Reuters: Cricket News

Samuels found guilty of bookmaker link

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:50:37 +0530

MIAMI (Reuters) - West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been provisionally suspended after he was been found guilty of breaching regulations after a probe into allegations of links with a bookmaker, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Monday.

Hoggard has points to prove to selectors and batsmen

Tue, 13 May 2008 01:36:33 +0530

LONDON (Reuters) - Matthew Hoggard has points to prove to both the selectors and the England batsmen if he makes the starting XI for Thursday's opening test against New Zealand at Lord's.

Australia's Clarke may miss first West Indies test

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:11:04 +0530

BRISBANE, Australia (Reuters) - Australia batsman and vice-captain Michael Clarke may miss next week's first test against West Indies following the death of his fiancee's father, Australian Associated Press reported on Monday.

England go for tried and tested against New Zealand

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:51:55 +0530

LONDON (Reuters) - England's selectors kept faith with the players who beat New Zealand earlier this year by naming an unchanged team, plus fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, in a 12-man squad against the same opposition for this week's first test.

Australia wary of facing improving West Indies

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:09:09 +0530

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's cricketers flew out of Sydney on Saturday bracing themselves for a tough tour of the West Indies.

Australia to play three tests and five ODIs in South Africa

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:16:07 +0530

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Australia will play three tests, five one-day internationals and two Pro20 matches on their tour of South Africa from February to April next year, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday.

England's Flintoff out of first two New Zealand tests

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:01:44 +0530

LONDON (Reuters) - All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of England's first two tests against New Zealand after picking up a side strain playing for Lancashire, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.

ICC warns Indian board over 'poor' pitch in Kanpur

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:29:22 +0530

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued an official warning to the Indian board on Friday over the sub-standard pitch used for last month's final test against South Africa in Kanpur.

New Zealand coach Bracewell to leave next year

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:26:09 +0530

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - National cricket coach John Bracewell will not seek reappointment when his contract expires next April, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.

Rashid in no hurry for England call-up

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:11:05 +0530

SOUTHAMPTON, England (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.