Feeds
81573 items (55858 unread) in 107 feeds
- Dictionary.com Word of the Day (66 unread)
- Yahoo! News: Most Viewed (1505 unread)
Cricket (100 unread)
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
ICC delay Zimbabwe decision
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 12:28pm EDT
Zimbabwe's cricketing future will not be determined until the conclusion of the ICC executive board meeting on Thursday.
rediff Cricket
-
Dhoni, Rohit help India to solid total
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma grafted half centuries as India posted to 308 for 7 against Pakistan in their Asia Cup super league match. -
ICC to alter Oval Test result to draw: PCB
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
In a moral victory for Pakistan cricket, the International Cricket Council agreed in principle to alter the result of the 2006 controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan into a draw from a forfeited win for Michael Vaughan's men. The decision, said PCB sources, was taken at the board meeting on Wednesday. -
Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in UK
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
Reader Chirag Makwana sent us this picture from London. -
Zimbabwe likely to avoid ICC ban
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not expected to bow to demands that the Zimbabwe national board be banned but the organisation is set to discuss a possible suspension for the country's limited-overs side. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is opposed to the Zimbabwe board being suspended. -
New Zealand post record one-day win
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
New Zealand thumped minnows Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen on Tuesday to register the biggest margin of victory in one-day internationals in the opening match of the Associates Tri-series. New Zealand smashed a mammoth 402 for two in their 50 overs and in reply bowled out Ireland for a mere 112 in 28.4 overs. -
ICC hope to balance volume of cricket
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
International Cricket Council's new chief executive officer Haroon Lorgat admitted that ensuring a balanced volume of cricket remains a major challenge for the game's world governing body. Despite the growing popularity of Twenty20 and the cricket boards worldwide wanting to play more shortened matches to cater to the public demand, Lorgat feels it is important to maintain a balance. -
Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards feels Australia's Brett Lee is the most fiery fast bowler the sport has seen after the intimidating Caribbean quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Curtly Ambrose. Lee became the fastest bowler to claim 300 wickets in one-day internationals when he reached the milestone in his 171st match.
Cricinfo Live Scores
-
Pakistan 115/1 * v India 308/7
Fetched: July 2nd, 2008, 11:52am EDT
Pakistan 115/1 * v India 308/7
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Flintoff to be overlooked
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:48am EDT
England are expected to resist the temptation to recall Andrew Flintoff for the first Test against South Africa.
ECB Latest News
-
The powers of recovery
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:47am EDT
The line 'you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone' features in a number of famous songs and you could forgive Katherine Brunt for singing those lyrics after seeing her career flash before her eyes. -
Kent ease past Surrey
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:40am EDT
Kent took less than 23 overs to knock off the 92 runs required to beat Surrey at the Brit Oval and record only their second LV County Championship Division One win of the season. -
Dhoni leads India charge
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:36am EDT
Half-centuries from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma helped India to a challenging total of 308 for seven against Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup. -
Dhoni leads India charge
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:36am EDT
Half-centuries from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma helped India to a challenging total of 308 for seven against Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup. -
England seal remarkable comeback
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:35am EDT
England’s 1998 Test series against South Africa, which included Mike Atherton's infamous duel with Allan Donald at Trent Bridge, is the subject of the second ecb.co.uk classic photo story. -
England seal remarkable comeback
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:35am EDT
England’s 1998 Test series against South Africa, which included Mike Atherton's infamous duel with Allan Donald at Trent Bridge, is the subject of the second ecb.co.uk classic photo story.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
England women take to the seas
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:21am EDT
Charlotte Edwards' team play a match on a cross-Channel ferry -
England women take to the seas
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:21am EDT
Charlotte Edwards' team play a match on a cross-Channel ferry -
Oval Test result 'to be changed'
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:07am EDT
The result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan is to be changed to a draw, the BBC understands. -
Oval Test result 'to be changed'
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:07am EDT
The result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test between England and Pakistan is to be changed to a draw, the BBC understands.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Flintoff recall unlikely for first Test
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:06am EDT
Geoff Miller, England's national selector, has given the strongest hint yet that Andrew Flintoff won't be included in the squad for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on July 10. -
Scotland seamers take advantage
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:01am EDT
Scotland probably had the better of the first session of the match against their close rivals, Ireland, at Mannofield Park this morning, restricting them to 210 for 8 after their 50 overs. -
van Jaarsveld's second ton seals Kent win
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:29am EDT
Martin van Jaarsveld continued his one-man show to bring up his second century of the match to complete Kent's come-from-behind four-wicket win against Surrey. -
Malik unfit for must-win match
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:27am EDT
Shoaib Malik has pulled out of Pakistan's critical encounter with India in the Asia Cup after failing to recover from dehydration. -
ICC agrees to change Oval forfeiture to draw
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:23am EDT
An agreement in principle is believed to have been reached to change the result of the controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan from an English victory to a draw. -
Dhoni and Rohit push India to 308
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:22am EDT
Pakistan's challenge of staying afloat in the tournament just got tougher, as India motored along to 308 for 7 on yet another graveyard of a pitch. -
Zimbabwe discussion deferred to Thursday
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:04am EDT
The vote on whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the ICC has been postponed until Thursday. The two-day executive meeting began today in Dubai today and they have dealt with other business first before moving onto what is the major issue.
