Chanaka Welegedara and Rangana Herath shared nine wickets as Sri Lanka claimed a 170-run lead over South Africa at Kingsmead.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Duo save Australia blushes
Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey saved Australia from total collapse on day three of the first Test against India at the MCG.
PCB - Whatmore a 'frontrunner'
A senior official of the Pakistan Cricket Board said that Dav Whatmore is a frontrunner to be appointed as national coach.
Cowan calls for consistency
Australia opener Ed Cowan has called for consistency from the International Cricket Council over its use of the DRS system.
Sangakkara makes Proteas pay
Kumar Sangakkara struck his first Test century in South Africa to put Sri Lanka in total control of the second Test.
Sehwag - It's in the balance
Virender Sehwag is confident India can chase down any score below 300 to win the first Test against Australia at the MCG.
Australia pegged back at MCG
Debutant Ed Cowan top-scored with 68 as Australia ended a see-saw first day of the series opener against India on 277-6.
Australia rule the roost
Australia's pace attack led the way as India slumped to a crushing 122-run defeat in the first Test at the MCG.
Samaraweera leads fightback
Thilan Samaraweera led the way as Sri Lanka fought back from a shaky start on the first day of the second Test against South Africa.
Tendulkar falls short again
India are just about on top after the second day of the first Test against Australia despite losing Sachin Tendulkar before the close.
Ashwin hails Tendulkar
Ravichandran Ashwin praised Sachin Tendulkar's innings against Australia as India laid a solid platform at the MCC.
Australia v India - 1st Test, Day 4
Highlights from the MCG as the first Test reached it's conclusion on day four.
Dhoni - We flopped
Mahendra Singh Dhoni lamented another batting no-show from his high-profile top-order as Australia drew first blood at the MCG.
Clarke - Hard but fair
Skipper Michael Clarke insists Australia will play hard but within the rules in their four-Test series against India.
Duo recalled by Pakistan
Umar Akmal and Wahab Riaz have been recalled by Pakistan for the upcoming Test series against England.
Sri Lanka seal famous win
Sri Lanka recorded their first ever Test victory on South African soil after a comprehensive 208-run victory at Kingsmead.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Taufeeq ton drives Pakistan
Taufeeq Umar hit 130 as Pakistan edged towards first-innings parity on day three of the second Test against Bangladesh.
Pakistan close in on victory
A six-wicket haul from Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan could not stop Pakistan from moving to the brink of victory in the second Test.
Ponting not a cert to start
Ricky Ponting's slump in form means he is no longer guaranteed a starting place in the Australia Test side, coach Mickey Arthur has warned.
McGrath sees India weakness
Glenn McGrath says India's bowling attack may be too weak to claim a first-ever Test series win in Australia.
Sri Lanka call-up pace duo
Sri Lanka have called up uncapped paceman Kanishka Alvitigala and Dhammika Prasad ahead of the second Test against South Africa.
Teams set for T20 qualifiers
The International Cricket Council have revealed the qualifying format for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka next autumn.
Australia pair in fitness fight
Australia will give all-rounder Shane Watson and opener Shaun Marsh time to prove they are fit to face India in the first Test on Boxing Day.
Australia turn to Cowan
Opener Ed Cowan is set to debut with Australia forced into changes for the first Test with India which starts on Boxing Day at the MCG.
Monday, 19 December 2011
Mirpur Test evenly poised
Pakistan finished day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on 87-1 in reply to the home side's 338.
India getting in the swing
India have brought a throw-down specialist to Australia to help Sachin Tendulkar prepare for the Test series.
Hussey focused on India
Australia batsman Michael Hussey has played down concerns over his form heading into the Test series with India.
Pakistan stick with Mohsin
Mohsin Khan will continue as interim coach for the upcoming Test and one-day series against England, the PCB confirmed.
Kent capture Harmison
Kent have signed former Durham all-rounder Ben Harmison after he was released from the north east county.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
PCB reject T20 offers
The PCB have denied a host of national team players the opportunity to compete in a Bangladesh 50-over league.
