Cricket: October 2009 Archives

England coach Andy Flower is confident that Kevin Pietersen will be fit to play in both the one-day and Test series in South Africa.

South Africa one-day star Johan Botha's bowling action has been cleared for the third time after being questioned in a domestic match.

Kevin Pietersen believes his enforced break from cricket has rekindled his love for the game after a difficult year.

Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine has been forced to pull out of the one-day series against India after breaking a finger.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has accused Jonathan Trott of celebrating with South Africa after they beat England last year.

Surrey wicketkeeper Jonathan Batty has quit The Oval and joined Gloucestershire on a three-year deal.

Alastair Cook has confirmed he would "love" to captain England for the tour of Bangladesh if Andrew Strauss is told he can rest.

Pakistan captain Younus Khan hopes his side can echo the strong New Zealand team bond, when they face the Black Caps next week.

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi says he will play just one-day and Twenty20 international cricket until the next World Cup.

Indian star Sachin Tendulkar believes the use of more technology should be brought in to help umpires make the correct decisions.

Daniel Vettori says he will happily take on a player-coach role with New Zealand for the short term, but ruled out making it permanent.

South Africa's chief selector, Mike Proctor, says Herschelle Gibbs still has an international future after dropping him from the squad.

Andy Moles said his position had become "untenable" after announcing his resignation as coach of the New Zealand cricket team.

New South Wales captain Simon Katich feels his young players have learnt a lot after winning the Twenty 20 Champions League final.

Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini have been axed from the South African one-day team to face Zimbabwe and England.

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur believes Steve Harmison's absence from the England touring party will give his side an edge.

Derbyshire have been boosted by the news Australian batsman Chris Rogers has agreed a one-year deal to return as captain next season.

Kent have pulled out of the race to sign Matthew Hoggard, leaving Leicestershire and Worcestershire to battle it out for his signature.

Michael Vaughan has told the England selectors Andrew Strauss, Paul Collingwood and Jimmy Anderson should not go to Bangladesh.

Justin Langer admitted it was sad to call time on his career with Somerset after they crashed out of the Twenty20 Champions League.

Trinidad and Tobago skipper Daren Ganga was in bullish mood after Kieron Pollard's whirlwind innings saw them beat New South Wales.

Steve Harmison says he has not made a decision to retire from international cricket despite being omitted from the South Africa tour.

Michael Clarke believes Australia have "a lot of work to do" after being named as his country's new Twenty20 captain.

Marcus Trescothick has returned home from the Champions League Twenty20 in India after his 'stress-related illness' returned.

Australian paceman Ryan Harris has joined Yorkshire as the Tykes overseas player for 2010.

Matthew Hoggard will speak to Leicestershire about joining them but he insists he has yet to decide where his future lies.

Andrew Flintoff has revealed he does not feel injured and is more frustrated at having to wait to be able to return to cricket.

All-rounder Jacob Oram has announced his retirement from Test cricket but will represent New Zealand in the shorter forms of the sport.

Matthew Hoggard has spoken of his disappointment after being told he must leave Yorkshire after 15 years for "financial reasons".

England captain Andrew Strauss has hinted he may miss next February's tour to Bangladesh to avoid burn-out.

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram may be set to quit Test and 50-over one-day cricket due to ongoing injury problems.

Somerset's Alfonso Thomas says he used his experience to stay calm and hit the winning runs off the final ball to beat Deccan Chargers.

Somerset opener Marcus Trescothick has been named as the Professional Cricketers' Association's Player of the Year.

Kevin Pietersen claims it was 'a blessing in disguise' injury forced him to miss most of England's Ashes win 'to get my hunger back'.

Steve Harmison's international career is in doubt after England's selectors left him out of the Test squad to tour South Africa.

England's defence of the Ashes during 2010-11 will start at the Gabba in Brisbane on November 25 after the schedule was finalised.

Andrew Strauss says he feels Kevin Pietersen will be fit and available for England's upcoming tour of South Africa.

Ricky Ponting picked out Shane Watson for praise after his unbeaten 105 guided Australia to Champions Trophy final glory.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and New Zealand counterpart Daniel Vettori have both praised the current Champions Trophy tournament.

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has admitted that he will call time on his cricket career if he suffers another serious injury.

England's Paul Collingwood could miss the upcoming Champions League event after picking up a muscle injury in the Champions Trophy.

Captain Andrew Strauss slammed England's poor batting display after their nine-wicket Champions Trophy semi-final loss to Australia.

Andrew Strauss has urged England to seize the "great chance" they have to beat Australia and book a Champions Trophy final place.

Stuart Broad and Matt Prior are both doubts for England's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia on Friday.

England coach Andy Flower is confident that Kevin Pietersen will be fit to play in both the one-day and Test series in South Africa.

South Africa one-day star Johan Botha's bowling action has been cleared for the third time after being questioned in a domestic match.

Kevin Pietersen believes his enforced break from cricket has rekindled his love for the game after a difficult year.

Australia wicket-keeper Tim Paine has been forced to pull out of the one-day series against India after breaking a finger.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has accused Jonathan Trott of celebrating with South Africa after they beat England last year.

Surrey wicketkeeper Jonathan Batty has quit The Oval and joined Gloucestershire on a three-year deal.

Alastair Cook has confirmed he would "love" to captain England for the tour of Bangladesh if Andrew Strauss is told he can rest.

Pakistan captain Younus Khan hopes his side can echo the strong New Zealand team bond, when they face the Black Caps next week.

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi says he will play just one-day and Twenty20 international cricket until the next World Cup.

Indian star Sachin Tendulkar believes the use of more technology should be brought in to help umpires make the correct decisions.

Daniel Vettori says he will happily take on a player-coach role with New Zealand for the short term, but ruled out making it permanent.

South Africa's chief selector, Mike Proctor, says Herschelle Gibbs still has an international future after dropping him from the squad.

Andy Moles said his position had become "untenable" after announcing his resignation as coach of the New Zealand cricket team.

New South Wales captain Simon Katich feels his young players have learnt a lot after winning the Twenty 20 Champions League final.

Herschelle Gibbs and Makhaya Ntini have been axed from the South African one-day team to face Zimbabwe and England.

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur believes Steve Harmison's absence from the England touring party will give his side an edge.

Derbyshire have been boosted by the news Australian batsman Chris Rogers has agreed a one-year deal to return as captain next season.

Kent have pulled out of the race to sign Matthew Hoggard, leaving Leicestershire and Worcestershire to battle it out for his signature.

Michael Vaughan has told the England selectors Andrew Strauss, Paul Collingwood and Jimmy Anderson should not go to Bangladesh.

Justin Langer admitted it was sad to call time on his career with Somerset after they crashed out of the Twenty20 Champions League.

Trinidad and Tobago skipper Daren Ganga was in bullish mood after Kieron Pollard's whirlwind innings saw them beat New South Wales.

Steve Harmison says he has not made a decision to retire from international cricket despite being omitted from the South Africa tour.

Michael Clarke believes Australia have "a lot of work to do" after being named as his country's new Twenty20 captain.

Marcus Trescothick has returned home from the Champions League Twenty20 in India after his 'stress-related illness' returned.

Australian paceman Ryan Harris has joined Yorkshire as the Tykes overseas player for 2010.