Warwickshire need only 41 on the final morning at The Oval to complete a win that will give them a 15-point lead at the top of the First Division, with a fourth victory in six matches.
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Shivnarine Chanderpaul injury is latest worry for Windies
Tuesday 08 May 2012
For five minutes yesterday, before the rains came back, a dressing room held its collective breath. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, the world's No 1 batsman, on whose shoulders reside almost all West Indies' hopes for the Test series against England, summoned the team physiotherapist.
Afghan women look to emulate meteoric rise of the men's team
Monday 05 March 2012
Being a woman in Afghanistan is not easy, being a woman in Afghanistan who wants to play cricket only ups the difficulty level. “Women,” says Diana Barakzai, “are victims of unacceptable rules that prevented them leaving the house.”
Gunn faces new inquiry into her bowling action
Saturday 03 March 2012
England seam bowler Jenny Gunn has been reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on account of her bowling action in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
Callum Flynn: From battling cancer to batting for England
Friday 02 March 2012
The 16-year-old cricketer fought off bone cancer and loves his role with disability team. He's also Britain's 'kindest kid'. He talks to Jack Gaughan
Eoin Morgan must fight for England Test return says Andy Flower
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Team director Andy Flower has warned Eoin Morgan there will be no easy return to England's Test side after being dropped for next month's trip to Sri Lanka.
England women seal whitewash
Monday 27 February 2012
England Women wrapped up a 4-0 series triumph after winning their final Twenty20 match against New Zealand by five wickets in Invercargill. New Zealand made 109 for six, Anya Shrubsole and Georgia Elwiss taking two wickets each. England reached their target with seven balls to spare for a whitewash of the completed matches – Saturday's fourth rubber was washed out.
England prepare Twenty20 comeback against Pakistan
Friday 24 February 2012
England were today digesting the disappointment of their opening defeat in the three-match Twenty20 series against Pakistan, and planning already how they can come back to win 2-1.
England team director Andy Flower wins two coaching awards
Wednesday 30 November 2011
England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive David Collier has praised the work of England team director Andy Flower after he claimed two awards last night at the 2011 UK Coaching Awards.
Shane Warne confirms return to cricket for Big Bash League
Tuesday 08 November 2011
Shane Warne's return from retirement has been confirmed after the Melbourne Stars announced the legendary leg-spinner will play for them in the inaugural Big Bash League.
Lancashire bowl their way to Finals Day
Tuesday 09 August 2011
Following three successive quarter-final defeats, Lancashire are heading to Twenty20 Finals Day again after an impressive bowling display suffocated Sussex.
Swann makes an early mark as England stars return to the fold
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Sussex 304 Nottinghamshire 5-1
Champagne moment at last for England's drinks carrier
Saturday 19 March 2011
James Tredwell feels bowling aggressively helped him make the most of his rare one-day chance, reports Stephen Brenkley
Strauss hails gamble that paid off
Friday 18 March 2011
Captain delighted as new boys Tredwell and Wright see off West Indies in thriller
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