West Indies captain Darren Sammy felt the dramatic finish to the third Test against India was a "great end" to the series.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Surgery setback for Johnson
Mitchell Johnson could be sidelined for five months after the paceman was advised he requires surgery on a toe injury.
No room for Singh
India have left out spinner Harbhajan Singh but recalled seamer Praveen Kumar for their four-test series in Australia.
Flower wins top award
England cricket coach Andy Flower was named coach of the year at the UK Coaching Awards in London.
Hughes eyes Warner stand
Phil Hughes is looking forward to opening the batting with David Warner for Australia against New Zealand.
Arthur calls for patience
Mickey Arthur says Australia can once again become the top cricketing nation in the world, but has warned that it will take time
India edge out Windies
Last man Umesh Yadav hit the winning runs as India sneaked home by one wicket in the first ODI against West Indies.
Praveen out of opener
India seamer Praveen Kumar has been ruled out of the first ODI against West Indies in Cuttack on Tuesday.
Early start for 2012 season
The first round of LV County Championship fixtures next year will be the earliest ever, with seven matches beginning on April 5.
Pakistan draw first blood
Pakistan crushed Bangladesh by 50 runs to get their tour under way in style in the sole Twenty20 clash in Mirpur.
Clarke backing rookies
Australia captain Michael Clarke insists his new-look side have the potential to beat New Zealand.
New deal for Simpson
Middlesex wicketkeeper John Simpson has committed himself to the club until the end of the 2015 season.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Sri Lanka add Samaraweera
Batsman Thilan Samaraweera has been drafted into Sri Lanka's Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Anderson - We like a challenge
James Anderson predicts the Test series in the UAE against Pakistan will be a stern examination for England.
Aussies go for youth
Australia have named four uncapped players in a youthful squad for the first Test with New Zealand.
Khalil ready for return
Mohammad Khalil is "excited" about his recall to the Pakistan side as he prepares for his first international cricket in six years.
Friday, 25 November 2011
Sri Lanka put faith in Mendis
Sri Lanka have preferred Ajantha Mendis to Suraj Randiv in their 16-man Test squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa.
Injury blows for Australia
Australia have confirmed five players have been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand.
Ashraful dropped by Tigers
Bangladesh have axed Mohammad Ashraful from their limited-overs squad for the home series against Pakistan.
Strauss expects 'stern challenges'
England Test captain Andrew Strauss knows that staying on top will be just as tough, if not tougher, than getting there.
Duo see appeals dismissed
Disgraced Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir had appeals against their prison sentences dismissed.
New sponsorship deal for ECB
Investec have become the new title sponsor of England's home Tests for the next 10 years.
Tremlett back in training
Chris Tremlett has returned to training after more than three months on the sidelines with a back injury.
Two new deals for Marshall
Hamish Marshall has signed a new contract with Gloucestershire despite the uncertainty around their ground redevelopment.
Ponting eager for more
Former skipper Ricky Ponting has returned to Australia declaring his intention to play on with the national side.
Ponting: I've still got it
Ricky Ponting has responded to calls for his retirement by insisting that he is still good enough to win games for Australia.
Akmal guides Pakistan home
Pakistan clinched a 4-1 series triumph over Sri Lanka with a three-wicket win in the fifth and final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi.
Morgan calls for reforms
David Morgan has told the ECB to bring back 50-over cricket and the reduction in the number of County Championship games.
New start for wicketkeeper
Leicestershire have announced that wicketkeeper Tom New will be leaving the county at the end of November.
Dhoni rested for one-dayers
Indian captain MS Dhoni has been rested for the five-match one-day series against the West Indies.
Tendulkar misses out on ton
Sachin Tendulkar fell just six runs short of his 100th international century in the third Test against West Indies.
Pakistan call for Khalil
Left-arm paceman Mohammad Khalil has been chosen to replace Junaid Khan for Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka lose again
Sri Lanka head home with just one win to show for their nine-match tour of the UAE after Pakistan's five-wicket win in Friday's one-off T20I.
In-form Bravo blasts ton
In-form Darren Bravo hit another century to help put West Indies firmly in control of the third Test against India in Mumbai.
