May14 Flintoff’s ankle strikes again by: Richard Dickinson Andrew Flintoff has again reported soreness in his troublesome left ankle, just three days before the start of the First Test.
May14 No play on Monday either by: Alex Crampton The third and final day of West Indies’ tour match with Somerset was washed out.
May14 Watson Eyes Test Opener Berth by: Cameron Burge Shane Watson is eyeing off the Test opener’s berth left vacant by the retirement of Justin Langer.
May14 No neutral venue, says Zimbabwe by: Zac Gelman Zimbabwe officials have shot down any hope for a series to take place in a neutral venue, saying it’s either in Zimbabwe or nothing.
May14 Rain washes out 2nd day’s play by: James Nixon Heavy rain in Taunton washed out the entire second days play in the tour match between the West Indies and Somerset.
May14 Australia will not be fined: ICC by: Zac Gelman Cricket Australia will not be handed out a multi-million dollar fine for not touring Zimbabwe later this year, according to the ICC.
May13 Strauss named captain for Lord’s by: Zac Gelman England have unveiled their 12 man squad for the first Test against the WIndies this week at Lord’s with Andrew Strauss named captain.
May13 The Bracewell Story (so far?) by: Richard Edmunds As New Zealand Cricket decide whether or not to extend coach John Bracewell’s contract, it’s time to look back at his (first?) tenure.
May12 Vaughan given time to recover by: James Nixon England captain Michael Vaughan will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for the first Test against the West Indies.
May12 PM wants tour cancelled by: Zac Gelman Australian Prime Minister John Howard has spoken of the dilemma between government intervention in sports and boycotting Zimbabwe.