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BCCI may ban Bhajji for a year

2008-05-09 20:00:22

While there is a view that Bhajji had been delivered a sufficiently hard rap on the knuckles, officials said that it would not be easy to ignore physical assault.

Cricket democracy

2008-05-09 20:00:22

Favourites have lost sheen, trends have appeared and vanished. At about the halfway mark, IPL is wide open.

Chris Tremlett shines for England Lions

2008-05-09 19:23:00

Chris Tremlett emerged from a disappointing winter to press his claims for an England recall with an eye-catching display for the Lions against New Zealand.

Tremlett impresses for Lions

2008-05-09 19:13:06

Chris Tremlett pressed claims for a full England recall on day two of the Lions' tour match against New Zealand.

Royals claim IPL win

2008-05-09 19:07:45

The Rajasthan Royals completed a facile eight wicket victory over a lacklustre Deccan Chargers side in Friday's Indian Premier League action.

Anderson Puts Up His Hand

2008-05-09 19:05:25

Jimmy Anderson underlined his England claims as Lancashire wrapped up their first LV County Championship win of the season.

Rajasthan humble Deccan Chargers by 8 wickets

2008-05-09 18:15:29

An inspired performance by the bowlers backed by a powerful knock by Yusuf Pathan helped Rajasthan Royals to mark an easy 8-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in their 30th IPL encounter.

Warne elects to bowl against Chargers

2008-05-09 16:00:18

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Deccan Chargers in their 30th Indian Premier League tie at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Wicketless Hoggard fails his fizzical in final warm-up before first New Zealand Test

2008-05-09 15:45:10

Matthew Hoggard's bid to reclaim his England place suffered a blow at the Rose Bowl today as he failed to claim a wicket for the Lions against New Zealand

Bermuda receives ground approval

2008-05-09 15:38:03

Bermuda will host their first international match in four years when they play Scotland in the Intercontinental Cup after the National Sports Centre ground received ICC approval.

Colly suffers late setback

2008-05-09 15:34:11

England batsman Paul Collingwood has suffered a shoulder injury less than a week before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

INTERVIEW-Cricket-Rashid in no hurry for England call-up

2008-05-09 15:19:45

SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 9 (Reuters) - Adil Rashid is one of English cricket's hottest prospects but there is more pressure on him than most because he has a rare quality for his country -- he bowls leg-spin.

Collingwood suffers injury scare

2008-05-09 15:11:39

Paul Collingwood has given England an injury scare ahead of the first Test against New Zealand after having an injection in his right shoulder following Durham's Championship defeat against Lancashire.

Australia mourns the death of Jack Gibson - considered the greatest coach in history

2008-05-09 15:10:17

Australian rugby league was today mourning the death of a man widely acknowledged as the greatest coach in the history of the game. Jack Gibson, whose thirst for innovation and grasp of new technology revolutionised coaching in rugby league, lost his two-year battle with illness just hours before the centenary Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney

Tea Report: Nottinghamshire 202 & 279; Kent 238

2008-05-09 14:43:54

Wicketkeeper Chris Read hauled Nottinghamshire back into this match with a fine 88 that helped his team move towards a sizeable victory target for Kent to tackle.

Colly Cops Shoulder Injury

2008-05-09 14:36:05

Paul Collingwood has injured his shoulder less than a week before the first Test.

Collingwood suffers injury worry

2008-05-09 14:27:25

England batsman Paul Collingwood has a shoulder problem just days before the Lord's Test against New Zealand.

Law: England Must Pick England

2008-05-09 14:23:16

Stuart Law insists Andrew Flintoff remains a 'no-brainer' selection for England's first Test next week.

Niraj Patel in as Rajasthan field

2008-05-09 14:21:53

Shane Warne chose to chase in the return match between Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers in Jaipur perhaps keeping in mind that the last time the two sides met, Warne led a 17-run charge in the final over.

Rajasthan win toss, elect to bowl

2008-05-09 14:20:10

In the return leg of the DLF IPL, the Rajasthan Royals have elected to bowl first against the Deccan Chargers in Jaipur.

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India thrash Pakistan in last league match of Asia Cup

2008-05-09 14:00:25

Three-time champions India geared up for Sunday's final against Sri Lanka with a resounding 206-run victory over Pakistan in their last league encounter of the Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla on Friday.

England wicketkeeper Ambrose withdraws from Warwickshire's clash at Derby after injury scare

2008-05-09 14:00:17

England wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose did not take the field for Warwickshire at Derby today due to a stiff neck

New Zealand have no chance in series, insists former England coach Lloyd

2008-05-09 14:00:17

Former coach David Lloyd believes England will win the Test series against New Zealand 3-0 - with or without Andrew Flintoff

Australia mourns the death of Jack Gibson - considered the greatest coach in history

2008-05-09 14:00:17

Australian rugby league was today mourning the death of a man widely acknowledged as the greatest coach in the history of the game. Jack Gibson, whose thirst for innovation and grasp of new technology revolutionised coaching in rugby league, lost his two-year battle with illness just hours before the centenary Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney.

"I'd suggest that England will very comfortably win every Test match this Summer" - RW

2008-05-09 13:48:36

"I'd suggest that England will very comfortably win every Test match this Summer" - RW

Franchises to remain for 2008-09

2008-05-09 13:41:40

South Africa's existing franchises will remain in place for at least one more season after Cricket South Africa decided to postpone an evaluation of the system.

Brad Hodge named as shadow player

2008-05-09 13:37:00

Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced Victorian batsman Brad Hodge will act as a shadow player for Michael Clarke on Australia’s VB Tour of the West Indies.