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Cook makes Tigers toil
Alastair Cook became the fifth player to score a century in his first Test in charge of England as the tourists dominated the opening day against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
The Essex batsman batted throughout the day after his side was surprisingly asked to bat first by Shakib Al Hasan, to finish on 158 as England reached 374 for three at the close of play.
Cook was the mainstay of the innin.....
The Essex batsman batted throughout the day after his side was surprisingly asked to bat first by Shakib Al Hasan, to finish on 158 as England reached 374 for three at the close of play.
Cook was the mainstay of the innin.....
Sehwag joins Steelbacks
Northamptonshire have signed Indian superstar batsman Virender Sehwag for the Friends Provident T20.
The arrival of the free-scoring Sehwag is subject to approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, though.
Sehwag has made 76 Tests and 220 one-day internationals during a prolific career for India - with the 31-year-old opener known for his destructive strokeplay.
And having p.....
The arrival of the free-scoring Sehwag is subject to approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, though.
Sehwag has made 76 Tests and 220 one-day internationals during a prolific career for India - with the 31-year-old opener known for his destructive strokeplay.
And having p.....
Onions to return home
England fast bowler Graham Onions is to fly home after a back injury ended his involvement on the tour to Bangladesh.
The Durham ace had already been ruled out of the first Test in Chittagong due to the problem.
However, with the injury showing no signs of improving, England medical team have now admitted that Onions will now return home to recover.
Onions suffered the back spasm bowlin.....
The Durham ace had already been ruled out of the first Test in Chittagong due to the problem.
However, with the injury showing no signs of improving, England medical team have now admitted that Onions will now return home to recover.
Onions suffered the back spasm bowlin.....
Siddons hopeful of Raqibul comeback
Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons is hoping to welcome back Raqibul Hasan into the squad after the 'confused' batsman quit on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old handed in his notice following a net session just two days before the start of the first Test against England, apparently unhappy at his omission from the recent one-day squad.
Hasan made his way back into the side after scoring a century in.....
The 22-year-old handed in his notice following a net session just two days before the start of the first Test against England, apparently unhappy at his omission from the recent one-day squad.
Hasan made his way back into the side after scoring a century in.....
Bangladesh stunned by Raqibul retirement
Bangladesh's preparations for the first Test against England have been disrupted by batsman Raqibul Hasan's shock decision to retire international cricket at the age of 22.
Raqibul made scores of 107 not out and 51 for Bangladesh A in the three-day warm-up match against the tourists that finished on Tuesday.
He was named in the Tigers' 14-man Test squad for the series opener, starting on.....
Raqibul made scores of 107 not out and 51 for Bangladesh A in the three-day warm-up match against the tourists that finished on Tuesday.
He was named in the Tigers' 14-man Test squad for the series opener, starting on.....
Aussies complete series win
Australia sealed the Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand after completing a six-wicket victory under the Duckworth-Lewis method.
Despite losing the opening match of the series, the tourists responded in sensational fashion to lift the trophy with a game still to play.
New Zealand had struggled after being put into bat in Auckland as they could only reach 238 before being bowled out i.....
Despite losing the opening match of the series, the tourists responded in sensational fashion to lift the trophy with a game still to play.
New Zealand had struggled after being put into bat in Auckland as they could only reach 238 before being bowled out i.....
Windies rout Zimbabwe
West Indies cruised to a comprehensive 141-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third one-day international at St Vincent, a result which puts Chris Gayle's men 2-1 ahead in the series with two matches to play.
Seamers Darren Sammy and Kemar Roach ripped through the Zimbabwe batting line-up as the tourists were dismissed for just 104 in pursuit of West Indies' 245-9.
All-rounder Sammy claimed.....
Seamers Darren Sammy and Kemar Roach ripped through the Zimbabwe batting line-up as the tourists were dismissed for just 104 in pursuit of West Indies' 245-9.
