Ponting century sets up 203-run demolition
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Fraser Watts was the first of Glenn McGrath's three victims when he played on © Getty Images The Australia fast bowlers might have hogged a bit of the…
Bracewell praises in-form bowlers
John Bracewell is pleased with Michael Mason's new-ball efforts © Getty Images New Zealand's batsmen have been in terrific form since the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in February but John Bracewell, the coach, believes the efforts of…
Muralitharan aims for career-best moment
Muttiah Muralitharan: "This may be my last World Cup so if we can win it will be the greatest moment in my life" © AFP Muttiah Muralitharan says a victory in the World Cup final…
Sri Lanka earn consolation victory
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Mahela Jayawardene's 83 carried Sri Lanka to a competitive total that proved to be beyond Pakistan's reach © AFP Dilhara Fernando, an accurate set of throws and the…
Jones suffers further setback
Jones returned to action this season, but again his knee has flared up © Getty Images Simon Jones has suffered yet another setback in his recovery from the knee surgery he underwent last season and…
Dravid confident that experienced batsmen will fire
Dravid emphasised that the key to a good showing on this tour lays with the success of the experienced batting line-up © Getty Images The Indian team left Mumbai on Tuesday night for their three-month…
Astle ends first-class career
Nathan Astle was uncertain of his future with Canterbury after quitting international cricket earlier this year © Getty Images Nathan Astle, the former New Zealand batsman, has quit first-class cricket after he had himself excluded…
Wavell Hinds banned for allegedly abusing umpires
Wavell Hinds may be out for the rest of the year for alleged verbal abuse of umpires © AFP Jamaica captain Wavell Hinds has been banned for the rest of the year for alleged verbal…
Kent weigh up options over Worcestershire abandonment
Kent are considering taking legal action in their bid to challenge theECB's decision to award them only four points for the abandoned matchagainst Worcestershire at Kidderminster in July.The Championship match was scheduled for Worcester's New…
My dream is to see India play China – Speed
Malcolm Speed, the ICC's chief executive, is happy that the Twenty20 format of the game was fast gaining popularity around the world."Eighteen months ago I had said Twenty20 cricket will be a phenomenon. There was…