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Strauss expects 'stern challenges'
England Test captain Andrew Strauss knows that staying on top will be just as tough, if not tougher, than getting there.
In-form Bravo blasts ton
In-form Darren Bravo hit another century to help put West Indies firmly in control of the third Test against India in Mumbai.
New sponsorship deal for ECB
Investec have become the new title sponsor of England's home Tests for the next 10 years.
West Indies batsmen cash in
West Indies made a promising start to the third and final Test against India in Mumbai, closing the opening day on 267-2.
Tremlett back in training
Chris Tremlett has returned to training after more than three months on the sidelines with a back injury.
Pakistan call for Khalil
Left-arm paceman Mohammad Khalil has been chosen to replace Junaid Khan for Pakistan's tour of Bangladesh.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Akmal guides Pakistan home
Pakistan clinched a 4-1 series triumph over Sri Lanka with a three-wicket win in the fifth and final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi.
Morgan calls for reforms
David Morgan has told the ECB to bring back 50-over cricket and the reduction in the number of County Championship games.
Duo see appeals dismissed
Disgraced Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir have seen appeals against their prison sentences dismissed.
Sri Lanka put faith in Mendis
Sri Lanka have preferred Ajantha Mendis to Suraj Randiv in their 16-man Test squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa.
Australia turn to Arthur
South African Mickey Arthur has been appointed as Australia's first foreign coach.
Lorgat to stand down
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat has confirmed he will stand down when his term of office expires.
Kent pick up Powell
Kent have strengthened their batting options by signing former Glamorgan batsman Michael Powell on a two-year contract.
New start for wicketkeeper
Leicestershire have announced that wicketkeeper Tom New will be leaving the county at the end of November.
Jayawardene heading home
Mahela Jayawardene has returned home from Sri Lanka's tour of the Middle East due to a knee injury.
West Indies batsmen cash in
West Indies made a promising start to the third and final Test against India in Mumbai, closing the opening day on 267-2.
Ponting eager for more
Former skipper Ricky Ponting has returned to Australia declaring his intention to play on with the national side.
In-form Bravo blasts ton
In-form Darren Bravo hit another century to help put West Indies firmly in control of the third Test against India in Mumbai.
Casson's career cut short
Former Australia spin bowler Beau Casson has retired from all forms of cricket due a heart condition.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Edwards eyes reform
New Cricket Australia chairman Wally Edwards is prioritising revamping the organisation's structure.
Proteas primed for big lead
Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers combined to put South Africa in complete charge of the second Test against Australia.
D'Oliveira dies aged 80
South Africa-born former England all-rounder Basil d'Oliveira has died at the age of 80, Cricket South Africa have confirmed.
Proteas collapse in Jo'burg
Jacques Kallis passed 12,000 Test runs before South Africa folded to 266 all out on day one against Australia in Johannesburg.
Openers edge Australia ahead
Australia were left to rue another spectacular batting collapse on day two of their must-win second Test against South Africa.
May hits back at Condon
Federation of International Cricketers Associations chief Tim May has challenged Lord Condon to prove his claims that corruption was once rife.
Van Jaarsveld in Foxes U-turn
Martin van Jaarsveld has retired from county cricket and will not be joining Leicestershire for the 2012 season.
Dilshan refusing to quit
Under-fire Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan wants to lead another tour before deciding on his future.
Pakistan claim series lead
Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat both struck half-centuries to help Pakistan into a 2-1 lead in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Taylor close to final squad
New Zealand captain Ross Taylor says the selection of his side is "90%" complete ahead of next month's two-Test tour of Australia.
Afridi stars in Pakistan win
Pakistan moved into an unassailable 3-1 lead in the one-day series against Sri Lanka with a 26-run victory in Sharjah.
Chanderpaul faces fitness race
West Indies' Shivnarine Chanderpaul is battling to recover from a calf injury ahead of the third and final Test against India.
'Brave' Dolly
Damian D'Oliveira has led the tributes to his father Basil, who has died in England at the age of 80.
