We fear England but can win the World Cup – Lara
Brian Lara is talking up West Indies' chances © Getty Images What chance do West Indies have of lifting the World Cup? I'm quietly confident we can win it, and I think the players are…
Buchanan admits ploy to challenge rivals
John Buchanan: "There were a whole lot of pieces that went into getting us to the World Cup" © Getty Images John Buchanan claims he taunted England and New Zealand on purpose during the CB…
England seamer Tom Cartwright dies
Tom Cartwright: almost unplayable on uncovered pitches © Playfair Cricket Monthly Tom Cartwright, who played five Tests for England in the mid 1960s as a medium-pace seamer, has died at the age of 71. He…
Whatmore 'ready' if offered India job
Whatmore: 'I had a short discussion with Ravi about taking up the job of coaching India and I have said in the affirmative' © Getty Images Dav Whatmore, the Bangladesh coach, says he has had…
Peter West dies at 83
Peter West: covered everything from the Olympics to rugby and Wimbledon, via Come Dancing Peter West, for many years the avuncular anchorman for the BBC's televised cricket, died this morning at his home in Bath…
Kallis shepherds South Africa to victory
49.3 overs Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out 'It was classic Kallis - knowing exactly what to do in the situation and figuring out which bowlers to score off and how' © Getty Images…
Murali's six-for drives away rainy-day blues
StumpsScorecard and ball-by-ball detailsHow they were out Muralitharan celebrates yet another wicket on his way to figures of 6 for 28© AFP On a second consecutive day of rain-marred cricket, Sri Lanka made the most…
Spillover contests, and captains with a point to prove
A similar sight in the ODI series would surely make Rahul Dravid, the Indian captain, a pleased man © Getty Images Kevin Pietersen v RP SinghKevin Pietersen is by far England's best one-day batsman. He…
Aaron Bird cleared of suspect action
A back injury meant Aaron Bird could not have his action tested until this month © Getty Images Aaron Bird, the New South Wales fast bowler, has had his bowling action cleared by Cricket Australia.…
Flower reprimanded by ECB
Grant Flower, the Essex batsman, has been reprimanded under the ECB's disciplinary code following an incident against Derbyshire last week.The two umpires, George Sharp and Barry Dudleston, reported Flower for a Level One breach of…