Bangladesh hire Andy Roberts
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to hire Andy Roberts, the former West Indian fast bowler, to coach their quick bowlers. The board is expected to finalise the contract immediately so that they are…
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USA stutter to victory
There were no surprises on the first day of the ICC World Cup Qualifying Series 2004, as Bermuda, USA and Canada swept past their opponents. Of the three hapless teams, only Cayman Islands put up…
Wasim pulls out with tonsilitis as batsmen toil
Hampshire received an early blow in the Frizzell County Championship match against Somerset at The Rose Bowl when Wasim Akram pulled out of the squad at the last minute suffering from tonsilitis.An urgent call to…
Somerset very pleased for Johnson says Anderson
After hearing about the selection of fast bowler Richard Johnson for England, Somerset Chief Executive Peter Anderson told me, "Of course we are very pleased for him, particularly after the disappointment of being called up…
Keightley resigns as Australian women's coach
Lisa Keightley: "I've enjoyed my time [with the team] but now is the time for me to pursue other opportunities" © Getty Images Lisa Keightley, who has been coach of the Australian women's team since…
Records tumble in Afro-Asia Cup
Shaun Pollock did complete justice to his role as a specialist batsman in the Afro-Asia Cup © AFP Contrary to popular perception, the recently concluded Afro-Asia Cup was hardly a dull affair. Though the Asia…
Ganguly targets World Cup
Sourav Ganguly: 'People in India are very fragile. They can change decisions upon one win or one loss' © AFP Sourav Ganguly has insisted that the Indian selectors will "have to" consider him for the…
Kremerskothen and Duval awarded full contracts
The Tasmanian Cricket Association has announced the second round of contracts for the 2005-06 season and awarded Scott Kremerskothen and Chris Duval with full contracts. The Tasmanian board had earlier announced a list of 20…
Players say facilities are not up to scratch
Westpac Park: ranked the worst ground in New Zealand© Getty ImagesA large majority of New Zealand first-class cricketers have labelled playing and practice facilities in their country as substandard. In a recent survey, most players…
Aussie Simon Katich flies into the Rose Bowl
Simon Katich, the Australia `A' player, and Hampshire's second overseas signing met the press at the Rose Bowl today (Friday), just seven hours after landing at Heathrow Airport.Asked why he chose to come to Hampshire,…