Ashraf justifies Shoaib fine
Nasim Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, defended the board's decision to fine Shoaib Akhtar after he left the training camp in Karachi without permission."No matter who the individual is he will not…
Hampshire and Sussex smell victory
Andy Hodd goes over the top during his 123 © Getty Images 3rd dayHampshire are on course for a crucial victory after setting Worcestershire 532 for victory at Kidderminster and claiming four second-innings wickets. Shaun…
England name strong performance squad
Stuart Broad is named in the performance squad, but could still be heading back to Sri Lanka © Getty Images England have named their Performance Programme Squad (EPP), formerly the National Academy, for the first…
Shoaib Akhtar named in 16-man ODI squad
Shoaib Akhtar will be looking to make amends during the tour to India © AFP Shoaib Akhtar has been named in the Pakistan's 16-man squad for the five-match ODI series against India.Shoaib has also been…
Man of the Moment and a Vaas disappointment
. Michael Hussey scored ... again. His average is above 80 and shows no sign of dipping © Getty Images Man of the (Mo)mentMichael Hussey, who sprinted to a century in the final over, looks…
Harbhajan returns for Pakistan Tests
Murali Kartik returns to the Test side after three years while Harbhajan gets a chance after close to a year and a half © Getty Images Harbhajan Singh has been recalled to the Test squad…
Captains raise concerns over MCG pitch
Brad Hodge: "From one year to the next the wicket's always different" © Getty Images The MCG drop-in pitch used for the Pura Cup match this week has been called "average" by Brad Hodge, who…
West Indies board hits out at Bucknor dropping
Steve Bucknor has been replaced for the Perth Test by Billy Bowden © Getty Images The president of the West Indies Cricket Board has attacked the ICC's decision to remove Steve Bucknor from umpiring in…
Hussey wants players to look after Tait
Senior players must take Shaun Tait under their wing, according to Michael Hussey © Getty Images Australia's players must take Shaun Tait under their wing to make sure heavoids any recurrence of the problems leading…
'We're not scared of India' – Clark
Stuart Clark is one of the first selected in the Test team but he knows there are several names ahead of his on the one-day list © Getty Images Stuart Clark has laughed off suggestions…