Habibul Bashar – leading by responsiveness
© Getty ImagesIt is one thing to be the leader of a successful team. It is another thing entirely to have to struggle against the tide on a daily basis. But in Habibul Bashar, Bangladesh…
Rudolph wages a lone battle
Live scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsJacques Rudolph showed strong resolve and sturdy defence, keeping one end up as wickets fell around him© AFPMuttiah Muralitharan moved ahead of Shane Warne, snapping up wicket number 528, as Sri…
Dillon devastates Bangladesh's top order
9 overs Bangladesh 24 for 5 need another 246 runs to beat West Indies 269 for 3 (Gayle 99, Hinds 82) Live scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsChris Gayle carves another boundary on his way to 99©…
'I'll take five against Australia any day'
It was hard work for Daniel Vettori, but in the end the rewards came© Getty ImagesDaniel VettoriOn the dayThe first session was a bit tough, but we managed to pull it back in the middle.…
Nazmul Hossain included in squad for second Test
Nazmul Hossain: rewarded for his good performances in the one-dayers© AFPNazmul Hossain, a 17-year-old right-arm seamer, has been included in Bangladesh's squad for their second Test against India, which starts at Chittagong on Friday.Nazmul hasn't…
Defeat was a 'kick up the arse', says Vaughan
Michael Vaughan: defeat was "a hell of a surprise"© CricinfoMichael Vaughan was a concerned England captain in the aftermath of hisside's comprehensive seven-wicket defeat at Potchefstroom, describing theresult as a "kick up the arse" ahead…
A true West Indian spirit
Ebullient. That's how his friend and former Test player, Andy Ganteaume remembers Robert Julian Christiani, who died at the beginning of 2005 after prolonged illness. "If I had to pick an entertainer, Robert would be…
Harris and Tait snuff out Tasmania's light
ScorecardIn a surprising turn of events, South Australia defended a low total of 218 by beating Tasmania by 20 runs at Adelaide. This left Tasmania's fate in the hands of Victoria, who require only two…
'Batting order for the Tests is fixed' – Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly: 'Our batting order for the Tests is fixed'© Getty ImagesSourav Ganguly has said that India won't be shuffling with its batting order for the Tests, and hinted that Yuvraj Singh may miss out…
Financial incentives to pick English players
Counties are going to be encouraged to field English-qualified players through a new financial incentives scheme, which the ECB will announce at their strategic review on April 19. Seventy cricketers who are not qualified for…