Bangladesh agree Pakistan tour
Bangladesh are set to be the first team for more than three years to tour Pakistan, BCB president Mustafa Kamal has announced.
Mirpur Test evenly poised
Pakistan finished day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on 87-1 in reply to the home side's 338.
Hosts hold big advantage
South Africa finished the second day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Centurion on 389-9, giving them a 209-run lead.
Smith singles out Philander
Graeme Smith reserved praise for Vernon Philander after his 10-wicket match haul helped South Africa to victory over Sri Lanka.
Chappell to help Aussies
Former India coach Greg Chappell has been brought in to help Australia prepare for the Boxing Day Test.
Bangladesh battle back
Shahriar Nafees and Shakib Al Hasan led Bangladesh's recovery on the opening day of the second Test .
Friday, 16 December 2011
Proteas pummel Sri Lanka
South Africa closed the opening day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on 90-1 after bowling out Sri Lanka for 180.
White: Warne still has fear factor
Melbourne Stars skipper Cameron White believes Shane Warne can still be an intimidating force in the Big Bash League.
Taylor to skipper Lions
England have named James Taylor as the captain of a 16-man Lions squad that will tour Bangladesh next month.
MCC role for Brewer
Derek Brewer has been appointed as the MCC's new chief executive, succeeding Australian Keith Bradshaw.
Dizzy: Tykes are good enough
New Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is eager to get started in his new job after arriving at Headingley.
Tomlinson commits to Hampshire
Hampshire seamer James Tomlinson has signed a new two-year deal with the county.
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Dravid eyes day-night Tests
India batsman Rahul Dravid believes the introduction of day-night Tests could revive interest in the five-day game.
Coughtrie commits to Gloucs
Wicketkeeper-batsman Richard Coughtrie has signed an extended contract with Gloucestershire.
Proteas pummel Sri Lanka
South Africa closed the opening day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on 90-1 after bowling out Sri Lanka for 180.
Yardy extends Sussex stay
Sussex captain Michael Yardy has signed a two-year contract extension with the county.
Bollinger eyes Australia recall
Doug Bollinger hopes Australia's struggles with the ball will help him reclaim a place back in the Test team to face India.
Trott signs new Bears deal
England batsman Jonathan Trott has signed a new three-year deal with Warwickshire.
Philander joins Somerset
Somerset have signed Vernon Philander as their overseas player for the start of the 2012 season.
Tough task for Bangladesh
Stuart Law admits it will be "difficult" for his Bangladesh side to turn their form around in the second Test against Pakistan.
Smith looks for consistency
Graeme Smith is looking for South Africa to regain their ruthless streak in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
Harbhajan wary of Ponting
India spinner Harbhajan Singh has dismissed claims that Australia batsman Ricky Ponting is finished as a Test player.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Hughes out of Big Bash
Phil Hughes has pulled out of the Big Bash as he attempts to end a poor run of form that has put his Australia Test spot in doubt.
Foxes return for Smith
Former Leicestershire batsman Ben Smith has rejoined the county from Worcestershire as their batting coach.
Aussies off to batting camp
Cricket Australia will be sending their top batsmen to a special camp to try and find some form ahead of their first Test with India on Boxing Day.
Paine requires more surgery
Australia have suffered another injury setback with wicketkeeper Tim Paine set to be out of action until March due to a finger injury.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Mushtaq relishing spin battle
Mushtaq Ahmed believes the battle between Graeme Swann and Saeed Ajmal will go a long way to deciding who comes out on top in UAE.
Warne hopeful on hand injury
Shane Warne claims he has a "95% chance" of lining up for the Melbourne Stars in their opening Big Bash League match on Saturday.
Arthur puts faith in Ponting
Australia coach Mickey Arthur insists Ricky Ponting still has a big role to play during the upcoming Test series against India.
Johnson calm about future
Mitchell Johnson insists there are positives to take from being ruled out for up to six months after undergoing foot surgery.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Onions provides England cover
Graham Onions will travel to the UAE for England's Test series against Pakistan as fast-bowling cover.
Pakistan pile on the runs
Mohammad Hafeez struck a century and Younus Khan closed in on his as Pakistan enjoyed another day of dominance against Bangladesh.
