Fazal Mahmood dies at 78
Fazal Mahmood: Pakistani icon © Getty Images Fazal Mahmood, one of the greatest of Pakistani cricketers, has died at his home in Lahore aged 78.Fazal, a tall medium-pacer with immaculate control and deceptive late movement,…
Selectors face tough decisions
The strike may be over, but any of the 13 cricketers who refused to play against Namibia last week will need to apply to the Kenyan board (KCA) if they want to be considered for…
Gibbs won't go to India, says his dad
Herschelle Gibbs fears no bowler, but the Indian police is another matter© Getty ImagesThe prospect of Herschelle Gibbs touring India with the South African team next month looks remote. His father, Herman Gibbs, has said…
Wavell Hinds century spurs Indian reply at Bangalore
If the West Indies yesterday had cause to be worried about their bowling, captain Carl Hooper will certainly sleep happier tonight, for the tourists' batting put on a fine show. More importantly, the top three…
Two Tests are not enough
The crowds queue up to watch the last day of the Old Trafford Test © Getty Images Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara have called on the ICC to end two-Test series, arguing that two matches…
Australia's cricketers receive death threats
Australia's cricketers have received death threats via e-mail during their Ashes tour this summer. There has been a significant police presence throughout the series and, at The Oval, security guards have remained on the pitch…
Ganguly to undergo fitness test on Friday
Sourav Ganguly will undergo a fitness test in Mumbai © Getty Images The question mark over Sourav Ganguly's participation in Challenger Trophy is likely to be resolved on Friday when John Gloster, the Indian team's…
Chanderpaul not to push for extended video replays
'Brian is very upset that he's not getting runs and he's looking for a big score,' said Chanderpaul © Getty Images Shivnarine Chanderpaul will not push for extended video replays despite a run of costly…
India romp to victory in U-19 final
India 216 for 2 (32.3 overs, Dhiman 105, Pujara 65*) beat Sri Lanka 212 (49.2 overs, Soysa 47, Piyush Chawla 5-24) by eight wicketsIndia turned in another good allround performance to beat Sri Lanka by…
Gilchrist confident of run revival
Adam Gilchrist showed some promising signs during the first Test © Getty Images Adam Gilchrist feels a return of his blockbusting form is not far away after a disappointing streak since the Super Series. Gilchrist's…