Pakistan's Mohammad Aamer warned over clash with Ricky Ponting

The Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer was warned about his conduct after clashing with the Australia captain Ricky Ponting on the first day of the Lord's Test yesterday. Aamer was spoken to by the...

Test recall for Malinga

The 26-year-old has been included in a 16-man squad for the three-Test series which starts in Galle on July 18. Malinga, who last played in a Test in November 2007, has been limited to one-day competition...

Pakistan have put infighting behind them, says captain Shahid Afridi

Pakistan have solved their disciplinary problems and head into todays first Test against Australia as a united force confident of victory, said the new Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi. The 30-year-old...

Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni shows off his bride

The Indian cricket captain was acclaimed throughout the country for winning the first ICC Twenty20 World Cup trophy in 2007. News of his marriage generated headlines at the weekend. The media on...

All smiles as Shahid Afridi leads Pakistan to Twenty20 series victory against Australia

Pakistan were a team at each other’s throats until recently making the MCC’s decision to sponsor their series against Australia under the Spirit of Cricket banner almost the ultimate cricketing definition...

Party time as Pakistan end losing streak against Australia

Pakistan's band of travelling showmen made Edgbaston their home stage with a thrilling performance of fast bowling and big hitting that had a noisy crowd recreating the atmosphere of Lahore or Karachi....

Indian cricket captain ties the knot

The wedding, at Vishranti Resorts at Bidhauli, was a private affair attended by only close family and friends, the daily newspaper said. The Times said teammates Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra were...

Steyn and Botha have Windies on rack

The home team produced another inept batting display to reach the close of play with a 19-run lead and only three wickets left. The defiant Shivnarine Chanderpaul was 57 not out and Sulieman Benn...

Ponting wants Tait return

Shaun Tait's successful NatWest Series rehabilitation is already raising the question of whether his body could withstand a return to Test, and specifically Ashes, cricket too. Ricky Ponting has...

Ricky Ponting proves his appetite to remain Australia's top dog

There comes a time in every great player's career when the milestones crop up so frequently that instead of being proof of ability they begin to weigh heavily. Each one says: "How much more of this...