A history of defeat
Kapil Dev: starred in a historic win at Melbourne in 1980-81© Getty Images1947-48Lala Amarnath was the captain on India's first tour to Australia in 1947-48, but they were no match for the 'Invincibles,' who hammered…
Honours even despite Flintoff's fireworks
Close England 259 for 8 (Flintoff 77, Trescothick 70) v Sri LankaScorecardAndrew Flintoff: set off the fireworks with 77, including ten fours and four sixes © Getty ImagesThis series has so far been battled out…
Rowland's ton rescues Karnataka
Elite Championship Seventh RoundKarnataka 211 for 6 (Rowland 111*) trail Assam 275 by 64 runsScorecardBarrington Rowland, who is having a crackling time with the bat, stood tall amid the ruins as the match at Bangalore…
Farwell to Angel
Western Australian fast-bowling legend Jo Angel will make his final appearance at the WACA Ground in this weekend's Pura Cup match against NSW.With the Retravision Warriors unlikely to host the Pura Cup final WA will…
Rain threatens Cup final
The Standard Bank Cup final between the Highveld Strikers and Easterns at the Wanderers in Johannesburg has been threatened by rain. The match was supposed to take place today, but the persistent rain in the…
India move ahead of Pakistan in ICC ODI table
The Indian team poses with the spoils of victory© AFPIndia beat Pakistan in more ways than one in the final match of the one-day series in Lahore. Not only did they claim the trophy, but…
Jack Russell signs new contract
Jack Russell: to continue until the end of 2005© Getty ImagesFormer England wicketkeeper Jack Russell, 40, has signed an extension to his contract which means he will continue to play for Gloucestershire until at least…
No play on 3rd day frustrates Hampshire
Heavy rain throughout the morning has held up any progress in the Frizzell Championship match against Durham at The Rose Bowl.Hampshire still require 95 for victory with 8 wickets remaining, sit in the dressing room…
Zimbabwe A bat in tour opener
Toss ZImbabwe AScorecardGlenn McGrath celebrates an early wicket© Getty ImagesBlessing Mahwire won the toss and chose to bat in the two-day tour opener against the Australians at the Zimbabwe Cricket Academy. The Australians have been…
Jayasuriya – 'it was only a matter of time'
Sanath Jayasuriya on his return to formIt was a very good feeling and a big relief because I had been through a hard time. But I knew I could come back and do something for…