Cook itching to return to action
Exhaustion is the common theme coming out of England's eventful winter, with several of the key squad members having gone to ground since their return from the World Cup, with no intention of re-emerging until…
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Self-belief key to recovery, says Davison
If every player was as honest as Canada's John Davison, sportsmen might not be 'professional' anymore. So couched are most reactions to wins, individual performances, highs and lows, in cliché-built nothings of professionalism, they can…
All-round Australia seal easy win
Australia 207 for 3 (Watson 62, Haddin 55) beat New Zealand 206 (Nathan 52, Vettori 44, Johnson 4-33, Tait 3-35) by 7 wickets Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsMitchell Johnson picked up four wickets as New Zealand…
Misbah, Younis set up drawn match and series win
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsYounis Khan's trademark flourish shone through despite the dullness of the proceedings•Getty ImagesPakistan weathered a hostile opening spell that reduced them to 42 for 3 in the first hour, worked their way…
Nathan McCullum stars in series win
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsMartin Guptill gave New Zealand an aggressive start to the second Twenty20•Getty ImagesNew Zealand performances have often been noted for being greater than the sum of their parts, and all the parts…
Buoyant Swann awaits Ashes challenge
With four days to go until the start of the 2010-11 Ashes Graeme Swann has admitted he is climbing the walls in anticipation of the biggest match of his life, but believes that he and…
Kulamani Parida announces retirement
Kulamani Parida, the Railways offspinner, has announced his retirement after his bowling action was deemed suspect - for the second time in two seasons - in a Ranji Trophy match against Assam. Parida, 33, took…
Ed Joyce and Hamish Marshall named in Ireland touring party
Former internationals Hamish Marshall and Ed Joyce have been named in Ireland's 17-man squad for their upcoming tour to India. Marshall, the former New Zealand batsman, is included for the first time, while Ed Joyce…
Brett Lee targets return against Sri Lanka
Brett Lee hopes to be in contention for Australia's limited-overs series against Sri Lanka later this month, despite his decision to sit out of New South Wales' opening Ryobi Cup game this weekend. Lee has…
Perera five-for takes Sri Lanka to final
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsThissara Perera celebrated his maiden five-for•Cameraworx/Live ImagesSri Lanka came into the game needing to win to stay alive in the tournament. Their captain had made some prickly comments - "We don't try…