Proper leadership urgently required
Brian Lara and Rahul Dravid exchange parting words - Dravid had the last laugh after a disasterous ODI series © AFP As with so much in West Indies cricket, properly assessing the recent series against…
West Indies to tour Pakistan in November
West Indies will arrive in Pakistan on November 6 to play three Tests and five one-day internationals according to the itinerary sent by the Pakistan board (PCB) to the West Indies board (WICB) for approval.Saleem…
Yuvraj likely to get a grade A contract
Having scored 1128 runs in ODIs since October 2005, Yuvraj Singh is all set to receive a grade A contract when it comes up for renewal © Getty Images Yuvraj Singh, the Indian batsman, is…
'Australians are beatable' – Shoaib
A fit-again Shoaib Akhtar looks ahead to the Champions Trophy © Getty Images Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that world champions Australia are beatable in next month's Champions Trophy as well as in…
Sami in contention against West Indies – Bari
Will Mohammad Sami seize his chance this time? © Getty Images Mohammad Sami, the Pakistan fast bowler, stands a chance of regaining his place in the Pakistan squad for the home series against the West…
Ponting better prepared for Ashes – Taylor
'There's no doubt the game got away from Australia at various times ... We didn't seem to have many plans as to how to rein it back in' - Mark Taylor on the 2005 Ashes…
A new season dawns for young hopefuls
Punjab will rely on Gagandeep Singh, nicknamed the 'bowling machine' © Getty Images PunjabThe Punjab team and its players share a similar story: getting close to the summit and somehow letting their chance slip away.…
Outstanding Ponting leads again
Farewell men: Damien Martyn, Justin Langer, Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne © Getty Images 9.5Ricky PontingPonting had most to lose from the series but he turned it into the defining moment of his three-year reign.…
Gilchrist backs Hayden for World Cup
Matthew Hayden, who scored 117, felt he played well against New Zealand after his two early reprieves © Getty Images Adam Gilchrist believes Matthew Hayden is the right man to partner him at the top…
Tendulkar out and Pathan doubtful for final ODI
Sachin Tendulkar will miss India's final ODI before the World Cup © AFP Sachin Tendulkar will not take part in the final one-dayer against Sri Lanka at Vishakapatnam because of a stiff back, the Indian…