Wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior believes England can “create a bit of a legacy” after they officially became the world’s number one Test team following their 4-0 series whitewash over India.
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Morgan’s England in Irish clash
Eoin Morgan believes his selection as England captain for Thursday’s game against Ireland in his native Dublin is a “huge compliment” to Irish cricket.
Windies weakened for England T20s
West Indies name four uncapped players in an inexperienced squad for the two Twenty20 internationals against England at The Oval in September.
Gooch backs ‘match-winning’ Cook
England batting coach Graham Gooch insists Alastair Cook will prove himself to be a top one-day batsman and captain for England.
Strauss sets out winter tour goal
England captain Andrew Strauss says his side still need to improve if they are to succeed on their winter tours.
England complete India whitewash
England inflict another heavy defeat on India to complete a 4-0 series whitewash as Sachin Tendulkar falls nine runs short of a landmark 100th international century.
Sehwag & Sharma out of ODI series
India’s Virender Sehwag and Ishant Sharma are ruled out of the forthcoming one-day international series with England because of injury.
England turn screw against India
India trail by 488 runs after limping to 103-5 in reply to England’s 591-6 declared on day three of the fourth Test at The Oval.
England on top despite Dravid ton
India trail England by 162 runs after reaching the close on 129-3 with one day left of the fourth Test at The Oval.
Morgan to lead England in Ireland
Dublin-born Eoin Morgan will captain England’s one-day side for the first time, against Ireland as James Taylor, Jonathan Bairstow, Ben Stokes and Scott Borthwick are called up.
Bell and Pietersen punish India
Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell hit a record 350-run partnership against India as England end day two on 457-3.
Pick your England XI
Captain Morgan salutes Irish game
Eoin Morgan believes his selection as England captain for the one-day international with Ireland in Dublin is a “huge compliment” to Irish cricket.
O’Brien predicts repeat dose
Kevin O’Brien accepts he may never match the stunning century that helped Ireland to a famous World Cup win over England – but insists his side are more than capable of repeating the result.
England take opening honours
Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan vindicated Andrew Strauss’ decision to bowl first as England dominated the opening day at Edgbaston. The hosts were 84 without loss at stumps, 140 behind.
Bresnan delighted with England’s day
England would certainly have settled for the strong position they hold in third npower Test at the start of play on day one, according to Tim Bresnan.
England players star in awards longlist
Jonathan Trott is in the running for four International Cricket Council awards and Graeme Swann three. They are among eight England players who have been nominated for the Player of the Year gong.
U19 World Cup heads to Australia
The 2012 Under-19 World Cup will be held in Australia, it has been confirmed. The reigning champions will defend their crown on home soil.
England dominate struggling India
Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan share eight wickets as England bowl out India for 224 before captain Andrew Strauss hits an unbeaten fifty on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.
England v India third Test day one as it happened
England reach 84-0 at stumps after dismissing India for 224 on day one of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Claude Henderson brings the Foxes to Amstelveen
As part of his benefit year, Leicestershire and former VRA Amsterdam spinner Claude Henderson will lead his county in a match for the Maurits van Nierop Foundation in Amstelveen on Thursday.
MacLeod thumps hundred as Saltires crush Cavaliers
Calum MacLeod last night smashed a sensational century as the Saltires warmed-up for their CB40 return with a thumping win over the Scotland Cavaliers.
Returning Sehwag goes first ball
Stuart Broad had Virender Sehwag caught behind on review from the first ball the fit-again opener faced as England made a fine start at Edgbaston. Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid consolidated.
Blog – England’s best XI?
Is the 2011 vintage England’s best side of all time?
Test can boost country – Strauss
England captain Andrew Strauss believes the third Test against India can provide a feelgood factor after continued rioting.
WICB Statement on MOU/CBA Negotiations with WIPA
The West Indies Cricket Board is immensely pleased with the commencement of negotiations with WIPA for a revised MOU/CBA. In recent years there has been much distrust and acrimony between the Board and WIPA.
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Wins for T&T and St Lucia in Women’s League
Bridgetown, Barbados, CMC – Rain affected most of the games on the opening day of the WICB Regional Women’s 50-over Competition. In between the showers, reigning champions Trinidad & Tobago made a winning start to the competition, narrowly edging Jamaica by three runs, and former champions St. Lucia posted a solid 95-run victory over Dominica.
