Mohammad Yousuf to lead Pakistan
An irate Younis Khan explains his decision to reporters in Lahore © AFP Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed the new captain for the Champions Trophy in place of Younis Khan, following a startling day which…
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Flintoff to miss warm-up game
Brian Lara has been named vice-captain of the World XI one-day team © Getty Images A 12-man team, excluding Andrew Flintoff and Daniel Vettori, has been announced for the warm-up game against Victoria at the…
Decline and fall
Virender Sehwag was one of the few Indian players who emerged from the drubbing with his reputation unscathed© AFPWatching Damien Martyn and Michael Clarke bat with such nonchalance and flair this morning, the mind wandered…
Smith and Pothas return for visit to Durham
Robin Smith, Nic Pothas and Alan Mullally all return to Frizzell Championship action for the visit north to Chester-le-Street and the Division Two clash with Durham.Smith has been absent for 6 weeks and Pothas four…
Jason Kerr signs for Derbyshire
It has been officially announced by Derbyshire today that former Somerset bowler Jason Kerr has joined them on a two year contract.Jason made his debut for Somerset in 1993 but last season was unable to…
Bengal fall just short of their target
Bengal came close to snatching an improbable win against Delhi on thelast day of the Ranji Trophy Super League tie against Delhi at theEden Gardens on Saturday.Needing 124 runs for an win in 13 overs,…
Mohammad Amir injures toe
Mohammad Amir, the 23-year-old Pakistan bowler, has suffered a hairline fracture in his toe while playing in a T20 tournament in Pakistan. Amir, who was given a five-year ban by the ICC for his involvement…
Ben Godfrey emerges as Newcastle target
Ben Godfrey is one of Eddie Howe's primary Newcastle United targets ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mirror's chief sports reporter Tom Hopkinson. The lowdown It was only in October 2020…
Ireland groundsman wins top award
Clontarf CC groundsman Karl McDermott was celebrating this week after being named European Groundsman of the Year. McDermott came to Lord's to pick up the trophy at the Groundsman of the Year awards.McDermott's success comes…
ICC not to take Modi's comments seriously
'Mr Modi has made a lot of comments and I don't take them all too seriously' - Malcolm Speed © Getty Images Malcolm Speed has reacted sharply to Lalit Modi's recent media statements, stating clearly…