ECB Latest News
-
Rain stalls Lancashire
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:02am EDT
Rain looked to be the only threat preventing Lancashire recording a 21-point victory over faltering LV County Championship title holders Sussex on the final day at Hove.
Daily Telegraph | Cricket
-
Haddin's six weeks of pain
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 10:00am EDT
Enclosure: [download]
BRAD Haddin has revealed he played with a broken finger for six weeks before the pain became too much to bear and had to abort the Caribbean tour.
ECB Latest News
-
Van Jaarsveld applies finishing touch
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:58am EDT
Martin van Jaarsveld struck his second unbeaten century of the match to steer Kent to a memorable four-wicket LV County Championship victory over Surrey at the Brit Oval. -
Lullington lose unbeaten record
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:51am EDT
A last ball heave over mid wicket earned Craig Jennings the boundary Dunstall needed to inflict defeat over Lullington Park in a thrilling Beechwood Motor Group Derbyshire Premier Cricket League match at Deer Park. -
Essex coast to victory
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:10am EDT
Essex needed just 52 minutes to wrap up Derbyshire's innings at Chelmsford and record their third LV County Championship win of the summer. -
Sailing towards success
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 9:07am EDT
After spending time with her hands on the wheel of a SeaFrance ferry en route to Calais, Charlotte Edwards is now ready to steer England to more success over the next 12 months.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Van Jaarsveld heroics sink Surrey
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:36am EDT
Kent secure a four-wicket victory on the final day against Surrey at The Oval after an inspirational display from Martin van Jaarsveld. -
Van Jaarsveld heroics sink Surrey
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:36am EDT
Kent secure a four-wicket victory on the final day against Surrey at The Oval after an inspirational display from Martin van Jaarsveld. -
Ten Doeschate shines in Essex win
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:24am EDT
Essex complete a 145-run victory over Derbyshire on the final day at Chelmsford. -
Ten Doeschate shines in Essex win
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:24am EDT
Essex complete a 145-run victory over Derbyshire on the final day at Chelmsford.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Junior tours give USA a boost
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:17am EDT
About 50 US cricketers ranging in age from 10 to 16 will soon be travelling on what by all accounts promises to be an epic journey.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Cricket heads delay Zimbabwe vote
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:06am EDT
A vote on whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the International Cricket Council is postponed until Thursday. -
Cricket heads delay Zimbabwe vote
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:06am EDT
A vote on whether Zimbabwe should be suspended from the International Cricket Council is postponed until Thursday.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Twenty20 event set for Independence Day
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 7:59am EDT
The USA Cricket Council are taking another step towards forming a nationwide Twenty20 league by holding an event on July 4, Independence Day, called the Freedom T20 Cricket Tournament 08. -
Watson could open in Tests - Nielsen
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 6:50am EDT
Shane Watson's best chance of a Test recall would be to make another push to open and eventually succeed Matthew Hayden, according to Australia's coach Tim Nielsen. -
Vaughan's knee alarms England
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 6:42am EDT
Michael Vaughan has given England cause for concern ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Lord's on July 10.
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Pakistan v India - latest
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 6:00am EDT
Launch the skysports.com scorecentre for the latest from today's one-day internationals in Karachi and Aberdeen. -
Smith wary of Flintoff
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:39am EDT
Graeme Smith admits South Africa fear the impact Andrew Flintoff could have during the upcoming four-Test series.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Scotland v Ireland scorecard
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:13am EDT
Scotland take on Ireland in Aberdeen -
Scotland v Ireland scorecard
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:13am EDT
Scotland take on Ireland in Aberdeen -
West Indies revamp one-day squad
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:09am EDT
West Indies have shaken up their squad as they look to avoid a whitewash in their one-day series against Australia. -
West Indies revamp one-day squad
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:09am EDT
West Indies have shaken up their squad as they look to avoid a whitewash in their one-day series against Australia.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
WICB president urges improvement in performance
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:51am EDT
The WICB will ask the team management, specifically coach John Dyson, about how they plan to improve the technical skills of the players to make them competitive on the international circuit. -
Samad ton gives Canada consolation win
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:11am EDT
Abdool Samad slammed his maiden ODI hundred and added 217 runs for the third wicket with Ashish Bagai, who made 84, to star in Canada's 77-run consolation win over Bermuda in the third ODI in King City.
