Andrew Flintoff is returning home from the West Indies as he looks to cure the hip problem that has kept him out of the Barbados Test.
Cricket: February 2009 Archives
Warne wants more from Monty
Shane Warne feels England's selectors should not forget Monty Panesar despite the fact he has "not improved" as a bowler.
Trio handed Barbados chance
Ravi Bopara, Tim Ambrose and Ryan Sidebottom are the three new additions to the England team for the fourth Test with the West Indies.
Warne makes Flintoff claim
England will only win the 2009 Ashes if all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is fully fit, according to Australia legend Shane Warne.
Upbeat Flintoff eyes quick return
Andrew Flintoff believes he will be fit to play in the upcoming IPL despite his continuing injury problems on tour with England.
Pace ace could get England chance
Amjad Khan took five wickets and Ian Bell hit 72 as England drew their tour match against the Barbados President's XI.
Bopara braced for England call
Ravi Bopara hit an unbeaten 124 on Sunday - then targeted a start for England in Thursday's fourth Test against West Indies.
ECB drop Flintoff IPL block hint
The England and Wales Cricket Board could prevent Andrew Flintoff from playing in the Indian Premier League over his fitness concerns.
England confirm star's injury blow
England have confirmed that Andrew Flintoff's hip injury will rule him out of their fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados.
Flowers looks to become head coach
England assistant cricket coach Andy Flower has said he would like to be the next national team's head coach.
Gayle wants more from Windies
West Indies captain Chris Gayle hopes his side will not have to hang on for dear life when the next Test begins in Barbados.
Strauss remaining positive
England captain Andrew Strauss is remaining positive despite drawing the third Test with the West Indies when needing just one wicket.
England sweat on Flintoff's fitness
Leading strike bowler Andrew Flintoff's hip problem could derail England's bid to defeat West Indies and draw the Test series at 1-1.
England ace eyes 'phenomenal' win
Steve Harmison claims England face their biggest day of the winter as they look to bowl out the West Indies and win the third Test.
Clarke vows to soldier on
Under-fire Giles Clarke has defiantly insisted he will not resign as chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Collingwood leads England charge
Paul Collingwood is hopeful England can take advantage of their strong position in the third Test at the ARG.
Schedule has hit squad - Ponting
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his side's gruelling schedule has contributed to the spate of injuries in his squad.
Aussies record single run victory
Australia snatch victory away from New Zealand by just one run as the tourists fall short in Sydney in a tense Twenty20 contest.
Third Test to go-ahead despite protests
The hastily-arranged third Test match between England and the West Indies has been given the go-ahead at Antigua's Recreation Ground.
Vaughan will snub SOS call
Former captain Michael Vaughan has insisted he will not be jetting to the Caribbean to rescue England against West Indies.
Heavy defeat can spur us on - Collingwood
Paul Collingwood claims the heavy innings defeat to the West Indies in the first Test will spur England on to success in the series.
Flintoff not fazed by mauling
Andrew Flintoff is convinced England have the character to bounce back from their 51 all-out mauling by West Indies.
Australia victory sets up series finale
The Hussey brothers provided the inspiration for Australia as they beat New Zealand by six wickets in the latest ODI in Adelaide.
Worcestershire seal new Solanki deal
Worcestershire captain Vikram Solanki has agreed a new four-year contract at New Road that should keep him at the club until 2012.
Clarke re-elected as ECB chairman
Giles Clarke has been re-elected to the post of England and Wales cricket board chairman for the next two years.
Marshall pays the price
The West Indies have axed Xavier Marshall from their squad for the second Test against England which begins on Friday in Antigua.
Boycott lays into England stars
Former England batsman Geoff Boycott feels that many of the current England squad have not improved as players in recent times.
Sri Lank end Indian streak
Tillakaratne Dilshan's 97 helps Sri Lanka avoid a series whitewash against India as the home side recorded a comfortable 68 run win.
Haddin century gives Aussies victory
Australia win their first game in the one-day series with New Zealand by 32 runs to halt a five-match losing streak.
Strauss left red faced after England collapse
England captain Andrew Strauss says he is angry with his side after they crashed to an innings and 23 run defeat to the West Indies.
Lancashire in Prince coup
Lancashire have signed South Africa vice-captain Ashwell Prince on a short-term contract for the start of the new domestic season.
England hit by Sarwan referral decision
The referral system decision to reverse West Indies' batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan's lbw was the main talking point on day two of the Test.
Top dollar paid for Pietersen and Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have become the costliest cricketers in the Indian Premier League after being bought for $1.55m.
New boys asked to change Australia fortunes
Uncapped opener Phillip Hughes has been included in Australia's squad for their tour of South Africa, which starts later this month.
