Grand welcome awaits Sri Lankan team
Fans will line the streets from the airport to Independence Square © AFP Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has arranged a grand welcome ceremony for the Sri Lankan team on their arrival from the Caribbean after…
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Trescothick given time in the middle to refocus
Marcus Trescothick: returning to the shires © Getty Images Marcus Trescothick will be available to play for Somerset throughout the first weeks of the season, as he seeks to put his winter problems behind him…
Ireland name squad for ICC Trophy
Ireland have named a 14-man squad for the ICC Trophy tournament. The squad will be led by Jason Molins. Ireland begin their campaign with a match against Bermuda in Stormont on July 1, before playing…
Astle to have knee surgery
"Oops, here comes the surgeon"© Getty ImagesNathan Astle is due to have keyhole surgery on his right knee on Thursday, February 12, to remove a damaged cartilage. He is then expected to be in rehabilitation,…
Piran Holloway sets his sights on becoming a first team regular in 2003
Somerset batsman Piran Holloway who is spending the winter out in Perth in Western Australia with grade side Scarborough has set his sights on becoming a first team regular in 2003.Last season the left hander…
Tough Wellington-Central contest represents more than just cricket
If anthropologists in future generations study cricket for a clue to man's lifestyle as revealed by his pleasures, they might reconstruct the record of the Shell Trophy match between Wellington and Central Districts at McLean…
Ranji drop a 'wake-up call' for Agarwal – Dravid
Mayank Agarwal has made a strong impression on his first assignment with the India A side - 377 runs from four innings with two big hundreds. His coach Rahul Dravid was pleased that the opening…
'Pathetic' Ryder apologises for bar incident
An uncomfortable Jesse Ryder faces the media in Christchurch as Justin Vaughan explains the board's position © Getty Images A chastened and sore Jesse Ryder faced the media in Christchurch to apologise for his behaviour…
Unseasoned professionals
'The most that can be expected right now is that Brian Lara will lead his team on the field against South Africa in Grenada, a match the home side must win to retain any hope…
Wellington to meet Central Districts in finals
Neal Parlane's undefeated 109 helped Wellington qualify for the finals of the State Championship as their match against Canterbury at Basin Reserve ended in a draw. A 136-run stand between Parlane and Grant Elliot (54)…