Pathan bounces back with a bang
Irfan Pathan: 'It's a dream for anyone and it's wonderful for me to get a hat-trick in the first over.' © AFP There have been several sensational starts to Tests matches, but few may rival…
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Dominant Australia wrap up the series
ScorecardThe efforts of Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey took Australia to a series-winning total on a slow pitch© Getty ImagesAustralia sealed the five-match series against New Zealand with two games to play thanks to another…
Gilchrist thrashes Zimbabwe
Close Australia 344 for 7 (Gilchrist 172, Hayden 63) beat Zimbabwe 196 for 6 (Streak 64*) by 148 runsScorecardAdam Gilchrist battled poor form to butcher Zimbabwe and finally score big runs ©Getty ImagesAdam Gilchrist set…
Sherwin Campbell recalled
The hex that has firmly attached itself to the West Indies team hasstruck again.Ramnaresh Sarwan, the 21-year-old Guyanese who is their finest youngbatsman, withdrew from the upcoming series against Pakistan in Sharjahlast night with a…
Naveed Nawaz guides NCC to convincing victory
An unbeaten knock of 52 runs by Naveed Nawaz helped Nondescripts Cricket Club beat Galle Cricket Club convincingly by seven wickets in their BCCSL Premier Limited Overs match at the NCC grounds today.Nawaz, who arrived…
£140k-p/w Chelsea duo must never start together again after Aston Villa
Chelsea suffered another defeat in the Premier League on Saturday evening, with Aston Villa snatching a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s side have still only won twice in December, with their clash against…
Irish cricket facing cash crisis
Ireland's World Cup success has not translated into cash © Getty Images Irish cricket is facing a growing financial crisis despite the team's success in the World Cup, according to a report by BBC Northern…
Pathan takes first steps on the road back
ScorecardFrom the picnicking crowds at Kingsmead, Durban, to the near-empty stands in his hometown Vadodara, the fall from grace could not have been more drastic for Irfan Pathan. Faced with his latest trial, he responded…
India plan tri-series ahead of Champions Trophy
A tentative agreement has been reached between Pakistan, India and Australia to play a triangular series in India during September, ahead of the Champions Trophy. Shaharyar Khan, the PCB chairman, told Reuters that the three…
West Indies face sponsor crisis
Bennett King has to work on cultural change, says West Indies' sponsor© Getty ImagesIn startling revelations in a leaked memorandum report, several West Indies players have been accused of paying more attention to women than…