Aug 5, 2011

Steyn: England best in the world


South African pacer Dale Steyn says England do not require the number one Test team tag to earn the cricket world's respect.


India hope for Sehwag to shine


A beleaguered India will expect Virender Sehwag to fire on all cylinders against Northamptonshire in a practice match starting today.


Clarke endorses Lyon call-up


Australia captain Michael Clarke has endorsed the selection of the little-known Redbacks' off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the tour of Sri Lanka.


Swann fit for Edgbaston Test


Graeme Swann has declared himself fit for England's third Test against India at Edgbaston.


Pathan: Players mustn’t hide injuries


Having been part of the Indian dressing room way back in May 2009, a fully-fit Irfan Pathan is working hard to earn his place back.


Lord Woolf to chair ICC's review


The International Cricket Council have announced that Lord Woolf will chair the independent review into their governance of world cricket.


Zimbabwe take command in Harare


Zimbabwe made an impressive return to Test cricket as their top order made Bangladesh's bowlers toil in Harare


Australia braced for rough ride


Australia captain Michael Clarke admits it could take time for Australia to re-establish themselves as a force in Test cricket ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka.


Flintoff thumbs-up for Strauss' men


Andrew Flintoff has ranked the current English side under Andrew Strauss above the Michael Vaughan-led team that won the Ashes back after 16 years in 2005.


India confident of bouncing back


Despite trailing 2-0 and with their world number one Test ranking at stake, India are quietly confident of turning the tables on a rampant England.


PCB keen on disciplined team


Pakistan's new manager Naveed Akram Cheema has been asked by the PCB to maintain discipline would be his top most responsibility during the tour of Zimbabwe.


Gavaskar: Captain must perform


MS Dhoni will need to play well in order to keep the respect that he commands from his teammates intact, feels former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.


ZC unhappy with Taibu comments


Zimbabwe Cricket have expressed their concern over Tatenda Taibu's comments regarding the country's readiness to return to Test cricket.


PCB stays mute on Afridi interview


The Pakistan Cricket Board has refrained from making any comment on the recent interview of Shahid Afridi in which he again criticized the Board's functioning.


England confirm Windies T20 games


England today confirmed they are to play two NatWest Twenty20 internationals against West Indies at The Oval at the end of this summer.


Liga de Quito held in Venezuela


Ecuador's Liga de Quito hold the upper hand in the Copa Sudamericana first round tie after coming away from Yaracuyanos in Venezuela with a 1-1 draw.


Steyn: England best in the world


South African pacer Dale Steyn says England do not require the number one Test team tag to earn the cricket world's respect.


Top seeds dominate in Carlsbad


The Mercury Insurance Open continues to stick close to the form book as the top seeds dominated in the third round.


MLB: Yankees sweep White Sox


The New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 7-2 win and moved into a tie with the Boston Red Sox at the top of the American League East.


Monfils advances at Legg Mason


Top seed Gael Monfils recorded a pair of wins to go through to the quarter-finals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington.


Wilkshire to step up for Socceroos


Australia international Luke Wilkshire is determined to use his experience of past World Cups to guide the Socceroos to Brazil 2014.


Clarke slumps to joint last place


Open champion Darren Clarke came back down to earth with a bump in the opening round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron.


Rugby: Wilkinson ready to bid farewell


Jonny Wilkinson could be making his final appearance for England at Twickenham in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up international against Wales.


Gameiro anticipating season opener


Paris Saint-Germain striker Kevin Gameiro is relishing the chance to face off against his former FC Lorient teammates in the Ligue 1 opener.


Roddick pulls out of Montreal Masters


Andy Roddick has pulled out of next week's Montreal Masters, casting further doubt over his fitness ahead of September's US Open.


Liverpool eye Lucas for Lucas


Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the progress of Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia as a future replacement for Lucas Leiva.


India hope for Sehwag to shine


A beleaguered India will expect Virender Sehwag to fire on all cylinders against Northamptonshire in a practice match starting today.


Bull ring to stage Spain Davis Cup tie


Spain will stage their Davis Cup semi-final showdown with France in a bull ring in Cordoba.


Clarke endorses Lyon call-up


Australia captain Michael Clarke has endorsed the selection of the little-known Redbacks' off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the tour of Sri Lanka.


Marotta: Juventus spending not over


Juventus director Giuseppe Marotta has issued a warning to the club's Serie A rivals by revealing he expects more players to arrive before the start of the season.


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