Kenya geared up for tri-series
The tri-series kicks off on Wednesday with Kenya taking on Pakistan A. Both teams sparred with each other in the two recent first-class games, but could not deliver a decisive punch.But the limited-overs games begin…
'Players of inferior quality get to play for long periods'
Gus Logie: has watched the decline and fall of a once-great empire© Getty ImagesGus Logie took over as coach of the West Indian team when it was already slipping into decline. Try as he might,…
Cairns and Harris fly in for Black Caps
Chris Cairns will be a welcome addition to New Zealand's one-day squad© AFPChris Cairns and Chris Harris will bolster New Zealand when they join a 14-man squad for the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy against Australia on…
The incisive counterpunch
Damien Martyn: Stealthy and extremely effective© Getty ImagesWhat lay behind Manchester United's unprecedented success during the mid to late '90s and in particular their treble-winning season in 1999 was their frightening ability to launch swift,…
Hayden's form not a worry – Buchanan
Matthew Hayden's season has been one of disappointment in Test and one-day matches© Getty ImagesMatthew Hayden's poor patch is a concern for the output of Australia's faltering top-order, but the run is not worrying John…
'Hopefully I'll do something in the next two' – Harmison
Steve Harmison looks for inspiration from above© Getty ImagesIt's been a disappointing start to the New Year for England. Already they have lost more matches - one - than they conceded in all of 2004,…
Border and Griquas prepare for final showdown
Border and Griqualand West, the winners of their respective pools, will contest the UCB Provincial Cup final in mid-March over four days at the De Beers Oval in Kimberley.Griqualand West have been awarded home advantage…
Mark Waugh weds horse trainer
Together again: Mark Waugh was married in front of Steve in Sydney yesterday© Getty ImagesMark Waugh, who retired from Test cricket in 2002, married Kim Moore, a racing trainer, in Sydney yesterday. A long-time punter…
Akram bats for beleaguered Shoaib
Wasim Akram has slammed the Pakistan board for ignoring Shoaib Akhtar © AFP Wasim Akram, the former Pakisani fast bowling great, has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for dropping Shoaib Akhtar from the squad that…
'What has Jennings really achieved?'
Jennings: Caribbean success won't necessarily keep him in the job © Getty Images A series victory in the West Indies - South Africa lead 1-0 after two Tests - should not be seen as an…