Impressive South Africa take title
Scorecard Alicia Smith was the star of the final with the outstanding figures of 5 for 7 © ICC With both South Africa and Pakistan already assured of places in the World Cup the final…
Craig Smith among candidates for India's support staff
Gary Kirsten and Anil Kumble arrive for the meeting in Mumbai © AFP Former South African physio Craig Smith is one of the candidates being considered to be appointed in the Indian national team's support…
Controversies made me stronger – Harbhajan
Despite the controversies, Harbhajan Singh is keen on touring Australia again © Getty Images For Australia and Harbhajan Singh, the 2008 summer will mostly be remembered for all the wrong reasons. No other personality was…
T&T maintain advantage
ScorecardTrinidad made the most of a rain-interrupted day, stretching their lead against Barbados to 411 after resuming on their overnight score of 31 for no loss at Guaracara Park.Play began half-an-hour after the scheduled 9.30…
MCC to come down hard on composite bats
MCC decide to restore balance between the bat and ball © Getty Images The MCC is keen to restore the balance between bat and ball by altering Law 6, one that pertains to bat manufacture.John…
Pressure on Sri Lanka to stay afloat
Mahela Jayawardene will need more support from his team-mates, especially the batsmen, in what is a must-win game for Sri Lanka © AFP Match factsTuesday, August 27, 2008Start time 2.30pm (local time) 0900 (GMT)Big PictureThe…
Injured Gabriel out of match, may fly home
Shannon Gabriel, West Indies' fastest bowler, is out of the Hobart Test and effectively the series after scans revealed the extent of the ankle injury he suffered on day one.The tourists' management will decide over…
No sanctions yet on Ajit Chandila, Hiken Shah
The BCCI has deferred a decision on possible sanctions on offspinner Ajit Chandila and Mumbai batsman Hiken Shah until January 5.BCCI issues notice to umpire RaufThe BCCI's disciplinary committee has issued a notice to former…
Rain sets in after Brathwaite's quick 69
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsCarlos Brathwaite struck four sixes and seven fours in his innings•Getty ImagesWest Indies' hopes of avoiding a 3-0 series result were boosted significantly on the second day in Sydney, where only 68…
India and Sri Lanka to play T20 series in February
India and Sri Lanka are set to play a three-match T20 series, prior to the Asia Cup, as both teams look ahead to the World T20.The tour begins in Pune on Feburary 9, then the…