Kev won't change for anyone
Kevin Pietersen says he won't change his attacking philosophy after receiving criticism having missed out on another Test century.
Strauss seeks squad unity
Andrew Strauss believes the rest of the squad must follow Kevin Pietersen's example to get England back among cricket world's elite.
IPL auction to feature just seven Englishmen
England will have just seven players involved in the IPL's auction on Friday after Ian Bell, Matt Prior and 13 others were left out.
Flintoff still a doubt for first Test
Freddie Flintoff is optimistic he can prove his fitness so he is able to start in the first Test against the West Indies on Wednesday.
Harmy returns to happy hunting ground
Steve Harmison has reiterated his desire to play for England ahead of the first Test with the West Indies which starts on Wednesday.
Ponting takes a break
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is to miss his side's next two one-day internationals with New Zealand to recharge his batteries.
Thrilling opener goes Kiwis way
New Zealand edged the thrilling but low-scoring first one-day international by two wickets against Australia in Perth.
ICC seek new Champions Trophy venue
The International Cricket Council have confirmed that an alternative venue will be sought for this year's Champions Trophy.
England re-awarded Oval Test win
The International Cricket Council has amended the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test against Pakistan back to an England win.
Freddie coming home
Andrew Flintoff is returning home from the West Indies as he looks to cure the hip problem that has kept him out of the Barbados Test.
Warne wants more from Monty
Shane Warne feels England's selectors should not forget Monty Panesar despite the fact he has "not improved" as a bowler.
Trio handed Barbados chance
Ravi Bopara, Tim Ambrose and Ryan Sidebottom are the three new additions to the England team for the fourth Test with the West Indies.
Warne makes Flintoff claim
England will only win the 2009 Ashes if all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is fully fit, according to Australia legend Shane Warne.
Upbeat Flintoff eyes quick return
Andrew Flintoff believes he will be fit to play in the upcoming IPL despite his continuing injury problems on tour with England.
Pace ace could get England chance
Amjad Khan took five wickets and Ian Bell hit 72 as England drew their tour match against the Barbados President's XI.
Bopara braced for England call
Ravi Bopara hit an unbeaten 124 on Sunday - then targeted a start for England in Thursday's fourth Test against West Indies.
ECB drop Flintoff IPL block hint
The England and Wales Cricket Board could prevent Andrew Flintoff from playing in the Indian Premier League over his fitness concerns.
England confirm star's injury blow
England have confirmed that Andrew Flintoff's hip injury will rule him out of their fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados.
Flowers looks to become head coach
England assistant cricket coach Andy Flower has said he would like to be the next national team's head coach.
Gayle wants more from Windies
West Indies captain Chris Gayle hopes his side will not have to hang on for dear life when the next Test begins in Barbados.
Strauss remaining positive
England captain Andrew Strauss is remaining positive despite drawing the third Test with the West Indies when needing just one wicket.
England sweat on Flintoff's fitness
Leading strike bowler Andrew Flintoff's hip problem could derail England's bid to defeat West Indies and draw the Test series at 1-1.
England ace eyes 'phenomenal' win
Steve Harmison claims England face their biggest day of the winter as they look to bowl out the West Indies and win the third Test.
Clarke vows to soldier on
Under-fire Giles Clarke has defiantly insisted he will not resign as chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Collingwood leads England charge
Paul Collingwood is hopeful England can take advantage of their strong position in the third Test at the ARG.
Schedule has hit squad - Ponting
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his side's gruelling schedule has contributed to the spate of injuries in his squad.
Aussies record single run victory
Australia snatch victory away from New Zealand by just one run as the tourists fall short in Sydney in a tense Twenty20 contest.
Third Test to go-ahead despite protests
The hastily-arranged third Test match between England and the West Indies has been given the go-ahead at Antigua's Recreation Ground.
Vaughan will snub SOS call
Former captain Michael Vaughan has insisted he will not be jetting to the Caribbean to rescue England against West Indies.
Heavy defeat can spur us on - Collingwood
Paul Collingwood claims the heavy innings defeat to the West Indies in the first Test will spur England on to success in the series.
Flintoff not fazed by mauling
Andrew Flintoff is convinced England have the character to bounce back from their 51 all-out mauling by West Indies.
Australia victory sets up series finale
The Hussey brothers provided the inspiration for Australia as they beat New Zealand by six wickets in the latest ODI in Adelaide.
Worcestershire seal new Solanki deal
Worcestershire captain Vikram Solanki has agreed a new four-year contract at New Road that should keep him at the club until 2012.
Clarke re-elected as ECB chairman
Giles Clarke has been re-elected to the post of England and Wales cricket board chairman for the next two years.



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