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Friday July 25, 2008

Jayawardene emulates Bradman to put Sri Lanka on top

Mahela Jayawardene equals Don Bradman's record of nine centuries at one venue to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day two of the opening Test against India.

Champions Trophy to go ahead in Pakistan

Australia's involvement in September's Champions Trophy remains in doubt after the ICC last night decided to push ahead with holding the event in Pakistan.

Chiefs open-minded on day-night Tests

Cricket Australia is open to staging day-night Tests at either Telstra Dome or the MCG.

Thursday July 24, 2008

Lawson warns of 'no-go' zone

Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson fears the country will become a permanent no-go zone for western cricket nations if the Champions Trophy is relocated.

Dome offers to host night Tests

Test matches could be staged at night at Docklands under a proposal from Telstra Dome to woo international cricket from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Pattinson at the ready in case England selectors call again

Darren Pattinson was not so scarred by the bizarre and brutal circumstances of his Test debut that he wishes never to hear from the England selectors again.

Wednesday July 23, 2008

Critics merciless over Pattinson Test role

Almost as rapidly as Darren Pattinson was turned into a Test cricketer for England, the Doveton-raised roofer has been turned into a scapegoat.

Fingers pointed in wrong direction

Not for the first time, an Australian has exposed some deep flaws in English cricket.

Tuesday July 22, 2008

Proteas prove too strong for England

South Africa thrashed England by 10 wickets as they won the second Test with more than a day to spare at Headingley today.

Monday July 21, 2008

Prince enjoys royal flush

Batsmen Hashim Amla and Ashwell Prince steered South Africa into a commanding position in the second Test against England.

Akhtar says he has no fears about taking doping test

Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar dismisses suggestions he was running from dope tests ahead of the Champions Trophy, saying he will be the first to give a sample.

De Villiers ton adds to pain

A. B. de Villiers completes his sixth Test hundred after debutant Darren Pattinson removed Ashwell Prince.

Sunday July 20, 2008

Prince reigns over England as South Africa take charge

Ashwell Prince's second hundred in as many matches against England helped give South Africa a significant first innings lead in the second Test at Headingley today.

Gooch cries foul over selection

Australian-raised bowler Darren Pattinson could not have imagined such a controversial debut for England against South Africa at Headingley.

Gooch cries foul over selection

Australian-raised Darren Pattinson's debut for England against South Africa at Headingley.

Saturday July 19, 2008

Flintoff strikes as Vaughan 'catch' controversy flares

Andrew Flintoff marks his return to Test cricket by helping get rid of two key South African batsmen on a controversial day when 13 wickets fall at Headingley.

Pattinson gets passport to England Test debut

Giving hope to all mature-age seamers in suburban cricket a 29 year old from Dandenong has just been picked for his country- England.

Friday July 18, 2008

Pay breakthrough for top women

Australia's leading female cricketers are about to get paid.

NZ goes global for new coach

New Zealand Cricket has launched an international search for its new national coach.

Thursday July 17, 2008

Old shield gets new look, Twenty20 set for a revamp

The Sheffield Shield is back, but a restructure may include an Indian Premier League-style tournament.

Wednesday July 16, 2008

Sheffield Shield makes a comeback

Cricket's most revered domestic trophy will resume its rightful place in the Australian game this summer.

Sheffield Shield to come out of cupboard

The Sheffield Shield today will be dusted off and restored as the prize for the toughest domestic competition in the world.

Tuesday July 15, 2008

Positive drug test result for IPL player

The player who tested positive for a banned substance during random testing at the Indian Premier League will not be named until investigations are completed.