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England whitewash hopes washed out

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England lost their perfect record on this tour of South Africa as rain denied them in the second Twenty20 international of three at Potchefstroom

England whitewash hopes washed out

England women wrap up T20 series

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England women followed their clean sweep in the one-day series against South Africa women with a 2-0 triumph in the Twenty20 rubber. Chasing 119, they won with seven wickets and 25 balls to spare.

England women wrap up T20 series

Edwards hails healthy competition

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England women captain Charlotte Edwards believes the healthy competition for places within the squad is bringing the best out of her players after a highly successful tour of South Africa.

Edwards hails healthy competition

Edwards eyes New Zealand challenge

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Following the successful tour of South Africa, captain Charlotte Edwards already has her sights set on England women’s trip to New Zealand as significant preparation for the World Twenty20.

Edwards eyes New Zealand challenge

Proteas and Windies reach World Cup

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

South Africa and West Indies have qualified for the 2013 Women’s World Cup thanks to topping their pools in the qualifying tournament, held at Dhaka.

Proteas and Windies reach World Cup

Women’s World Cup spots decided

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Sri Lanka and Pakistan booked their places at the 2013 Women’s World Cup with victories in their final qualifying matches in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Women’s World Cup spots decided

Bangladesh women gain ODI status

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Bangladesh women have acquired one-day international status for the first time after defeating the USA at the ICC’s World Cup qualifying event.

Bangladesh women gain ODI status

Brunt rested for New Zealand tour

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Katherine Brunt has been rested for England women’s tour of New Zealand in February, but Beth Morgan has been named in the 15-player squad.

Brunt rested for New Zealand tour

Bates takes New Zealand reins

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

New Zealand women have appointed all-rounder Suzie Bates as their new captain, replacing Aimee Watkins who retired from all forms of cricket in July

Bates takes New Zealand reins

Edwards up for William Hill prize

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England women captain Charlotte Edwards has been nominated for the William Hill Sports Woman of the Year award. Voting is open until December 20, with the winner announced the following day.

Edwards up for William Hill prize

England rest Brunt for Kiwi tour

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England will rest pace bowler Katherine Brunt for their tour of New Zealand, with young seamer Anya Shrubsole called up to the squad.

England rest Brunt for Kiwi tour

Houghton lands Derbys coach role

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:54 +0000

Former Zimbabwe batsman David Houghton rejoins Derbyshire as a specialist batting coach.

Houghton lands Derbys coach role

Too much at stake to fail ‎

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AFTER yet another year of habitual turbulence, West Indies cricket starts 2012 with an issue that is potentially more damaging than any of the several others responsible for the current depressed state of the game in the region.

Without judicious handling, there have already been portents, as unimaginable as they are, that it could lead to the separation from West Indies cricket of Guyana, one of the pillars of its strength from its very beginnings.

First lady of cricket

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:51 +0000

You do not have to be a cricket fan to be proud of the fact that T&T’s, more specifically Moruga’s Merissa Ria Aguilleira, is the captain of the our national and the West Indian cricket team. The charming 26-year-old has risen through the cricketing ranks from 2002, becoming a member of the T&T senior team in 2005 (its captain from 2007) and the West Indies team in 2008 (its captain from 2009). A right-handed middle order batter (or batswoman if you prefer) as well as a wicketkeeper, she has been rated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as one of the most inspirational captains in the world, having participated in the ODI World Cup in Australia in 2009 and leading the regional team to the semi-final at the World T20 in 2009 along with the series win against world champions England in the same year.

Limited overs wont help Bermudas progress; Sobers

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:50 +0000

West Indies legend Gary Sobers believes Bermuda’s cricketers will never reach their full potential being fed an exclusive diet of limited overs cricket.

The standard of local cricket has noticeably eroded in recent years with many attributing the gradual decline to Bermuda Cricket Board’s (BCB) decision to do away with open cricket.

Local cricket’s governing body scrapped the open format prior to the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada and attempts since then to reintroduce it to the domestic programme have proven to be both unsuccessful and widely unpopular among players.

Ramnarine warns WICB: Tread carefully on Guyana dispute

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:48 +0000

West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) president Dinanath Ramnarine warned the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) against imposing sanctions against the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) that will negatively affect players' ability to practise their trade or profession.

During a news conference at WIPA headquarters on Edward Street, Port of Spain, yesterday, the WIPA boss insisted: "We will not allow a West Indies tournament to proceed or West Indies team to be selected in which the Guyana players are not considered for representation or from which a Guyana team is debarred."

Berbice officials support government takeover of GCB

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:46 +0000

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):Berbice officials have congratulated the government for their appointment of an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to supervise the affairs of cricket in the country.

This is part of the fallout from a legal challenge about the legitimacy of the current Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) executive after the last annual general meeting, when there was an election of officers.

