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England captain Alastari Cook expects test for bowlers

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:19:00 +1200

England skipper Alastair Cook has cautioned against expecting Headingley to be a bowler's paradise in the second cricket and final Test against New Zealand.

ICC cuts Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy after IPL probe

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:04:00 +1200

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf was withdrawn from the Champions Trophy next month by the ICC on Thursday because Indian police are conducting an investigation into his performances during the ongoing IPL.

Vettori out, all pace attack for Black Caps against England, 2nd Test

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:54:00 +1200

Former captain Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of the second test at Headingley, ensuring New Zealand will take on England with an all-pace attack.

England’s Joe Root staying grounded ahead of home Test

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:12:00 +1200

Joe Root plans to continue "living my dream" by lining up for his first Test appearance on his home ground of Headingley.

Black Caps Neil Wagner wants to rile England batsmen

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:09:00 +1200

New Zealand will attempt to target insecurities in England's batting order by "getting in their face", according to seamer Neil Wagner.

England banned from talking Ashes

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:27:00 +1200

England might be overwhelming favourites to win the Ashes series, but the latest directive from coach Andy Flower suggests the champions aren't feeling as comfortable as the bookies.

Sreesanth denies spot-fixing in Indian T20 case

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:15:00 +1200

India test cricketer Shantakumaran Sreesanth has denied spot-fixing after being arrested in a scandal in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, while he and two teammates from his Rajasthan-based team remain in police custody.

David Warner fined for conduct breach over Twitter rant

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:49:00 +1200

Cricketer David Warner has pleaded guilty and been fined $5,750 for breaching Cricket Australia's code of conduct after his expletive-laden outbursts against two journalists on Twitter.

Keepsake: McCullum gets gloves back for Black Caps against England, second Test

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:33:00 +1200

Former Black Caps wicketkeeper, captain Brendon McCullum, has been forced to take the gloves for the second test against England at Headingley on Friday.

VIDEO: Michael Clarke believes Australia can cause 2013 Ashes upset

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:31:00 +1200

The Australians are getting the civil formalities out of the way early ahead of the Ashes.

Sir Ian Botham tips James Anderson for greatness

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:00 +1200

Sir Ian Botham expects James Anderson to go far beyond his England record haul of 383 Test wickets after the Lancastrian reached his triple century in the first Test defeat of New Zealand.

India's top court wants action in spot-fixing case

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:03:00 +1200

India's top court asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday to wrap up in two weeks its investigation into alleged spot-fixing in the ongoing domestic Twenty20 league.

Bracewell called into New Zealand one-day squad

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:52:00 +1200

Pace bowler Doug Bracewell has replaced injured allrounder Andrew Ellis in the New Zealand squad to contest the Champions Trophy cricket tournament in England.

Same England XI for Black Caps second Test

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:07:00 +1200

Ian Bell and Graeme Swann were included in England's unchanged 12-man squad for the second and final test against New Zealand at Headingley after recovering from illness.

Daniel Vettori may replace injured Bruce Martin for Black caps second Test

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:00 +1200

Daniel Vettori may be rushed back into the New Zealand cricket side for the second Test against England this week after fellow left-arm spinner Bruce Martin was ruled out of the tour.

David Warner disciplinary hearing set for Wednesday

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:11:00 +1200

Test opener David Warner will have a Cricket Australia disciplinary hearing Wednesday over comments he made on Twitter in often angry exchanges with two journalists.

Daniel Vettori to make Test match return?

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 +1200

Former skipper Dan Vettori could make his return to the Black Caps for the second cricket test against England, starting Friday at Leeds.

Stuart Broad pleased hard work paid off

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:14:00 +1200

Stuart Broad is hoping England have seen just a glimpse so far of the rewards he can reap this summer for the hard work he has put in on his bowling.

McCullum can't explain mad hour at Lord's

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:49:00 +1200

Brendon McCullum was at a loss to explain the "hour of madness" in which New Zealand lost the first Test to England at Lord's.

Broad a 'nightmare' to face says Cook

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:47:00 +1200

England captain Alastair Cook hailed an on-form Stuart Broad as "an absolute nightmare" for batsmen after his career-best figures blew New Zealand away to claim the first Test Lord's.

VIDEO: Black Caps bowled out for 68, lose Test against England at Lord’s

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:31:00 +1200

England finally put New Zealand in its place by defeating the Kiwis by 170 runs with more than a day to spare in the first test at Lord's.

Strong words spark NZ bowler

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:06:00 +1200

A few stern words from Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson jolted New Zealand back into life late on the third day of the first Test against England at Lord's.

VIDEO: Day 3 highlights and all wickets, New Zealand Vs England, 1st Test, Lord's

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:32:00 +1200

New Zealand fought back on day three with four wickets in six overs in the last hour, three of them to the tireless Tim Southee.

Cricket Australia probes David Warner's Twitter fight

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:00 +1200

Cricket Australia says it is attempting to contact test opener David Warner over reported comments he made on Twitter in terse and often angry exchanges with two journalists.

VIDEO: Day 2 highlights and all wickets, New Zealand Vs England, 1st test, Lord's

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:31:00 +1200

New Zealand maintained their upper hand over England throughout a gloomy but tension-filled second day of the first cricket Test at Lord's.

Taylor cameo keeps NZ on top at Lord's

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:50:00 +1200

Ross Taylor's innings provided warmth on a freezing second day of the first cricket Test against England.

Trent Boult satisfied with Lord's debut

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:00 +1200

New Zealand bowler Trent Boult staved off a bout of nerves to savour a successful first Test appearance at Lord's against England.

VIDEO: IPL spot fixing - Sreesanth, others arrested

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:35:00 +1200

Police arrested test bowler Shantakumaran Sreesanth and two other Indian cricketers over allegations of spot-fixing during a domestic Twenty20 tournament.

VIDEO: England Vs New Zealnd, First Test Lord's 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:46:00 +1200

In the curtain-raiser to an action-packed English summer of international cricket, New Zealand stole the show by limiting England to a plodding 160-4 on the first day of the first test at Lord's.

Black Caps hoping for strong start to series

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:59:00 +1200

A Black Caps squad of 12 has been selected for the opening test against England, with the weather determining who gets dropped.