December29 Pollock turns on the class by: Sean Bennett A fine innings from Shaun Pollock pushed South Africa into a winning position ahead of the last day of the 2nd Test vs. India.
December28 Jayasuriya brilliance seals win by: Alex Crampton A blistering century from Sanath Jayasuriya overshadowed Ross Taylor’s fine maiden ton as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets.
December28 Benson taken to hospital by: James Nixon England umpire Mark Benson has been taken to a South African hospital after suffering heart palpitations.
December28 Flintoff has no answer by: Matt Pitt England captain Andrew Flintoff has handed credit to Australia following his team’s crushing defeat in the fourth Test at the MCG.
December28 South Africa in control by: Zac Gelman SA have taken control of the second Test match against India on the third day in Durban. Morkel and Ntini starred with the ball for SA.
December28 McMillan called up for 2nd ODI by: James Nixon Craig McMillan has been called up for the second ODI against Sri Lanka as cover for Nathan Astle who is struggling with severe bruising to his inside right thigh.
December28 Plans not stolen says MCC by: Zac Gelman The Melbourne Cricket Club released a statement yesterday denying any breach of security in the English dressing rooms.
December28 Ishant Sharma’s call-up on hold by: James Nixon Un-capped 18 year old Ishant Sharma from New Delhi was named as Irfan Pathan’s replacement but within hours officials put his call-up on hold.
December28 Aussies destroy England in fourth Test by: Richard Edmunds The series England looked forward to with such anticipation has become a recurring nightmare after losing the fourth Test by an innings and 99 runs.
December27 England’s bowling tactics leaked by: Zac Gelman English officials are fuming today as news come through that a document containing bowling strategies was leaked to Melbourne radio.