Hilaire says WICB, WIPA need third party intervention

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:44 +0000

West Indies cricket did not have a merry Christmas, with several outstanding issues in the air, most notably the love/hate relationship between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA).

And mediation looks like the best hope for bringing closure to most of these outstanding matters, according to WICB CEO Ernest Hilaire.

Kirk Edwards to lead B’dos in CT20

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:43 +0000

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados defied conventional wisdom and chose Kirk Edwards to lead the national team in the Caribbean Twenty20 Championship next month.

Edwards gained the nod ahead of all-rounder Dwayne Smith for the tournament, which Barbados co-hosts with Antigua and opens on January 9.

The 27-year-old Edwards impressed for West Indies in Tests over the last year, but he has failed to make the same impact in the shorter versions of the game — and was not considered for the national side for last year's CT20.

2011 in review: Quotes of the Year – part one

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:42 +0000

Cricket365 looks back at the past year continues as we pick out the Quotes of the Year. Well, for the first half of 2011 anyway.

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2011 in review: Quotes of the Year – part one

Tony Cozier made MCC life member

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:41 +0000

London: Noted West Indies cricket commentator Tony Cozier has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for his contribution to the game for over half a century.

"Knowing the illustrious company I now join, I am truly flattered by the honour cricket's foremost club has bestowed on me," Cozier was quoted as saying in an MCC media release.

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Tony Cozier made MCC life member

Sir Viv critical of WICBs treatment of Gayle

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:41 +0000

CHRIS Gayle can, for at least a few more days, rest easy – he still has at least one high-profile fan in the Caribbean.

Former West Indies captain, Sir Vivian Richards, has come forward in defence of the embattled Jamaican opener and has criticised the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for its handling of the protracted and still ongoing saga involving the two parties.

Kashmir ‘pitch diggers’ acquitted

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:31 +0000

Twelve men accused of digging up a cricket pitch at the first international match held in Indian-administered Kashmir are acquitted – 28 years on.

Kashmir ‘pitch diggers’ acquitted

Tendulkar misses out on milestone

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:30 +0000

Sachin Tendulkar falls short in his bid to become the first player to score 100 international centuries, after earlier passing 15,000 runs in Tests in India’s five-wicket win against the West Indies.

Tendulkar misses out on milestone

WI earn thrilling draw with India

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:30 +0000

India wrap up a 2-0 series win against West Indies after the third Test finishes in a thrilling draw.

WI earn thrilling draw with India

England announce 2012 schedule

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:28 +0000

England announce their summer schedule for 2012, which includes tours by West Indies, Australia and South Africa.

England announce 2012 schedule

England stunned by Windies in T20

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:27 +0000

England’s summer ends on a low as they lose to the West Indies by 25 runs in the second T20 international at The Oval.

England stunned by Windies in T20

When West Indies ruled the world

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:24 +0000

Oliver Brett reviews Fire in Babylon

When West Indies ruled the world

Cricketers will be paid ‘next week’

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:21 +0000

The Sri Lankan sports minster vows to resolve the issues surrounding the non-payment of the nation’s cricket team next week.

Cricketers will be paid ‘next week’

Discussions over Sri Lanka salaries

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:20 +0000

The International Cricket Council is in discussions with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations over salaries owed to the Sri Lanka team.

Discussions over Sri Lanka salaries

Ajmal leads Pakistan to victory

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:17 +0000

A superb five-wicket haul from Saeed Ajmal helps Pakistan to overcome a negative Sri Lanka in the second Test in Dubai.

Ajmal leads Pakistan to victory

Sri Lanka military takes over stadium maintenance

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:17 +0000

Sri Lanka’s armed forces are to take over maintenance of the most prestigious cricket stadiums amid a debt crisis.

Sri Lanka military takes over stadium maintenance

Sri Lanka cricketers ‘not paid’

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:16 +0000

The Sri Lanka Cricket board has confirmed that national cricket players have not been paid for months as a result of the financial crisis after hosting the World Cup.

Sri Lanka cricketers ‘not paid’

Sri Lanka triumph in South Africa

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Sri Lanka end a run of 15 Tests without a win to claim their first ever victory in South Africa.

Sri Lanka triumph in South Africa

Sri Lanka crushed by South Africa

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:13 +0000

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by an innings within three days after the tourists’ top order collapse against the Proteas’ pace attack at Centurion.

Sri Lanka crushed by South Africa

S Africa confident on Philander

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:13 +0000

South Africa expect pace bowler Vernon Philander to be fit for the second Test against Sri Lanka, which begins in Durban on Boxing Day.

S Africa confident on Philander

Australia tie series in thriller

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:10 +0000

Australia beat South Africa by two wickets on the final day to level their two-match series 1-1.