In the feature match at the Banks Brewery Ground, T&T defied a fine all-round performance from West Indies Women’s all-rounder Shanel Daley to win. Daley stroked 60, and fellow West Indies Women’s all-rounder Stafanie Taylor made 45, as the Jamaicans, chasing 160 for victory, were restricted to 159 for seven in their allocation of 50 overs. Gaitri Seetahal was the pick of the T&T bowlers with two for 16.
Strauss expects India response
Andrew Strauss and company may be on the verge of becoming the first England side to top the Test rankings, but they remain wary of an India comeback in the third npower Test at Edgbaston.
Tremlett misses third Test
Chris Tremlett has been ruled out of the third npower Test against India at Edgbaston because of a back injury. The paceman will receive “ongoing treatment” ahead of the fourth Test at the Kia Oval.
England expect Test to go ahead
England are preparing for the third Test against India at Edgbaston as normal, despite concerns following the overnight riots in Birmingham.
Tremlett to miss third Test
Chris Tremlett has been ruled out of the third npower Test against India at Edgbaston because of a back injury. The paceman will receive “ongoing treatment” ahead of the fourth Test at the Kia Oval.
Bopara targets Edgbaston century
Recalled batsman Ravi Bopara has his eyes on an Edgbaston hundred which will prove he has the same big-match mettle as Jonathan Trott. “This is a little window of opportunity for me,” he explained.
Tremlett ruled out of third Test
England fast bowler Chris Tremlett will miss the third Test against India because of a back injury.
Under 19 Tournament batting and bowling
Georgetown, Guyana – Jamaican opener John Campbell and Trinidad and Tobago’s spinner Derone Davis were the leading performers with bat and ball in the just-concluded West Indies Cricket Board’s Regional Under-19 three-day tournament.
Campbell, the well-built left-hander, made the most runs (326) an average of 81.5 per innings. He had a topscore of 175 in the final round, which set-up Jamaica’s title-clinching win over Windward Islands.
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Six-wicket Mendis makes history
Ajantha Mendis becomes the first bowler to take six wickets in a Twenty20 international as Sri Lanka wrap up a 2-0 series win over Australia.
Dilshan inspires Sri Lanka to win
Tillakaratne Dilshan scores his maiden Twenty20 international century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 35 runs in Pallekele.
Home comforts for Bell
Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell is relishing the prospect of helping England become the number one ranked Test team in the world with victory over India in the third npower Test on his home ground.
Bopara prepared for new challenge
Essex batsman Ravi Bopara believes he is a different player now from the one he was when he won his last Test cap for England two years ago.
Bopara aims to grab Test chance
Ravi Bopara is confident he will make an impression for England when he returns to the Test team against India at Edgbaston.
Zimbabwe win on return to Tests
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 130 runs in their first Test for nearly six years.
Afghanistan takes first ODI against Canada
Afghanistan has struck first in the 2 match ODI series against Canada, winning by 2 wickets at King City.
Double Borren strike maintains VRA’s advantage
A fighting 94 from Hendrik van der Dussen was not quite enough to take HCC to victory over the leaders on Sunday, while ACC continued to breathe down their necks with an eight-wicket win over VOC Rotterdam.
Poloc steal march on rivals after win over Weirs
Poloc not only demolished south Glasgow rivals Weirs but also stole a march on the rest of the SNCL Championship sides by beating the elements.
Stirling beat Ayr and the elements
Les Sutton, the Stirling president, paid tribute to rivals Ayr after Saturday’s relegation clash was allowed to go the distance at a damp New Williamfield.
Festival of Cricket hits Birmingham
In the build up to the third npower Test at Edgbaston, the ECB has announced a new initiative to raise awareness of the ways people can participate in cricket across the West Midlands.
Will Gayle ever play for Windies again?
CaribbeanCricket.com has learnt that Chris Gayle has applied to the West Indies Cricket Board for an unconditional No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the next three years. What this confirms is what had been suspected but never announced by Gayle – that he has as his priority playing in international Twenty20 leagues across the globe and that he will only make himself available to play for the West Indies when these leagues are not on. </p
Ramnarine withdraws from CBA negotiations
The Board of Directors of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) has selected the team which will conduct crucial negotiations with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to revise the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). </p
Depleted India lose Zaheer
Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the remainder of India’s tour of England. He requires ankle surgery and treatment for the hamstring problem which has limited his involvement in the npower Test series.
India lose Zaheer
Zaheer Khan has been ruled out of the remainder of India’s tour of England. He requires ankle surgery and treatment for the hamstring problem which has limited his involvement in the Test series.
India’s Zaheer out of Test series
India’s pace bowler Zaheer Khan will miss the rest of the England tour with ankle and hamstring injuries.