ECB Latest News
-
Smith wary of Flintoff effect
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:45am EDT
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has admitted a fit and firing Andrew Flintoff will inspire the other England players and their supporters in the forthcoming npower Test series.
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Zimbabwe face ICC vote
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 3:40am EDT
Zimbabwe will need the support of Asian countries at an ICC meeting to retain their full member status.
rediff Cricket
-
Malik fit to play against India
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
Pakistan will make two changes for the crucial Asia Cup match against India on Wednesday, replacing Wahab Riaz and Mansoor Amjad with Abdul Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal. -
T20 effect in 50 over format
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
It's the Twenty20 effect. A quarter-final encounter of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) 50 overs match finished in just an hour and 27 minutes. -
My life is under threat from my own son: Gony's mother
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
India's rising cricketer Manpreet Gony on Tuesday landed in an awkward situation with his mother levelling a serious allegation against him, saying that the Punjab pacer was threatening to kill her. -
Spotted: Dinesh Karthik in Bangalore
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
Reader Vinayak sent us this picture from Bangalore. -
We have no say on Asia Cup scheduling: ICC
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday washed its hands off the much-criticised Asia Cup schedule, which has been dubbed too hectic by Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. -
Shoaib Malik doubtful
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
The embattled Pakistani team may have to take the field in Wednesday's do-or-die Asia Cup match against India without captain Shoaib Malik, who has been laid low by dehydration. -
Pathan fit to play against Pakistan: Kirsten
Fetched: July 1st, 2008, 7:59pm EDT
Irfan Pathan has recovered from a nagging side strain and would be available for selection for India's crucial Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Wednesday, coach Gary Kirsten said in Karachi on Tuesday. Kirsten said Pathan has recovered from the side strain that forced him out of all the three Asia Cup games played by India.
ECB Live Scores
-
Scot v Ireland
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
Scot 158-2 v Ireland 210 -
Pakistan v India
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 7:02pm EDT
Pakistan 114-1 v India 308
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Bell rings out at double ton
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
England batsman Ian Bell is hoping his innings of 215 for Warwickshire can kick-start a good run of form for the rest of the summer.
ECB Latest News
-
Proteas prosper in draw
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 5:35pm EDT
Opener Neil McKenzie played his way into form and Paul Harris registered his first half-century for South Africa as the tour game with Somerset at Taunton ended in a draw. -
Arthur predicts Flintoff return
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 5:34pm EDT
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur “will not be surprised” if England recall Andrew Flintoff for the first npower Test at Lord’s starting next week.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Issue is cricket, not politics - Mali
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 5:22pm EDT
The Zimbabwe issue is not about politics in the country or their ICC membership but concerns the development of cricket there, Ray Mali, the ICC president, told Cricinfo on Tuesday. This marks a major shift in stance for Mali who had, last week, placed the Zimbabwe issue at the top of the agenda for Wednesday's ICC board meeting, pointing to the "worsening situation within the country".
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Windies ring the changes
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 5:14pm EDT
The West Indies selectors have named three newcomers in their squad for the final two ODIs against Australia at Warner Park. -
Arthur - I'd play Freddie
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 4:40pm EDT
Mickey Arthur insists he "will not be surprised" if England recall Andrew Flintoff for the first Test at Lord's on July 10. -
Vaughan fine despite scare
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 4:06pm EDT
Yorkshire insist England captain Michael Vaughan will be fit to play in the opening Test match against South Africa at Lord's.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
New Zealand crush hapless Irish
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 4:02pm EDT
It was a day of records and near-records at Mannofield Park in Aberdeen, as a rampant New Zealand team totally outclassed a threadbare Ireland by a record ODI margin of 290 runs. -
Unsure Pakistan gear for must-win battle
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
Pakistan's floundering Asia Cup campaign wasn't made any better with Geoff Lawson's hheated press conference after Sunday's defeat to Sri Lanka. However, on the eve of the match, the focus was on Shoaib Malik.
ECB Latest News
-
Moxon plays down Vaughan fears
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:37pm EDT
England captain Michael Vaughan is having treatment on a stiff right knee - but Yorkshire insist the problem will not affect his availability to face South Africa in the first npower Test at Lord’s. -
Van Jaarsveld does the damage
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:36pm EDT
An exceptional performance with both bat and ball from Martin van Jaarsveld gave Kent the chance of an unlikely victory in the County Championship Division One match against Surrey at the Brit Oval.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Vaughan suffers knee injury scare
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:14pm EDT
England captain Michael Vaughan will be named in the squad for the first Test against South Africa despite a knee injury.