All-rounder Sammy claimed.....
Sharks sign up Dilshan for T20
Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has signed to play for Sussex in next season's Friends Provident t20 competition.
Dilshan starred for his country at last year's World Twenty20 in England, scoring 317 runs and winning the player-of-the-tournament award as Sri Lanka reached the final.
The 33-year-old will be joined at Hove by fellow overseas players Yasir Arafat and Dwayne Smith, who.....
Dilshan starred for his country at last year's World Twenty20 in England, scoring 317 runs and winning the player-of-the-tournament award as Sri Lanka reached the final.
The 33-year-old will be joined at Hove by fellow overseas players Yasir Arafat and Dwayne Smith, who.....
Onions ruled out of First Test
Graham Onions will miss England's first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong after failing to recover from a back injury.
England's bowling attack has been decimated by injuries, with James Anderson missing and Onions and Stuart Broad both struggling.
Broad was seen bowling before and after the recent three-day tour match against Bangladesh A, and could still have a chance of making the .....
England's bowling attack has been decimated by injuries, with James Anderson missing and Onions and Stuart Broad both struggling.
Broad was seen bowling before and after the recent three-day tour match against Bangladesh A, and could still have a chance of making the .....
PCB hand duo indefinate bans
A furious Pakistan Cricket Board has handed out indefinite bans from the national team to Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan, and also suspended Shoaib Malik and Rana Naved for a year after the team's performance in Australia.
An inquiry into the shockingly bad performance Down Under led to PCB chairman Ijaz Butt handing out the sanctions in a stunning crackdown on player indiscipline.
Along .....
An inquiry into the shockingly bad performance Down Under led to PCB chairman Ijaz Butt handing out the sanctions in a stunning crackdown on player indiscipline.
Along .....
Australia name Clarke in Test squad
Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke has been named in the Test squad to face New Zealand but may not return due to his personal problems back home.
Clarke left the one-day Chappell-Haldee series in New Zealand to be with his fiancée Lara Bingle, who is currently suing a former boyfriend after pictures of her were published in a magazine.
Cricket Australia delayed the naming of the Test sq.....
Clarke left the one-day Chappell-Haldee series in New Zealand to be with his fiancée Lara Bingle, who is currently suing a former boyfriend after pictures of her were published in a magazine.
Cricket Australia delayed the naming of the Test sq.....
Surrey sign Rao Iftikhar as cover
Surrey have signed Pakistan seamer Rao Iftikhar Anjum for the early part of the new season to cover for Piyush Chawla's absence.
Indian leg-spinner Shawla will be playing in the Indian Premier League with Kings XI Punjab at the start of the County season, but his place will be covered by Rao.
The 29-year-old will be available for Surrey's first three LV= County Championship matches of the.....
Indian leg-spinner Shawla will be playing in the Indian Premier League with Kings XI Punjab at the start of the County season, but his place will be covered by Rao.
The 29-year-old will be available for Surrey's first three LV= County Championship matches of the.....
Razzaq joins Royals for T20
Hampshire have secured the services of Abdul Razzaq for this season's Friends Provident t20 tournament.
Razzaq will join fellow Pakistan international Shahid Afridi at the Rose Bowl, with Afridi having already committed himself to the Royals for the competition.
Razzaq - who has previously played county cricket for Middlesex, Surrey and Worcestershire - also underlined his Twenty20 credent.....
Razzaq will join fellow Pakistan international Shahid Afridi at the Rose Bowl, with Afridi having already committed himself to the Royals for the competition.
Razzaq - who has previously played county cricket for Middlesex, Surrey and Worcestershire - also underlined his Twenty20 credent.....
Tour match ends in draw
Kevin Pietersen made another low score on the final day of England's drawn warm-up match against Bangladesh A.
Pietersen reached 20 before being bowled by Mohammad Ashraful to leave him with only 69 runs in seven innings since arriving in Bangladesh.
