Shoaib Akhtar … Master Blaster
Life is never dull when Shoaib Akhtar is concerned. As a war of words between him and Shaharyar Khan, the Pakistan board chairman, rumbles on, and on the day it was announced that he had…
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Warne could have played early World Cup matches
It has been revealed that Shane Warne could have played in Australia's early matches in the 2003 World Cup, but chose instead to admit having tested positive for a banned drug.John Mendoza, the chief executive…
India sabotage Asian Test Championship?
India's refusal to participate in the Asian Test Championship was not sensational news because most vigilant cricket observers had expected as much. But delaying such a decision when the first match was only a week…
Strauss says T20 leagues must be embraced
Andrew Strauss has said England will have to make some "hard decisions" as they look to improve their white ball cricket.Suggesting that the shorter formats had always been seen as "the poor relation" of the…
Newcastle keen on Joao Palhinha
An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha... What's the talk? According to Portuguese outlet Record, the Magpies are among a number of clubs keen on sealing…
Expect some loud thunder
Will he? Won't he? It's been the question of the summer © Getty Images The final lap of a most exciting summer's cricket is set up perfectly with a packed house at Lord's expected to…
'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…
Tendulkar to play in Challenger Series
Sachin Tendulkar is ready to make his return from injury © Getty Images Sachin Tendulkar has been given the all-clear to return to action in the upcoming Challenger Series. He underwent surgery for a tennis…
Bracewell says Fleming will play
Stephen Fleming warms up in the Lord's nets, but he may not play in the opening Test there© Getty ImagesStephen Fleming, New Zealand's captain, is a doubt for next week's opening Test against England at…
Zimbabwe batting gets nil points from the European jury
The Saturday of the first Lord's Test has a little tradition attached to it that is not widely known. It is European Presidents' Day, when officials from the developing cricket countries of Europe gather at…