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Shaun Pollock's paternity leave may be just the window of opportunity that Monde Zondeki needs to launch a successful Test career. SL board looking for modernisation Sri Lanka's cricket authorities are planning to modernize Sinhalese Sports Club ground as a venue equal to world headquarters Lord's, the cricket board said Friday. Anwar on brink of retirement Saeed Anwar is set to bring an end to his international career after being overlooked for the forthcoming series against Bangladesh. Famous fan: Hugh Cornwell Hugh Cornwell, former lead singer of The Stranglers, talks to BBC Sport about his passion for cricket. The big league of Conquerors Like the proverbial rise of the Phoenix, Steve Waugh has managed to comeback from the "ashes" (pun intended) to prove his critics wrong once again. The likely lads The retirement of Darren Gough coupled with England's pallid performances at both Edgbaston and Lord's should ensure a lively and lengthy selection meeting tonight before David Graveney announces the 3rd Test squad on Saturday. Flintoff looks for Lord's return After his century for England last weekend, Andrew Flintoff is used to performing under pressure, and he gets a rare opportunity to do that on the county stage on Saturday. Shoaib to return to Durham next month The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) is allowing fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to re-join Durham after the first two tests against Bangladesh this month. Nimbus denies Ganguly deal The Times of India quoted Harish Thawani, co-chairman of WSN, as saying: "We have given no such proposal to Ganguly, nor are we contemplating to. Ganguly very much with Percept, says its CEO Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly's marketing agent on Thursday sought to scotch speculation about their star client severing ties with them in favour of a multi-million-rupee deal with another marketing giant. Law is on Warne's side, insists May Australian Cricketers' Association chief executive Tim May has fired back at anti-drugs chiefs' claims that his body is helping to undermine the integrity of Shane Warne's ban. C K Nayudu Cup from Sep. 5 in Kashmir The prestigious C K Nayudu under-19 cricket tournament will be held in the Kashmir valley from September 5 to 12, official sources said on Friday. Simon's road to recovery Glamorgan and England fast bowler Simon Jones has finally made his comback after a long injury lay-off. Window of opportunity for Ramesh Powar Ramesh Powar's inclusion in the list of 36 probables for the home series against New Zealand is a victory of sorts for the stocky Mumbai all-rounder, who has been knocking on the doors of the selectors for a few seasons now. Cricket's fall - everybody to be blamed The Australians though are not the only cricket nation to be guilty of such a trait. Indeed, it is universal. Graeme Smith feels his age in England At 22, Graeme Smith may be old enough to captain South Africa with distinction, but he is not old enough to be considered a safe risk behind the wheel of a car. Outrage at £100 fine for 'racist' cricket club Pressure is growing on a West Yorkshire village cricket league to beef up its "mild" punishment for a club whose supporters barracked visiting Asian players as members of al-Qaida. Jones misfires on return Glamorgan and England bowler Simon Jones made his long-awaited return from a career-threatening knee ligament injury on Wednesday. Kallis aims for 4-0 victory at Oval Jacques Kallis arrived back in London this week with one ambition: to turn 1-0 at Lord's into 4-0 by the time the team comes out of The Oval. Pakistan's reserve wicket-keeper caught in passport lock Pakistan's reserve wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal is unable to return home in time for training after his boss in England locked his passport away and went on holiday, Pakistan's Cricket Board said on Thursday. | |||
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