The South Africa-born batsman's form is now a major concern ahead of the first Test, starting in Chittagong on Friday.
England, whose sec.....
Pietersen reached 20 before being bowled by Mohammad Ashraful to leave him with only 69 runs in seven innings since arriving in Bangladesh.
The South Africa-born batsman's form is now a major concern ahead of the first Test, starting in Chittagong on Friday.
England, whose sec.....
Haddin ton see Aussies home
Brad Haddin's 110 helped Australia chase down a target of 246 for a six-wicket win over New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Haddin and skipper Ricky Ponting (69) put on 151 for the second wicket to lay the platform for the tourists' successful run chase in the third one-day international.
Both fell with the winning line in sight but Cameron White (25no) and Adam Voges (13no) finished th.....
Haddin and skipper Ricky Ponting (69) put on 151 for the second wicket to lay the platform for the tourists' successful run chase in the third one-day international.
Both fell with the winning line in sight but Cameron White (25no) and Adam Voges (13no) finished th.....
Tigers leave out Ashraful
Bangladesh have left former captain Mohammad Ashraful out of the squad to plat England in the first Test on Friday.
The two-Test series begins in Chittagong on Friday and the hosts have opted to leave out Ashraful, who missed the one-day international series earlier in the tour.
Ashraful decided to skip the one-dayers after a run of poor form but had stated his intention to play his way int.....
The two-Test series begins in Chittagong on Friday and the hosts have opted to leave out Ashraful, who missed the one-day international series earlier in the tour.
Ashraful decided to skip the one-dayers after a run of poor form but had stated his intention to play his way int.....
Australia call-up for Bailey
Australia have called Tasmania captain George Bailey into the one-day squad in New Zealand following Michael Clarke's sudden return home.
Cricket Australia revealed that Clarke had left the squad on Monday and returned home 'for personal reasons', and has been at pains to keep those reasons confidential.
But with only 12 players remaining in New Zealand, selectors elected to call on the .....
Cricket Australia revealed that Clarke had left the squad on Monday and returned home 'for personal reasons', and has been at pains to keep those reasons confidential.
But with only 12 players remaining in New Zealand, selectors elected to call on the .....
Trott states case in tour game
Jonathan Trott inked his name into England's Test team with a measured century on the second day against Bangladesh A in Chittagong.
Trott's commanding knock of 101 before retiring all but assured him a role in Friday's series opener, while Matt Prior made a fine unbeaten 73 of his own as the tourists converted their overnight 68-3 into 281-7 declared, a lead of 79.
The home side were th.....
Trott's commanding knock of 101 before retiring all but assured him a role in Friday's series opener, while Matt Prior made a fine unbeaten 73 of his own as the tourists converted their overnight 68-3 into 281-7 declared, a lead of 79.
The home side were th.....
Clarke leaves Kiwi tour
Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke has returned home from the tour of New Zealand for personal reasons, Cricket Australia have confirmed.
The 28-year-old right-hander leaves the side on the eve of Tuesday's third one-day international against the Black Caps in Hamilton.
It is believed Clarke's departure relates to an issue with his fiancee Lara Bingle, who has announced she is to sue f.....
The 28-year-old right-hander leaves the side on the eve of Tuesday's third one-day international against the Black Caps in Hamilton.
It is believed Clarke's departure relates to an issue with his fiancee Lara Bingle, who has announced she is to sue f.....
New Zealand call-up for Stewart
New Zealand have drafted batsman Shanan Stewart into their one-day squad to face Australia to cover for recent injuries.
Both Ross Taylor and James Franklin will miss the third game of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series with fitness problems and it is uncertain if they will be able to take any further part in the five-match series.
Stewart will join the team in Hamilton where the third game .....
Both Ross Taylor and James Franklin will miss the third game of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series with fitness problems and it is uncertain if they will be able to take any further part in the five-match series.
Stewart will join the team in Hamilton where the third game .....