Clarke 'proud' of Australia
Skipper Michael Clarke admitted he "couldn't be happier" after Australia drew the Test series with South Africa.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Morris's Twitter 'nightmare'
England chief Hugh Morris has voiced his concerns over the use of Twitter by players.
Bravo, Dernbach join Big Bash
The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indies star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo ahead of the Twenty20 Big Bash.
India clinch series win
India bowled West Indies out for 463 second time around to clinch victory in the second Test by an innings and 15 runs, and with it the series.
Gloucs duo sign deals
Gloucestershire youngsters Chris Dent and Jack Taylor have signed contract extensions with the county.
Bairstow relishing EPP trip
Jonny Bairstow cannot wait for his next visit to India despite England's 5-0 ODI defeat there.
Black Caps call for Boult
Young fast bowler Trent Boult has been named in New Zealand's 13-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia.
Graves - We want results
Chairman Colin Graves expects Jason Gillespie, Phil Jaques and Paul Farbrace to deliver success at Yorkshire.
Johnson signs for Perth
The Perth Scorchers have finalised their Twenty20 Big Bash squad with the signing of Australia international Mitchell Johnson.
Australia mull Cummins debut
Australia could hand a Test debut to teenage paceman Pat Cummins against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Harris out of second Test
Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg with a hip problem.
Condon: 'Bad' guys are back
Lord Condon believes the proliferation of Twenty20 cricket has "allowed some really bad people back into the game".
Strauss heading for India
Andrew Strauss will join up with the England Performance Programme in India to prepare for the Tests against Pakistan.
Derbyshire deal for Guptill
New Zealand opener Martin Guptill has agreed a two-month contract to play for Derbyshire again next season.
India axe falls on Yuvraj
India have dropped all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for next week's third and final Test against the West Indies in Mumbai
Proteas collapse in Jo'burg
Jacques Kallis passed 12,000 Test runs before South Africa folded to 266 all out on day one against Australia in Johannesburg.
Aussies set up anti-corruption unit
Cricket Australia have set up an anti-corruption unit to deal with the country's domestic competitions.
Dhoni - It was game of patience
India captain MS Dhoni praised the pack mentality of his bowlers after the series-clinching win over West Indies in Kolkata.
Uncapped pair in Windies squad
West Indies have included uncapped pair Jason Mohammed and Sunil Narine in a 15-man squad for the one-day series in India.
Tendulkar made to wait
Sachin Tendulkar was once again denied a 100th international century on day one of the second Test against West Indies.
Gillespie to coach Yorkshire
Jason Gillespie will be Yorkshire's new first-team coach with Phil Jaques as overseas player.
Condon: 'Bad' guys are back
Lord Condon believes the proliferation of Twenty20 cricket has "allowed some really bad people back into the game".
Graves - We want results
Chairman Colin Graves expects Jason Gillespie, Phil Jaques and Paul Farbrace to deliver success at Yorkshire.
Laxman, Dhoni make Windies toil
VVS Laxman and MS Dhoni hit tons before West Indies were reduced to 34-2 in reply to India's 631-7 declared on day two at Eden Gardens.
Aussies set up anti-corruption unit
Cricket Australia have set up an anti-corruption unit to deal with the country's domestic competitions.
Bravo, Dernbach join Big Bash
The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indies star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo ahead of the Twenty20 Big Bash.
Black Caps call for Boult
Young fast bowler Trent Boult has been named in New Zealand's 13-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia.
Australia mull Cummins debut
Australia could hand a Test debut to teenage paceman Pat Cummins against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Morris's Twitter 'nightmare'
England chief Hugh Morris has voiced his concerns over the use of Twitter by players.
Gloucs duo sign deals
Gloucestershire youngsters Chris Dent and Jack Taylor have signed contract extensions with the county.
Collingwood retains England hope
Paul Collingwood told Sky Sports News HD he has not yet given up hope of a recall to England's limited-overs squads.
Monday, 14 November 2011
Smith: Bowlers saved the day
Graeme Smith credited his bowlers with the victory after South Africa claimed a remarkable eight-wicket win against Australia.
Warner handed Test call
David Warner has been called up by Australia for the second Test against South Africa.