Taylor - We showed heart
Ross Taylor praised his team's fighting spirit after New Zealand claimed their first Test win on Australian soil for 26 years.
Tiwary is Manoj of the moment
Manoj Tiwary's maiden ODI century helped India complete a 4-1 series win over West Indies with a 34-run success in Chennai.
Sri Lanka suffer Pradeep blow
Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan Pradeep has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after tearing his right hamstring.
Misbah hails team effort
Misbah-ul-Haq showered his players with praise after they began the two-Test series with an innings victory over Bangladesh.
Clarke rues inconsistency
Michael Clarke slammed another "poor performance" from his batsmen after Australia crashed to a series-levelling defeat to New Zealand.
Warne feels the burn
Shane Warne could miss Melbourne Stars' Big Bash opener after burning his bowling hand in what reports claim is a cooking accident.
Younus puts Pakistan close
Younus Khan registered his third Test match double hundred as Pakistan closed in on a crushing victory over Bangladesh at Chittagong.
Chase is on for Australia
Australia reached stumps on 72-0 in pursuit of the 241 victory target set by New Zealand on day three of the second Test at Hobart.
Hughes to join Worcestershire
Australia opener Phil Hughes will play for Worcestershire during the second half of the 2012 county season.
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Pattinson routs New Zealand
James Pattinson was again the star of the show as Australia bowled out New Zealand for a paltry 150 in Hobart.
Miller - Sussex move helped Monty
England national selector Geoff Miller believes Monty Panesar is a changed man since his move south to Sussex.
Black Caps hit back in Hobart
New Zealand launched a stunning fightback to edge ahead on day two of the second Test against Australia at Hobart's Blundstone Arena.
Pakistan dominate in Chittagong
Pakistan dominated the opening day of their Test series in Bangladesh, bowling out their hosts for 135 before reaching 132-0 in reply.
Friday, 9 December 2011
India to do without Aaron
Fast bowler Varun Aaron has been ruled out of India's upcoming Test tour of Australia due to a back injuy.
Derbyshire turn to Madsen
Derbyshire have appointed Wayne Madsen as their new captain following the retirement of Luke Sutton.
England plump for Panesar
England have named Monty Panesar as their second spinner for the forthcoming three-Test series against Pakistan.
Pakistan dominate in Chittagong
Pakistan dominated the opening day of their Test series in Bangladesh, bowling out their hosts for 135 before reaching 132-0 in reply.
Panesar pushing for recall
England are set to go with a strengthened spin attack to play Pakistan in the unfamiliar climes of the United Arab Emirates.
Pattinson routs New Zealand
James Pattinson was again the star of the show as Australia bowled out New Zealand for a paltry 150 in Hobart.
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Sutton announces retirement
Derbyshire captain Luke Sutton has announced his retirement with immediate effect.
Greig to speak at Lord's
Former England captain Tony Greig will next year deliver the 12th MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture.
Waugh warns Cummins over IPL
Steve Waugh has warned young Australia pace bowler Pat Cummins against overtaxing his body by playing in the Indian Premier League.
Bangladesh recall Ashraful
Mohammad Ashraful has been recalled by Bangladesh for the two-Test series against Pakistan.
As you were for Australia
Australia have retained the same line-up for the second Test against New Zealand in Hobart.
Bravo out of fourth ODI
The West Indies will be without Darren Bravo for Thursday's fourth ODI against India at Indore.
Taylor calls for discipline
Skipper Ross Taylor issued a rallying call to his New Zealand side ahead of Friday's second Test against Australia in Hobart.
Cummins defends injections
Pat Cummins claims the decision to take pain-killing injections on his Australia Test debut did not cause further damage to his foot.
Sehwag sets one-day record
Virender Sehwag smashed 219 against West Indies - a new record ODI score - as India clinched the series with a 153-run win.
New deals for Surrey pair
Surrey have tied rising stars Matthew Dunn and Zafar Ansari to new contracts.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Cummins blow for Australia
Australia's Pat Cummins is expected to be out of action until at least mid-January with a heel injury.
