Cricket
England lose early wickets
England lost three wickets for only 17 runs to make an unlikely one-day international chase of 354 for six still more difficult at Newlands tonight.
Inside Cricket
Statistics tossed aside by Strauss
Friday, 27 November 2009
England captain confident despite the importance of the fall of the coin at Newlands
Strauss hails Broad progress
Friday, 27 November 2009
Andrew Strauss believes Stuart Broad has taken significant strides on the road to becoming a "complete cricketer".
ECB pledges cash for flood-hit clubs
Friday, 27 November 2009
The England and Wales Cricket Trust has made an emergency relief fund of £50,000 available to flood-affected cricket clubs in Cumbria.
Sreesanth marks India return with six-wicket haul
Friday, 27 November 2009
In a busy day of Test cricket yesterday India took command against Sri Lanka, New Zealand stayed ahead of Pakistan and Australia and West Indies shared the honours on day one.
Stuart Broad: 'What happened at The Oval will always lift me'
Thursday, 26 November 2009
After injury threatened to end his tour, the fast bowler is back – and in bouyant mood. Ahead of tomorrow's match at the daunting Newlands ground, Stephen Brenkley hears him explain why he can take England's solid start to another level.
Dravid goes fourth on Test run-scorers' list
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Rahul Dravid completed his 28th Test century and moved into fourth place on the all-time scorers' list as India tightened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka yesterday.
Swann could miss Newlands clash
Thursday, 26 November 2009
England will be reinforced by Stuart Broad's pace for tomorrow's third one-day international at Newlands - but must wait to see whether off-spinner Graeme Swann is fit to face South Africa.
Are South Africa really as good as they think they are?
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
England feared a tough tour but the hosts are already showing signs of weakness, writes Stephen Brenkley in Cape Town.
Anderson eager for Newlands return
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
James Anderson is preparing to return to the scene of one of his most memorable performances for England.
Broad in contention for England
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Stuart Broad is expected to be fit to take part in England's third one-day international against South Africa at Newlands.
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