Cricket

South Africa-England ODI abandoned

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:13 GMT

England's first one-day international against South Africa was washed out at the Wanderers on Friday.

Middlesex sign Gilchrist

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:22:54 GMT

Middlesex have signed Adam Gilchrist for the group matches of next season's Twenty20 Cup - and are confident of securing Sachin Tendulkar as well.

Strauss staying out of Twenty20 format

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:44 GMT

Andrew Strauss has confirmed he has no plans to go back on his decision to stop playing Twenty20 cricket.

Middlesex sign Gilchrist

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:29 GMT

Middlesex have signed Adam Gilchrist for the group matches of next season's Twenty20 Cup - and are confident of securing Sachin Tendulkar as well.

Tredwell to replace Swann

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:28 GMT

England's injury woes increased on Thursday when it was announced spinner Graeme Swann will miss the first two one-day internationals against South Africa due to a side strain.

Panesar joins Sussex

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:30:14 GMT

England spinner Monty Panesar has joined Twenty20 champions Sussex on a three-year deal.

Freddie hopes fade for Bangladesh return

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:30:14 GMT

Andrew Flintoff has all but ended any lingering hopes of his participation in the one-day leg of England's tour to Bangladesh next year, but the all-rounder's recovery from knee surgery is going well according to the man who performed the procedure.

South Africa seal emphatic victory

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:16:16 GMT

An incisive batting display from South Africa helped them bounce back from defeat in the opening Twenty20 international against England to seal an emphatic 84-run victory at Centurion.

Mahmood punished by South Africa

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:04:41 GMT

A world-record opening partnership from Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman helped South Africa set England a massive 242 for victory in their second Twenty20 encounter at Centurion.

Surprise inclusion for Pietersen

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:03:35 GMT

Kevin Pietersen will play his first match for England since the second Ashes Test after being named in the line-up for the second Twenty20 international against South Africa at Centurion.

Collingwood calls for England momentum

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:33:42 GMT

Paul Collingwood believes Friday night's victory over South Africa gives England a psychological edge, but he insists that his side must now build on the performance from the Wanderers.

England draw first blood

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:40 GMT

England claimed their first Twenty20 International victory over South Africa in three attempts thanks to half-centuries from Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan, with the torrential Johannesburg rain also providing a helping hand as they claimed a one-run win.

Morgan sparkles as England top 200

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:14:20 GMT

England gave themselves a good chance of beating South Africa for the first time in a Twenty20 international after half-centuries from Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan helped set the hosts 203 for victory at the Wanderers.

Kieswetter committed to England

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:33:45 GMT

Somerset's highly-rated wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter admits he is flattered by interest from the South Africa camp but has committed himself to England.

Cook and Anderson named in England team

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:33:45 GMT

Alastair Cook today overcame a sore throat to take his place in the England line-up for their opening Twenty20 encounter against South Africa at the Wanderers.

Pietersen not rushing return

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:16:03 GMT

Kevin Pietersen has arrived in South Africa feeling physically and mentally refreshed, but the England batsman insists he will not rush back into action as he takes his final steps towards full fitness.

New Sussex deal for Joyce

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:56 GMT

England batsman Ed Joyce has agreed a new three-year deal at Sussex.

Pietersen back with a plan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:56 GMT

Kevin Pietersen is thrilled to be back in England colours after joining up with the rest of his team-mates in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

England beaten after collapse

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:52 GMT

A dismal batting display was largely to blame as England tasted defeat for the first time during their tour to South Africa going down by four wickets against the Proteas' second string in Bloemfontein.

Foxes confirm Hoggard as new captain

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:12:25 GMT

Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard.

Foxes confirm Hoggard as new captain

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:03:20 GMT

Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard, agreeing a three-year deal with the 32-year-old - who will also become the county's new captain.

Strauss leads England to victory

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:25:27 GMT

Andrew Strauss continued his rich run of form with an unbeaten 117 to help England to an eight-wicket victory in their second tour match, against the Warriors at the De Beers Diamond Oval.

Broad boost for England

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:36:31 GMT

England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on Stuart Broad's right shoulder showed no serious damage.

Flintoff realistic about comeback

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:33:46 GMT

Andrew Flintoff has admitted he may have been optimistic to target a place on England's tour to Bangladesh as he continues his rehabilitation from the knee injury that helped end his Test career.

Trott relaxed over decision

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:28:38 GMT

Jonathan Trott insists he has no regrets for choosing to play for England over the country of his birth, South Africa.