Cricket: December 2009 Archives

Graem Swann says he is 'having the time of his life' after helping England to an innings win against South Africa in the second Test.

Graeme Swann's second 'five-for' helped England secure a memorable Second Test win over South Africa in Durban.

Nathan Hauritz was the star for Australia as his maiden first class five-wicket haul helped them to a First Test win over Pakistan.

Paul Collingwood has been sent for a scan on the finger he dislocated during fielding practice at Kingsmead.

Australia took a big step to winning the first Test against Pakistan after establishing a lead of 307 by stumps on day three.

Lancashire have confirmed that they have signed Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their overseas player for the 2010 season.

Nathan Hauritz was the star man for Australia on the second day of the first Test with Pakistan struggling to avoid the follow-on.

England's Graham Onions says the second Test in Durban is "in the balance" after a late rally dragged England back into contention.

Mis-firing opener Alastair Cook has been backed by England captain Andrew Strauss going into the second Test against South Africa.

Shane Watson and Simon Katich missed out on centuries as they helped Australia to 305-3 in the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith believes England's weak middle order means they will stick with six batsmen in Durban.

Kevin Pietersen says he does not mind being booed but draws the line when opposition fans swear at him in front of children.

New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has announced his retirement from Test cricket after revealing his body can't cope with the strain.

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says he hopes to begin batting again in January as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

Jonathan Trott has said he is ready to face any verbals from his former countrymen when England play South Africa in the second Test.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants his players to improve their discipline after the ill-tempered Test series with the West Indies.

Paul Collingwood says he tried to keep Graham Onions relaxed by ribbing him about his bat as the Durham pair guided England to safety.

Paceman Stuart Broad has been warned by former England captain Michael Vaughan to concentrate on his cricket and stop moaning.

Australia took the final West Indies wicket in just three-and-a-half overs on the final day of the third Test to win the series 2-0.

England's Stuart Broad doesn't expect to face disciplinary action after questioning umpires during the first Test against South Africa.

Referee Jeff Crowe has banned India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for two one-day internationals as India maintained a slow over-rate.

West Indies captain Chris Gayle hit a quick-fire 102 to leave his side on 214-2 in response to Australia's 520-7 in the third Test.

International Cricket Council president David Morgan says he would 'be surprised' if day-night Tests are not being played by 2012.

An arm injury to Australia captain Ricky Ponting may take the gloss off their fine performance against the West Indies.

Kent spinner James Tredwell has been called up for the England Test squad as a "like for like" replacement for Graeme Swann.

Pakistan have given themselves a chance of saving the third Test with New Zealand after a solid batting performance on day four.

England's Ashes heroes have been honoured with the Team of the Year prize at the 2009 BBC Sports Personality show in Sheffield.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes England star Kevin Pietersen will receive a hostile reception in the first Test next week.

Andrew Strauss admitted there are still injury worries surrounding James Anderson ahead of the first Test with South Africa.

Pakistan's openers hit back with an unbroken stand of 128 after Daryl Tuffey's unbeaten 80 gave New Zealand a huge first-innings lead.

Coach Andy Flower is hopeful that Jimmy Anderson will prove his fitness for England's first Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

The traditional MCC v county champions curtain-raiser will be played in Abu Dhabi and with pink balls under lights in March 2010.

South Africa batsman Jacques Kallis has been using an oxygen chamber to try and regain fitness for the first Test with England.

Imran Farhat carried his bat for 117 but New Zealand dismissed Pakistan for just 223 on day one of the third and final Test in Napier.

Glamorgan are reportedly close to capturing Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait for next year's Twenty20 campaign.

West Indies legend Joel Garner has hit out at the umpire decision review system now being used in Test cricket.

England coach Andy Flower says he is not worried by James Anderson's persistent knee injuries and is determined to get him fit.

A decision on whether Younus Khan will tour with Pakistan to Australia will be made by chief selector Iqbal Qasim.

Chris Gayle's 11th Test century has given the West Indies a chance of victory over Australia on the final day as they lead by 296 runs.

England legend Graham Gooch has hinted he is keen to continue working with the England batsmen after the first Test in South Africa.

India's innings and 24-run third Test win against Sri Lanka has made them the world's top-ranked Test team for the first time.

Durham seamer Mark Davies has been added to the England Test squad in South Africa as cover for James Anderson and Ryan Sidebottom.

New Zealand are staring at a heavy defeat in the second Test with Pakistan after slipping to 70-3 in the second innings in Wellington.

Shane Watson hit an unbeaten 96 as Australia responded to the West Indies total of 451 in confident fashion in the second Test.

Virender Sehwag failed to reach a third triple century but India declared on 726-9 on day three of the final Test against Sri Lanka.

Dwayne Bravo's century helped West Indies to a decent total of 336-6 on the opening day of the second Test against Australia.

Australia paceman Brett Lee has attempted to save his career in cricket by undergoing surgery to correct ligament damage in his elbow.

Matt Prior is aiming to improve his form in one-day internationals after managing just two half-centuries in 52 matches.

All-rounder Kyle McCallan has confirmed his decision to retire from international cricket with Ireland after winning a record 226 caps.

Dale Steyn is set to be rested for South Africa's final match of the one-day series against England due to a hamstring injury.

New Zealand will be without injured paceman Shane Bond for the final two Tests of the current series against Pakistan.

Andy Flower says he is confident that Kevin Pietersen will recapture his form soon after struggling in the current ODI series.