The Victorian Bushrangers, led by fringe paceman Allan Wise, destroyed the Sri Lankans at the Central Reserve.

India saw lots of youngsters come of age in 2005, especially MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan. Here’s part 2 of the year in review.

Following the resignation of Roger Harper from the role, Jimmy Adams has been appointed as manager of the West Indies U-19 team.

Garnett Kruger continued in his good form in Australia, as he and Shaun Pollock shared 6 wickets in victory by 94 runs over Queensland.

Former West Indies allrounder and coach, Roger Harper has been appointed to the helm of Kenyan cricket.

After recent success, the Sri Lankan side slid ominously towards the tier of weaker sides in 2005. What does 2006 hold for the team?

Pakistan made giant steps in 2005, as did Inzamam-ul-Haq, the captain, with the Asian nation now emerging as a major world force.

England enjoyed, or perhaps endured, a terrific Ashes series last year, finally wrestling cricket’s biggest prize back from the Aussies

Have the Bangladeshis turned a corner after a Zimbabwe series win and the enthralling run-chase against the Australians at Cardiff?

The Ashes may have gone, and they have been finally outmuscled by England, but the Australians are still the team to beat.