
Shoaib available for Afro-Asia Cup
Shoaib: 'The series [Afro-Asia Cup] is a good platform for me to make a strong comeback' © AFP Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistan fast bowler, is available for the Afro-Asia Cup to be held in Bangalore…
Sri Lankan officials at odds over Abu Dhabi series
'I have never heard of a cricket match being played in 45 degrees Celsius anywherein the world' - Ashantha De Mel © Getty Images Sri Lanka's senior cricket officials were at odds Friday over the…
Matthew Maynard set for Glamorgan return
The BBC has reported that Matthew Maynard is set to return to Glamorgan as their new director of cricket.The appointment, which will start in 2008, has yet to be ratified by the Glamorgan board but…
Indians on top after Sussex stumble
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out VVS Laxman batted for nearly three hours for his 95 as the Indians put up a solid total© AFP The Indians ended the second day of their warm-up…