Cricket: March 2009 Archives

Daniel Flynn, Kyle Mills and Tim Southee have been added to the New Zealand squad for the third and final Test against India.

Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen will both be fit for England's final one-day international against the West Indies on Friday.

VVS Laxman's 14th Test century helped India gain a draw from the second Test with New Zealand and hold a 1-0 lead with one to play.

England captain Andrew Strauss was pleased with his side's all-round performance as they took the fourth rain-hit ODI in Barbados.

Stand-in coach Andy Flower has slammed claims that Kevin Pietersen is not committed to helping England be a success in the West Indies.

Captain Andrew Strauss wants a much-improved display from England in Sunday's one-day clash against the West Indies in Barbados.

Kent's Graham Ford has pulled out of the running to be England's next coach due to the time being taken to make an appointment.

Captain Andrew Strauss has admitted that England felt humiliated following their eight-wicket ODI mauling against the West Indies.

South Africa's Mickey Arthur would be interested in becoming the new England coach but only after his current contract expires in 2011.

Kevin Pietersen says he is still upset at losing the England captaincy, while he can't wait to get home from the poor West Indies tour.

Jesse Ryder scored his second successive century as New Zealand finished day one of the second Test with India on 351-4.

Andrew Flintoff will play this Friday in England's third one-day international against West Indies at the Kensington Oval.

South Africa heads the list to host this year's IPL tournament because of its favourable weather conditions, says chairman Lalit Modi.

Jacques Kallis feels Sunday's victory over Australia in the final Test will stand them in good stead for the visit of England.

West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor has been roundly praised after standing in his final Test in Cape Town on Sunday.

England and Wales have emerged as favourites to host the IPL after it was decided to move it from India due to security concerns.

England captain Charlotte Edwards says their World Cup final win against New Zealand was the culmination of four years of work.

The Indian Premier League will be held outside the country after the government failed to give approval for matches to go ahead.

West Indies coach John Dyson has admitted to the blunder that gifted England victory in Friday's opening one-day international.

Kevin Pietersen admits he would have reservations about taking the England captaincy if it was offered to him again in the future.

Sachin Tendulkar's 42nd Test century has put India in a dominating position after three days of the first Test with New Zealand.

Paul Collingwood is set to be handed the captaincy for England's one-day side if Andrew Strauss fails to shake off a hamstring injury.

Indian politicians have rejected a second revised playing schedule for the Indian Premier League, which is due to start in early April.

Andrew Strauss felt England did not play smart cricket after falling to defeat by six wickets in the Twenty20 match in Trinidad.

Australia's Brett Lee intends to use the Indian Premier League to sharpen up his bowling fitness ahead of the Ashes in England.

Kevin Pietersen says losing to the West Indies was "horrible" as he prepares for the upcoming one-day series in the Caribbean.

West Indies will be without captain Chris Gayle for Sunday's Twenty20 match against England due to a groin injury.

Australia have maintained their place as the world's top Test team after securing an impressive series victory over South Africa.

Ryan Sidebottom has been ruled out of England's one-day series with the West Indies because of an Achilles tendon injury.

Australia need eight wickets on day five to win the second Test and take the series against South Africa in Durban.

England Lions need nine wickets on the final day to win their Test with New Zealand A after Luke Wright smashed a rapid century.

England paceman Stuart Broad has slammed the Caribbean pitches but believes his side can still win the final Test.

Paul Collingwood feels England will take advantage of a deteriorating pitch to beat the West Indies in the fifth Test.

Kevin Pietersen is to seek advice before deciding whether to sign a contract with IPL side Bangalore Royal Challengers.

ICC referee Chris Broad has been criticised for comments he made following the attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team in Pakistan.

The second one-day international between New Zealand and India in Wellington was abandoned due to rain with India on 188-4.

Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi says the upcoming tournament will be played despite the attack on the Sri Lankan team.

Bangladesh have acted on government advice about security concerns and decided to postpone Pakistan's upcoming tour of the country.

The England-based cricketers due to play in the Indian Premier League will receive security advice before deciding whether to feature.

Pakistan captain Younus Khan has described Tuesday's terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team as a "deplorable act".

Thilan Samaraweera is to undergo surgery on his wounded knee in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team.

Andrew Strauss backed England's bowling attack after the draw in Barbados, on a pitch he said was 'not good for Test cricket'.

Officials have confirmed the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been called off after an attack on the Sri Lankan team bus.

Australia have won the first Test against South Africa by 162 runs after dismissing the hosts for 291 on day five in Johannesburg.

Runs continue to flow around the world as Sri Lanka were eventually dismissed for 606 on day two of the second Test with Pakistan.

Steve Harmison is set to hold talks with England captain Andrew Strauss as he looks to win back his place in the Test side.

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has backed the umpire referral system after getting two out of three lbw decisions in his favour.

Daniel Flynn, Kyle Mills and Tim Southee have been added to the New Zealand squad for the third and final Test against India.

Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen will both be fit for England's final one-day international against the West Indies on Friday.

VVS Laxman's 14th Test century helped India gain a draw from the second Test with New Zealand and hold a 1-0 lead with one to play.

England captain Andrew Strauss was pleased with his side's all-round performance as they took the fourth rain-hit ODI in Barbados.

Stand-in coach Andy Flower has slammed claims that Kevin Pietersen is not committed to helping England be a success in the West Indies.

Captain Andrew Strauss wants a much-improved display from England in Sunday's one-day clash against the West Indies in Barbados.

Kent's Graham Ford has pulled out of the running to be England's next coach due to the time being taken to make an appointment.

Captain Andrew Strauss has admitted that England felt humiliated following their eight-wicket ODI mauling against the West Indies.

South Africa's Mickey Arthur would be interested in becoming the new England coach but only after his current contract expires in 2011.

Kevin Pietersen says he is still upset at losing the England captaincy, while he can't wait to get home from the poor West Indies tour.

Jesse Ryder scored his second successive century as New Zealand finished day one of the second Test with India on 351-4.

Andrew Flintoff will play this Friday in England's third one-day international against West Indies at the Kensington Oval.

South Africa heads the list to host this year's IPL tournament because of its favourable weather conditions, says chairman Lalit Modi.

Jacques Kallis feels Sunday's victory over Australia in the final Test will stand them in good stead for the visit of England.

West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor has been roundly praised after standing in his final Test in Cape Town on Sunday.

England and Wales have emerged as favourites to host the IPL after it was decided to move it from India due to security concerns.

England captain Charlotte Edwards says their World Cup final win against New Zealand was the culmination of four years of work.

The Indian Premier League will be held outside the country after the government failed to give approval for matches to go ahead.

West Indies coach John Dyson has admitted to the blunder that gifted England victory in Friday's opening one-day international.

Kevin Pietersen admits he would have reservations about taking the England captaincy if it was offered to him again in the future.

Sachin Tendulkar's 42nd Test century has put India in a dominating position after three days of the first Test with New Zealand.

Paul Collingwood is set to be handed the captaincy for England's one-day side if Andrew Strauss fails to shake off a hamstring injury.

Indian politicians have rejected a second revised playing schedule for the Indian Premier League, which is due to start in early April.

Andrew Strauss felt England did not play smart cricket after falling to defeat by six wickets in the Twenty20 match in Trinidad.

Australia's Brett Lee intends to use the Indian Premier League to sharpen up his bowling fitness ahead of the Ashes in England.