Mali to take over from Sonn as UCB president
Ray Mali is set to become the first black president of the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCB). Mali, who comes from East London, will replace the controversial Percy Sonn, who has been nominated…
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Pace bowling duo win England six month contracts
The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced that Lancashire's James Anderson and Durham's Stephen Harmison have been awarded six month summer contracts to cover this summer's international programme.The decision to award the pair summer…
'That was an exciting batting display' says Shine as Bryant hits unbeaten century
Somerset ended the first day of their match against Loughborough UCCE in a commanding position, with the students 79 for 1 in reply to the Cidermen's 413 for 3 declared.After winning the toss openers Peter…
Struggle for Punjab
Despite a third wicket century stand between skipper Aamir Bashir and Hasnain Abbas Rest of Punjab were struggling at 229 for seven on the second day of the Quaid Trophy match against defending champions Lahore…
Rugby legend Don Clarke also enjoyed a significant cricket career
All Black legend Don Clarke was the subject of much eulogising for his many rugby feats, and most notably his goal-kicking, after his death on December 29, aged 69, but Clarke also enjoyed a significant…
Wicket only winner as Victoria bats to draw
Victoria and Tasmania remain the only winless teams in the Pura Cup after their match in Hobart meandered to a draw today.Victoria, led by opener Matthew Elliott's unbeaten 135, produced a vastly improved batting performance…
Waugh, Fleming and officials condemn crowd
Rival captains Steve Waugh and Stephen Fleming and leading officials condemned crowd misbehaviour at tonight's opening triangular series one-day cricket match at the MCG.More than 200 spectators were evicted from the ground and play was…
Commanders of Pakistan Cricket – by Dr Tariq Raz
Commanders of Pakistan Cricket, the latest in a series by Dr Tariq Raz, is a welcome addition to the few good books on cricket published in Pakistan.Dr Raz has chosen a novel way to survey…
Beleaguered South Africans send for Boje
In a move that smacks ominously of desperation, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje is to fly to Australia on Monday at the request of the South African selectors "to give them an extra option as a…
Sutton century rescues Derbyshire
Sussex pace duo Jason Lewry and James Kirtley claimed their 50th first-class wickets of the season but the Division Two leaders were frustrated by a battling century from Luke Sutton.The opener reached the second hundred…