Paul Wood - ARTICLES

The decision to move to England and register as a non-overseas player is becoming increasingly frequent for the countries with such an agreement with the EU. So how is this effecting English cricket?

Following a miserable tour to Sri Lanka, Kevin Pietersen will be intent on filling his boots against a New Zealand attack that may well be powerless to stop him.

South Africa had no trouble in overcoming the West Indies to make it 2-0 in the five match series. Graeme Smith top scored with 86.

Shaun Pollock led South Africa to a four wicket victory over the West Indies in a Twenty20 clash today. He shone with both bat and ball

Graeme Smith saw his bowlers do their job removing West Indies for 139 before he took control and made 122*. SA were 213-1 at stumps.

An unbeaten partnership of 87 between Ashwell Prince and Mark Boucher saved S.A. The home side ended 25 runs adrift and 5 wickets left.

South Africa did not let the fact they were bowled out for 195 hinder their efforts in the field. West Indies finished on 146-8.

A half century from England opener Alastair Cook helped guide his side to 102-1 when the rain ended play before lunch.

Sri Lanka finished day two in complete control having made 384-6 with captain Jayawardene impressing once again with 149 not out.

Mahela Jayawardene made 195 and led his side to 548-9, a lead of 197, before England battled back reaching 48-0 at stumps on day four.