'A chance to show some character' – Lara
Brian Lara was among the batsmen who failed to negotiate the Indian attack late on the second day © AFP An expectedly downcast Brian Lara was confident that West Indies could, yet again, defy India…
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Court bans Lee's Unwired image
Unwired was banned from using advertising images of Brett Lee following a Federal Court ruling in Melbourne yesterday. Cricket Australia challenged Unwired's use of Lee to promote its wireless products, which are in competition with…
Harmison junior called up for World Cup
Ben Harmison: Bangladesh-boundBen Harmison, the younger brother of England's fast bowler Steve, has been called up for the Under-19 World Cup.Harmison, 17, is a left-hand batsman and a medium-pace bowler, and will leave for Bangladesh…
Border qualify for home Standard Bank Cup semi-final
In a remarkable and tense fourth round Standard Bank Cup clash in East London, Border became the first side to qualify for a home semi-final in beating Easterns by 16 runs.Having lost the toss on…
'The best Test match innings I've ever seen' – Arthur
Mickey Arthur: "Dale [Steyn] is young, Morne Morkel is in his fourth Test, and [Paul] Harris has played only a few Tests. They've learnt some valuable lessons in how to play in the subcontinent today."…
Taylor takes five but MCC fight hard
ScorecardJerome Taylor bagged a five-wicket haul but West Indies were forced to labour on the opening day of their match against an MCC side consisting largely of university players. To add to their problems they…
Pollock given time to recover
Shaun Pollock will be given as much time as possible to recover from a back injury © Getty Images A decision on whether or not to include Shaun Pollock to play against New Zealand in…
Hohns ignores Lehmann's offer
Australia's chairman of selectors has rejected the offer from Darren Lehmann to give up his Test spot for Michael Clarke.Trevor Hohns said Lehmann's suggestion was typical of his team-first attitude and he was not talking…
Ashes ready to travel to Australia
The Ashes urn: restored© Getty ImagesIt's what many Australians have been demanding for years - the Ashes will be heading south. The MCC have confirmed that the urn can leave the sanctity of its museum…