SA call for venue change in Pakistan
The South African board (UCB) has formally requested that two of the fixtures on their forthcoming tour of Pakistan be moved, amid fears for the safety of the players. The venues that are deemed to…
The new World Cup format
The 2007 World Cup could have two more countries participating, making it a 16-team event. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the ICC's Cricket Committee - Management (CC-M), Malcolm Speed revealed the new format,…
Cascade Tasmanian Tigers ING Cup team announced
The Tasmanian selectors have today named the Cascade Tasmanian Tigers team to play the Queensland Bulls in their first ING Cup match of the season to be played at the Gabba on Saturday 25th October…
West Indies World Cup hosting under the microscope
Amid growing concern over the ability of the West Indies authorities to stage the 2007 World Cup, rumours are circulating that Australia might be asked to step in and host the tournament.The International Cricket Council…
Gillespie digs it in
Jason Gillespie's strategy on the third day was to push the Indian batsmen on the back foot. But he might have overdone the short stuff, especially in the first hour, and the batsmen ducked the…
Leave the domestic game alone
About the only thing that brings about more discussion and hand-wringing thaninternational cricket in Pakistan is the state of the domestic cricket.Such is the frequency of introspection, especially among ex-cricketers,administrators and journalists, that Abid Ali…
South and Central Zones prevail in dead rubbers
South Zone 211 for 7 (MSK Prasad 59, Gnaneswara 58*) beat North Zone 210 for 7 (Sodhi 53) by three wickets with one ball to spare ScorecardSouth Zone scraped past North Zone with one ball…
Melbourne tribute cancelled
The tribute service for David Hookes at the MCG on February 5 has been cancelled.Speaking from Adelaide for the Hookes family, manager Rob Zadow expressed their desire to not proceed with the service as planned.…
Ponting: 'They have got something to think about'
After winning the first one-dayer and playing a vital role in it, Ricky Ponting was pleased with the team's efforts, and that their plans worked. "The pleasing thing about it, was that we did everything…
Harris critical of poor planning and preparation
Joe Harris: 'We lack confidence and proper preparation'© Getty ImagesThe executive of the Canadian Cricket Association (CCA) will meet with the management and players of the full and Under-19 sides to discuss the dismal performances…