ECB Latest News
-
Worcestershire cruise to victory
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:07pm EDT
Worcestershire eased to their second LV County Championship Division Two win of the season, beating Leicestershire by 10 wickets with a day to spare at Grace Road. -
England women set sail
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 3:01pm EDT
Members of the England women’s team today launched their busiest summer ever with a unique cricket match on the top deck of a return SeaFrance ferry from Dover to Calais.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Late blows aid Essex victory bid
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
Two late wickets make Essex favourites as their battle with Derbyshire at Chelmsford enters its final day. -
Robust Goodwin keeps Sussex alive
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:40pm EDT
Murray Goodwin's unbeaten 77 keeps title-holders Sussex battling to stave off defeat to Lancashire at Hove.
ECB Latest News
-
Goodwin holds Lancashire up
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:33pm EDT
Murray Goodwin’s patience and poise kept Sussex battling to avoid a second successive LV County Championship home defeat as Lancashire pressed home their advantage at Hove.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Van Jaarsveld gives Surrey a jolt
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
An exceptional performance with both bat and ball from Martin Van Jaarsveld gives Kent the chance of an unexpected victory at The Oval.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Thorp's five sends Durham top
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:20pm EDT
A round-up of the third day in the latest County Championship matches. -
van Jaarsveld heaven-sent for Kent
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:19pm EDT
Martin van Jaarsveld produced the kind of all-round day that would have England salivating if it came from Andrew Flintoff, as Kent turned the tables on Surrey at The Oval.
ECB Latest News
-
Seamers catch eye in Durham romp
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:18pm EDT
Opposing bowlers Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard made the right impression in front of England selector Geoff Miller as Durham beat Yorkshire by eight wickets at Headingley Carnegie. -
Durham make their move
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
Durham bagged a share of the lead at the top of a congested LV County Championship Division One table by wrapping up an eight-wicket win over fellow title-chasers Yorkshire inside three days.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Tremlett holds up Nottinghamshire
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 2:09pm EDT
Nottinghamshire's charge towards a third Championship win is held up by the unlikely batting skill of England bowler Chris Tremlett. -
Scott century rescues Middlesex
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:59pm EDT
A career best 141 not out from Ben Scott gives Middlesex a chance of a third successive Championship win. -
South Africans draw at Somerset
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:51pm EDT
South Africa's preparations for the upcoming Test series against England gain little momentum as they tie a tour game at Somerset.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Chapple leaves Sussex struggling
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
There is a slow pace to life down by the sea at Hove, and the same can be said about the pitch for this Championship game which has become more docile by the session. However, led by a big-hearted display from Glen Chapple, Lancashire chipped away at the Sussex second innings and are poised for a crucial victory in a tight first division.
ECB Latest News
-
Bell bullies Gloucestershire
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
Ian Bell played himself back into form with a brilliant double century as Warwickshire declared on 528 for eight against Gloucestershire on the third day at Edgbaston.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Bell regains form with double ton
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
Ian Bell plays himself back into form with a brilliant double-century as Warwickshire declare on 528-8.
Skysports.com Cricket News
-
Black Caps blow away Irish
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 1:23pm EDT
New Zealand recorded a 290-run win over Ireland - the biggest margin of victory in the history of one-day international cricket.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Worcestershire finish off Foxes
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
Worcestershire beat Leicestershire by 10 wickets with a day to spare at Grace Road despite Paul Nixon's 92.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Mohammed and King star for West Indies
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:55pm EDT
West Indies women maintained their unbeaten Twenty20 record with a win against Netherlands on Tuesday. -
West Indies call up Miller and Findlay
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:53pm EDT
Nikita Miller has been rewarded for a strong domestic season with a belated call-up to the West Indies squad for the remaining two one-day internationals against Australia. -
Arthur wary of Flintoff recall
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:49pm EDT
South Africa's coach, Mickey Arthur, believes that his side could well find themselves facing Andrew Flintoff when they take on England in the first Test at Lord's a week on Thursday. -
South Africa opt for practice in stalemate
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:47pm EDT
South Africa's cricketers opted for practice on a soporific final day of their tour match against Somerset. -
Three youngsters sign county internships
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
Three MCC university cricketers have become the first to sign internships with counties. Johan Malcolm from Loughborough has joined Leicestershire, Oxford's Duncan Bradshaw heads to Essex and Cambridge's Kunal Jogia links up with Derbyshire, all on three-month internships.
BBC Sport | Cricket | UK Edition
-
Durham join Yorkshire at the top
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 12:19pm EDT
In-form Durham beat Yorkshire inside three days at Headingley to become the first team to secure three wins in the Championship. -
Records go as Kiwis thrash Irish
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 11:57am EDT
New Zealand make a 400-plus score for the first time in one-day cricket as they thrash Ireland by 290 runs.
Cricinfo cricket news
-
Lee as good as Windies greats - Richards
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 10:27am EDT
Viv Richards, who captained some of the most fearsome fast bowlers of all time, says Brett Lee is the equal of the West Indies quicks of the 1980s and early 90s.