Australia tie series in thriller

Cricketing legend D’Oliveira dies

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:08 +0000

Former England all-rounder Basil D’Oliveira, who the South African government refused to allow to tour in 1968, has died at the age of 83.

Cricketing legend D’Oliveira dies

Van Jaarsveld cancels Leics deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:06 +0000

South African batsman Martin van Jaarsveld pulls out of a deal to sign for Leicestershire and retires from county cricket.

Van Jaarsveld cancels Leics deal

SA rout Aussies by eight wickets

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:05 +0000

Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla both hit centuries to help guide South Africa to an eight-wicket win over Australia inside three days in the first Test.

SA rout Aussies by eight wickets

S Africa comeback shocks Aussies

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:03 +0000

South Africa produce an astonishing comeback to beat Australia by three wickets and tie the Twenty20 international series 1-1.

S Africa comeback shocks Aussies

Riaz recalled to Pakistan squad

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:01 +0000

Pakistan recall left-arm pace bowler Wahab Riaz for the three-Test series against England in the United Arab Emirates.

Riaz recalled to Pakistan squad

Pakistan want home series in 2012

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:50:00 +0000

The Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping international cricket will return to the country in 2012.

Pakistan want home series in 2012

Cricketers lose sentence appeal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:59 +0000

Ex-Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt and bowler Mohammad Amir lose appeals against their sentences for a spot-fixing scam.

Cricketers lose sentence appeal

Pakistan secure series after draw

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:57 +0000

Pakistan win the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka after the final match in Sharjah finishes in a draw.

Pakistan secure series after draw

ICC says corruption not rampant

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:56 +0000

Cricket’s anti-corruption chief Sir Ronnie Flanagan insists illegal betting is not endemic in the game, in the wake of three Pakistan players being jailed for spot-fixing.

ICC says corruption not rampant

Pakistan cricketers jailed for bet scam

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:55 +0000

Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt is jailed for 30 months, Mohammad Asif for one year and Mohammad Amir for six months for their parts in the conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls in a Test match last year. Pakistan cricketers … Continue reading →

Kiwis edge Australia in thriller

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:53 +0000

New Zealand beat Australia by seven runs in Hobart, to record their first victory over them on Australian soil since 1985 and draw the Test series 1-1.

Kiwis edge Australia in thriller

Pattinson sets up Australia win

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:52 +0000

Debutant seamer James Pattinson’s five-wicket haul inspires Australia to a nine-wicket win against New Zealand in the first Test at the Gabba.

Pattinson sets up Australia win

Ryder equals six-hitting record

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:50 +0000

New Zealand’s Jesse Ryder equals the first-class record for most sixes in an innings as he smashes 16 against Australia A in Brisbane.

Ryder equals six-hitting record

Extra Cover Cricket » International

England whitewash hopes washed out

England women wrap up T20 series

Edwards hails healthy competition

Edwards eyes New Zealand challenge

Proteas and Windies reach World Cup

Women’s World Cup spots decided

Bangladesh women gain ODI status

Brunt rested for New Zealand tour

Bates takes New Zealand reins

Edwards up for William Hill prize

England rest Brunt for Kiwi tour

Houghton lands Derbys coach role

Too much at stake to fail ‎

First lady of cricket

Limited overs wont help Bermudas progress; Sobers

Ramnarine warns WICB: Tread carefully on Guyana dispute

Berbice officials support government takeover of GCB

Hilaire says WICB, WIPA need third party intervention

Kirk Edwards to lead B’dos in CT20

2011 in review: Quotes of the Year – part one

Tony Cozier made MCC life member

Sir Viv critical of WICBs treatment of Gayle

Kashmir ‘pitch diggers’ acquitted

Tendulkar misses out on milestone

WI earn thrilling draw with India

England announce 2012 schedule

England stunned by Windies in T20

When West Indies ruled the world

Cricketers will be paid ‘next week’

Discussions over Sri Lanka salaries

Ajmal leads Pakistan to victory

Sri Lanka military takes over stadium maintenance

Sri Lanka cricketers ‘not paid’

Sri Lanka triumph in South Africa

Sri Lanka crushed by South Africa

S Africa confident on Philander

Australia tie series in thriller

Cricketing legend D’Oliveira dies

Van Jaarsveld cancels Leics deal

SA rout Aussies by eight wickets

S Africa comeback shocks Aussies

Riaz recalled to Pakistan squad

Pakistan want home series in 2012

Cricketers lose sentence appeal

Pakistan secure series after draw

ICC says corruption not rampant

Pakistan cricketers jailed for bet scam

Kiwis edge Australia in thriller

Pattinson sets up Australia win

Ryder equals six-hitting record

Limited overs wont help Bermudas progress; Sobers

Sir Viv critical of WICBs treatment of Gayle