South African captain Graeme Smith gave his unequivocal backing on Wednesday to Makhaya Ntini, saying the fast bowler would almost certainly play in the second Test against England at Kingsmead, starting on Saturday. There was no question in Smith's mind of Ntini being dropped for new discovery Friedel de Wet if star fast bowler Dale Steyn was passed fit. He said the most likely scenario was a straight swop, with Steyn replacing De Wet, who came in for the world's number one-ranked Test... Read Full Story
South African cricket's celebration of Makhaya Ntini's 100th Test was tinged with concern about the shortage of obvious successors to take over as a black African standard bearer in the sport. Gerald Majola, chief executive of Cricket South Africa, said unearthing and nurturing black African talent was a top priority but what happens when Ntini is no longer a part of the side? The fast bowler, at 32, is showing signs of diminishing pace and prowess and his landmark Test against England... Read Full Story
A day after it was reported that the IPL was against having Australian cricketers giving the Twenty20 tournament a miss a second year in a row, Lalit Modi has promised a more lenient view of the issue.
The IPL Chairman and Commissioner has stated that the IPL would not go to the extent of tearing up the contracts of the IPL affiliated Australian cricketers who skip the IPL 3 in 2010 due to the domestic season in Australia.
Modi said he was aware of the situation brought on by the... Read Full Story
Karachi: Former Indian Cricket League (ICL) rebel Mohammad Sami Wednesday bowled Karachi Blues to an emphatic 141-run triumph over Habib Bank in the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Pakistan's premier first-class event just hours before boarding a flight for Melbourne to join his teammates for the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
The 28-year-old Sami picked up six for 38, including the prized scalp of former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, to lead Karachi Blues to a memorable title... Read Full Story
Karachi: Pakistan pacer Umar Gul's participation in the three-match Test series against Australia is doubtful because of a knee injury.
The initial MRI reports have suggested that Gul might need several weeks to recover from the knee injury, sources said.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to rush fast bowler Mohammad Sami to Australia ahead of the first Test beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26. Sami will fly for Melbourne Wednesday night... Read Full Story
Last man Graham Onions played out a tense final over from Makhaya Ntini as England escaped with a draw on the fifth and final day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday. The match seemed to be heading for a routine draw when Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen batted together for more than three hours but South African new cap Friedel de Wet produced an inspired spell with the second new ball to leave England hanging on. De Wet dismissed Trott in the second over... Read Full Story
Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen steered England towards safety with a century partnership on the fifth and final day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday. England, set 364 to win, were 169 for three at tea. Trott, who came to the wicket after the dismissal of nightwatchman James Anderson in the third over of the day, was unbeaten on 53 after facing 148 balls. Pietersen was more aggressive in making 80 not out off 136 deliveries but the batsmen showed no... Read Full Story
Last man Graham Onions played out a tense final over from Makhaya Ntini as England escaped with a draw on the fifth and final day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday. The match seemed to be heading for a routine draw when Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen batted together for more than three hours but South African new cap Friedel de Wet produced an inspired spell with the second new ball to leave England hanging on. "The emotion in our dressing room is... Read Full Story
A century by Hashim Amla put South Africa in a strong position on the fourth day of the first Test against England at SuperSport Park on Saturday. South Africa made 301 for seven declared in their second innings, setting England a target of 364 to win. England were 11 for one at the close, with captain Andrew Strauss falling to Morne Morkel in their second over, leaving the tourists to face a challenging final day on a pitch of uneven bounce. It was not only Amla's innings of exactly 100... Read Full Story
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