South Africa seal series victory
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Graeme Smith led a confident start that enabled South Africa to saunter to a series win © AFP Two contrasting partnerships either side of a lengthy rain break…
Australia name women's squad for India tour
Emma Sampson, the South Australia medium-pacer, is set to tour India © Getty Images The uncapped Emma Sampson has received her first call-up to the Australia team for the four-nation one-day tournament starting in India…
Tait and Haddin in World Cup squad
Brad Haddin's domestic form helped him earn a place © Getty Images Shaun Tait's extra firepower won him the final fast-bowling spot in Australia's 15-man squad for their World Cup defence in the West Indies…
Plunkett relishes chance to shine
Liam Plunkett: 'Game by game I feel like I'm getting better and more consistent' © Getty Images It took him the best part of three months to actually get a game, but Liam Plunkett is…
Simmons confirmed as new Irish coach
Phil Simmons, the former West Indies allrounder, has been confirmed as Ireland's next coach and will take over from Adrian Birrell, who steps down after the World Cup.His contract is for just over two years,…
Jayawardene determined to secure Super Eight points
Mahela Jayawardene: 'We have a big game in two days and we're looking forward to it.' © Getty Images Sri Lanka have almost certainly sewed up their Super Eight berth with an emphatic victory against…
Inzamam confident of Malik's success
Imran Khan terms Shoaib Malik, Pakistan's new captain, an alert and intelligent cricketer © AFP Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has backed the appointment of Shoaib Malik as his successor and pledged his full support to…
Nicholson gives Surrey winning chance
Division One4th dayLancashire's match against Worcestershire fizzled out into a draw at Old Trafford, but the final day was brightened by Paul Horton's excellent maiden hundred. Horton shared in a 165-run opening stand with Mark…
Bond wins New Zealand's top award
Shane Bond's season included an ODI hat-trick and 13 World Cup wickets © Getty Images Shane Bond has been named New Zealand's Player of the Year for the first time since 2003. Bond, who was…
Nothing fancy, just the basics work in England – Cooley
'You got to make sure you maintain a full length - not half-volley but the fuller length when you're hitting the top of off' - Troy Cooley © Getty Images Troy Cooley, Australia's bowling coach,…