Warne cleared of dissent
'If you don't ask you don't get' © Getty Images Shane Warne, who took 6 for 80 in the second innings, was found not guilty of dissent after being charged for an incident in the…
World Cup organisers confident of readiness
The preparation of pitches at the Queen's Park Oval is high on the agenda of the World Cup committee © Getty Images The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the World Cup 2007 say they are…
Clark called in while Clarke stays out
Stuart Clark is part of a four-pronged New South Wales pace contingent © Getty Images Stuart Clark has been added to Australia's 12-man squad for the first Test against South Africa starting next Friday, but…
Border power to impressive win
At East London, Border pulled off a convincing 188-run win over neighbours Eastern Province after an impressive career-best 4 for 68 from Mario Olivier. Set a target of 351, Eastern Province were always under pressure…
South Australia slip into more trouble
ScorecardAn absorbing contest between bat and ball unfolded at the Adelaide Oval with 17 wickets falling for over 300 runs during the second day of the Pura Cup match between South Australia and Victoria. South…
de Stadler crushes Boland
A hat-trick from Mark de Stadler, his first, crushed Boland who collapsed to 123 batting second against Western Province at Newlands. Province were put into bat and, with Alistair Gray (108) scoring his second hundred…
Celebrations for Kenya as they qualify for the Super Sixes
A great day for cricket in Kenya as the African nation, for the first time in its cricketing history, qualified for the Super Six stage of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup after a 32-run…
Fleming to steer clear of verbal bash with Smith
Stephen Fleming: a change of heart ahead of his 100th Test? © Getty Images Stephen Fleming says that he will not resort to a verbal spar with Graeme Smith when his side arrive in South…
Phelps announces retirement
Matthew Phelps, the New South Wales batsman, has announced his retirement from first-class cricket, but will not be lost to the game. He will now take up the role of Cricket NSW's country cricket co-ordinator.Phelps,…
Eric Bedser dies aged 87
Inseparable: Eric (left) and Alec Bedser in 1951 © The Cricketer Eric Bedser, whose cricket ability was overshadowed by the achievements of his twin, Alec, has died at the age of 87. He had been…