Yardy makes a case for permanent place
Michael Yardy: worked hard for his century in tough batting conditions© Getty ImagesOn a cold and stuttering day at The Oval, a young Sussex batsman laid down his claim for a regular spot in first-class…
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Muralitharan eases Australia tour fears
Muttiah Muralitharan: what threat? ©Getty ImagesMuttiah Muralitharan, Sri Lanka's controversial offspinner, has eased fearsthat he will withdraw from Sri Lanka's two-Test tour of Australia inJune-July this year after Australian newspapers claimed he had threatened topull…
Biography: Dan Peacock
FULL NAME: Daniel James PeacockBORN: 26 April 1975, at Reading (England)MAJOR TEAMS: Mashonaland (1998/99-1999/2000)KNOWN AS: Dan PeacockBATTING STYLE: Right Hand BatBOWLING STYLE: Right Arm Off SpinOCCUPATION: Career in financial services industry in England FIRST-CLASS DEBUT:…
England take heart from Bristol performance
Despite losing to Australia in Bristol yesterday, England can take heart from several aspects of their performance. Fielding a young, inexperienced team against the World Champions, they pushed Australia all the way, and perhaps gave…
Leeds United scouting Sunderland’s Dan Neil
Leeds United are among a number of Premier League clubs who have been scouting Sunderland starlet Dan Neil this season. What's the story? According to Football League World, Jesse Marsch's side - along with the…
Australia level series in style
Australia 9 for 211 (A Blackwell 61, Nitschke 50) beat England 170 (Edwards 44, Greenway 42) by 41 runsScorecard Ellyse Perry was in the wickets again © Getty Images Australia women ensured the one-day trophy…
Fleming: No curfew for New Zealand
Stephen Fleming says personal discipline is enough to keep New Zealand's players on track © Getty Images Stephen Fleming said he was confident New Zealand would have no behavioural issues during the World Cup, despite…
Smith ton powers South Africa to resurgent win
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Take that ... and that ... Graeme Smith takes control for South Africa © Getty Images He said he would do it. He did it. Graeme Smith led…
Shoaib offered Bollywood role
Will it be lights, camera, action for Shoaib? © Getty Images Shoaib Akhtar has not been playing a starring role in the Pakistan team recently but he has now been offered a leading part in…
Cameron included in South Australian squad
Ben Cameron, the 23-year-old batsman, has been added to the South Australian squad for the Pura Cup match against Victoria at the MCG next week. With Andy Flower still unavailable because of a broken finger,…