Former West Indies international Omari Banks has been released by Somerset after struggling to cement a place.Banks had an unproductive time two-year stint with the county, featuring in just six Championship games for one half-century…
Jacques Kallis' first IPL stint in Bangalore didn't go too well, but on his return to the city as part of the second season's runner-ups, he was confident of giving home fans plenty to cheer…
Cricket Ireland has declined the ECB's invitation to join the new English domestic 40-over one-day competition in 2010. The ECB has ditched 50-over cricket in favour of a shorter format, but Ireland feel their development…
Kulasekara plays party-pooperBrendon McCullum was expected to turn up when the pyjama cricket began, but his Sri Lankan sojourn continued with another poor score. His latest innings lasted all of nine balls and produced nine…
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsAndrew Flintoff celebrates his run out of Ricky Ponting that sparked England's march to the Ashes•PA PhotosAmid scenes of delirium unwitnessed in South London since the unforgettable summer of 2005, England's cricketers…
ScorecardIan Bell didn't put a foot wrong during his 106, but his career is entering a crucial stage•Getty ImagesAlmost exactly a year ago Ian Bell made an imperious 199 against a strong South African bowling…
Mark Vermeulen is set to make a return to the international fold after being named in Zimbabwe's one-day squad for the five-match series against Bangladesh at home next month. His selection comes just months after…
ScorecardLaura Marsh swings the final ball away as England take a winning 3-0 series lead•Getty ImagesIn a breathless finish, Laura Marsh was dropped off the final ball as she hit the two runs needed to…
Mike O'Shea, the Glamorgan batsman, has been suspended for three weeks after he was caught drink-driving."Mike O'Shea is a talented cricketer at Glamorgan but he has severely broken the code of employment," the club's director…
Pakistan is considering the option of shifting its home series against New Zealand, scheduled for November-December 2009, to New Zealand due to the concerns about security in the country. Ijaz Butt, the Pakistan board chief…