India set their sights on China
The BCCI are to send coaches from their national academy in Bangalore to China in a bid to boost awareness of the sport.For decades, cricket was banned in China by the communists owing to its…
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Pakistan board slams Inzamam for World Cup loss
'As a player he [Inzamam] was world-class but his attitude was haughty during and before the tournament' © AFP A commission set up by the Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed Inzamam-ul-Haq, the former captain, for…
Injury won't keep me out of World Cup, says Kartik
Murali Kartik: on his way back from a shoulder surgery © Getty Images Murali Kartik has said that his shoulder injury won't keep him from being part of the Indian team at the 2007 World…
Scotland keen to sign Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya may well be spending next summer in Scotland© Getty ImagesThe Scottish Saltires are hoping to sign Sanath Jayasuriya, the former Sri Lankan captain, as an overseas player for 2005 - their third season…
Bevan passed fit for Sri Lanka
Michael Bevan has declared himself fit enough to take part in this month's one-day tour of Sri Lanka.Bevan had seemed unlikely to tour after aggravating a cracked rib while batting in the VB Series against…
NSW secures final spot
SYDNEY, Feb 16 AAP - NSW earned a crack at a third straight ING Cup cricket title today, snatching a final berth with a comfortable win over South Australia in the last regular season match…
Atherton's century sounds Ashes warning
Mike Atherton hit a superb unbeaten century to put Lancashire in a strong position after the first day of their Championship match against Essex at Old Trafford.Atherton batted all day to reach 125, and with…
Celtic had lucky escape over Oliver Burke
Celtic have seen plenty of players join the Parkhead club on loan deals over the past few years to see if they can help the team in whatever way they can on the pitch. As…
East clinch victory despite Dravid ton
Scorecard Rahul Dravid's run-a-ball 139 wasn't enough as South Zone fell short by 23 runs © AFP Rahul Dravid took South Zone close to their target of 275 with a fluent 138-ball 139, despite suffering…
Maninder Singh hospitalised
Maninder Singh has been admitted to hospital © Getty Images Maninder Singh, the former Indian left-arm spinner, has been admitted to a hospital in Delhi with injuries to both his hands.Doctors at the hospital have…