Pakistan seal clean sweep
Pakistan edged a low-scoring contest to wrap-up a 3-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Gilchrist fears for Australia
Adam Gilchrist fears Australia's new-look side is in danger of suffering a first Test series defeat on home soil to India.
Sehwag laments batting no-show
Virender Sehwag admits the India top-order need to start firing after West Indies claimed a surprise 16-run victory in the third ODI.
Kohli charged with dissent
Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the third ODI against West Indies.
Mithun heading Down Under
India have named Abhimanyu Mithun to replace the injured Praveen Kumar for the upcoming four-Test series in Australia.
Monday, 5 December 2011
Gooch quits Essex role
Graham Gooch is stepping down as first-team batting coach for Essex to focus on his role with the England team.
Rampaul bowls Windies to win
Ravi Rampaul claimed 4-57 as West Indies won the third one-day international against India in Ahmedabad on Monday.
Katich avoids suspension
Australia batsman Simon Katich has avoided suspension after pleading guilty to a public outburst against team-mate Michael Clarke.
Australia call-up Christian
Australia have named uncapped all-rounder Dan Christian in their squad for the second Test against New Zealand.
Lancashire confirm Chapple
County champions Lancashire have confirmed Glen Chapple will continue as captain next season.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Clarke reflects on 'nice start'
Michael Clarke was left to reflect on a "nice start to the summer" after Australia sped to a nine-wicket victory over New Zealand.
Clarke puts Aussies on top
A century from skipper Michael Clarke helped put Australia firmly in control on the third day of the first Test with New Zealand.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Kohli stars in India win
India chased down 270 to beat West Indies by five wickets in the second one-dayer, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Pakistan wrap up ODI series
Pakistan sealed victory in the three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh with a 76-run victory in Dhaka.
Ponting steadies Australia
Ricky Ponting's half-century guided Australia to 154-3 in reply to New Zealand's 295 on day two at the Gabba.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Colly retains England hope
Paul Collingwood hopes successful domestic stints in Australia and India can help him force his way back into England's limited-overs side.
Taylor makes Notts switch
Nottinghamshire have finally completed the signing England prospect James Taylor from Leicestershire.
Surrey confirm Kartik deal
Veteran left-arm spinner Murali Kartik has agreed to join Surrey for the 2012 season.
Bresnan relishing Test return
England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has no fears for the future of Test cricket and is looking forward to facing Pakistan.
Stewart sees England domination
Former captain Alec Stewart believes England's current crop of stars can dominate Test cricket for the next decade and beyond.
Vettori leads Kiwi fightback
New Zealand duo Daniel Vettori and Dean Brownlie held up Australia's bowlers on the opening day of the first Test.
Bresnan won't be elbowed out
Tim Bresnan is expected to be fit for England's Test series against Pakistan despite undergoing elbow surgery.
Johnson starts long rehab
Cricket Australia confirmed Mitchell Johnson has undergone toe surgery and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
MacGill gives it another Bash
Stuart MacGill is the latest former Australia international to come out of retirement to play in the Big Bash T20 competition.
Afridi too much for Tigers
Shahid Afridi's heroics led Pakistan to their 20th straight ODI win over Bangladesh in the series opener in Dhaka.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Trip into unknown at Gabba
Australia have a new-look bowling attack for the start of Mickey Arthur's reign as coach against New Zealand in Brisbane on Thursday.
Kumar out of Australia Tests
Praveen Kumar will miss the Test leg tour of India's tour of Australia after a scan revealed he has a fractured rib.
Chopra commits to Bears
Warwickshire batsman Varun Chopra has been rewarded for a stellar 2011 season with a two-year extension to his current deal.
Maynard extends Surrey stay
Surrey batsman Tom Maynard has signed a one-year contract extension committing him to the county until the end of the 2014 season.
Prior voices Test concerns
Matt Prior has concerns for the future of Test cricket, but insists it still remains the leading form of the game amongst most players.
Vettori leads Kiwi fightback
New Zealand duo Daniel Vettori and Dean Brownlie held up Australia's bowlers on the opening day of the first Test.
Patel pulls out
Samit Patel has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League auction to focus on making England's Test side.
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