Australia retain the Ashes with a convincing win in Perth
Australia have retained the Ashes, beating England by an innings and 48 runs at the WACA in Perth to go three-nil up in the series. There were moments of resistance on the third day when…
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'I wish I had called him back' – Collingwood
Ryan Sidebottom collides with Grant Elliott during a fiery encounter at The Oval © Getty Images There is life in the old dog yet. Twenty20 was supposed to act as the poison to kill off…
World champions look to avoid underdogs' bite
Some locals watch the Australians prepare for the first Test, but there is less hype for this series than the great battles of yesteryear © Getty Images Thirteen years ago an Australian adventure in the…
Dragons back on top after Outlaws are reined in
Glamorgan Dragons breathed new fire into their Norwich Union title aspirations with a five-wicket win over Nottinghamshire Outlaws. It puts them back on top of Division One, just two points ahead of Worcestershire Royals. Set…
Lucky losers aim for outright win
Cricket may not be suffering from one-day fatigue, but a surfeit of the 50-over game signed the death warrant of the Benson and Hedges Cup. The competition bows out in its 31st year this season,…
Middle order poses a problem for selectors
Belatedly, the newly appointed five-man selection committee will select thenational pool for the forthcoming one-day triangular and Test series againstIndia this week. With the Interim Committee declaring that they wantselection to be policy based, we…
Matabeleland report
With the tour by the Australians postponed, the ZCU moved the fixture against Mashonaland A from the weekend of 29 March to 1 April to that of 19 to 23 April, and Manicaland requested a…
Chicken Pox rules out Robin Smith for NUL Tour
Hampshire embark on a three match Norwich Union League journey without their captain Robin Smith. Smith has been laid low with chicken pox, and is recuperating at home. He is not sure whether he will…
Wellington shake off chokers tag to claim first Trophy in 11 years
Wellington acquired history today and rid themselves of history when, on their captain's birthday, in vindication of their coach and in renewed revelation of their unity of purpose, they took first innings points from Northern…
Slippery ball puzzle for Australians
Frustrated as much by a slippery ball as a doughty Afghanistan during their 66-run victory, Australia's bowlers must find ways of keeping dry in the damp night-time air before they face a far more accomplished…