Mohsin stays with Pakistan
The PCB have delayed naming a new head coach and instead announced that Mohsin Khan will take charge of the tour to Bangladesh.
Clarke - We were a disgrace
Michael Clarke labelled his side's batting as "disgraceful" after they were dismissed for just 47 against South Africa.
Proteas power into series lead
Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla both struck centuries to ensure South Africa won an extraordinary first Test by eight wickets at Newlands.
Swann: It's a wake-up call
England's Graeme Swann feels the recent jail sentences handed out to three Pakistan cricketers will serve as a "massive wake-up call".
Tendulkar made to wait
Sachin Tendulkar was once again denied a 100th international century on day one of the second Test against West Indies.
Positive spin from India
India are looking for a repeat performance from their slow bowlers in the second Test against West Indies.
Sri Lanka draw level in Dubai
Sri Lanka have squared the one-day series with Pakistan after claiming a hard-fought 25-run victory in the second ODI at Dubai.
Trego off to Zimbabwe
Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego is the latest county star to sign up to play T20 cricket in Zimbabwe.
Bears sign Kiwi spinner
Warwickshire have signed New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel as their overseas player for the 2012 season.
Test Championship on hold
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat has revealed the World Test Championship will not be held until 2017.
Flower: Tests still the best
England team director Andy Flower insists the ICC must act quickly to maintain the primacy of Test cricket.
Gloucestershire reward quartet
Gloucestershire have given new contracts to four of their players, with seamer Ian Saxelby signing a new three-year deal.
Afridi return inspires Pakistan
All-rounder Shahid Afridi claimed 3-27 to help Pakistan record an eight-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.
Eagles snap up Willoughby
Former Somerset seamer Charl Willoughby has joined Essex on a two-year contract.
Foxes rebuff Taylor bid
Leicestershire have revealed that they have turned down an offer from Nottinghamshire for rising star James Taylor.
Australia crumble in Cape Town
Australia were bowled out for 47 as South Africa launched a remarkable fightback on day two of the first Test at Newlands.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Clarke's gambling call
ECB chairman Gilles Clarke has called for a complete ban on sports betting within the game.
Ashwin surprises himself
Debutant spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted his surprise after his six-wicket haul pushed India towards victory over the West Indies.
Mahmood commits to Kent
Kent have received a winter boost with news that Azhar Mahmood will return to Canterbury next year after signing a new two-year deal.
Clarke - We were a disgrace
Michael Clarke labelled his side's batting as "disgraceful" after they were dismissed for just 47 against South Africa.
India complete Test win
India completed victory over West Indies by five wickets in the first Test in Delhi.
Marsh, Bichel join panel
Rod Marsh and Andy Bichel have been appointed to Australia's national selection panel after a shake-up of cricket administration.
India unchanged for second Test
India have named an unchanged squad for the second Test match against the West Indies in Kolkata.
Clarke sparkles in the gloom
Captain Michael Clarke contributed 107 not out of Australia's 214-8 on a weather-shortened day one of the Test series in South Africa.
Dhoni pleased with comeback
Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted India were let off the hook by West Indies after they won the first Test in Delhi by five wickets.
Tendulkar passes 15,000 mark
Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to reach 15,000 Test runs as India closed in on victory in the first Test against the West Indies.
Special innings for Clarke
Michael Clarke has described his century on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa as a "special" effort.
Rudolph back for Proteas
South Africa welcome back batsman Jacques Rudolph for the first Test against Australia in Cape Town.
Warne confirms his return
Shane Warne has confirmed he will come out of retirement to play for the Melbourne Stars.
Small surplus for Gloucs
Gloucestershire's latest financial results have revealed a ?2,000 surplus for the year to September 30.
Wickets for Warne?
Sky Bet make Shane Warne 14/1 to take the most wickets in the upcoming Big Bash League.
England stars bag awards
Five England internationals are amongst this year's Denis Compton award winners.
Australia crumble in Cape Town
Australia were bowled out for 47 as South Africa launched a remarkable fightback on day two of the first Test at Newlands.
Nash inks new Sussex deal
Chris Nash has signed a new contract with Sussex that keeps him with the county until 2014.
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