Midlands cricket report
It is less than three weeks until the official start of the internal cricket season and teams in the Midlands Province are gearing up for an all-out assault on the first and second leagues, as…
Barry Richards: Sri Lanka can win the World Cup
South African great, Barry Richards, speaking after a two week coachingstint, believes that Sri Lanka have got what it takes to win the 2003 WorldCup.This was Richard's second visit to Sri Lanka as the expert…
Bangladesh 'A' defeat CCI XI by 71 runs
Having won the previous one-day match, Bangladesh A were in finefettle in their match against the Cricket Club of India President's XIon Oct. 19. Winning the toss at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai,Bangladesh A captain Khaled…
ICC issues ultimatum to Indian board over Sehwag selection
The International Cricket Council has given India until midday on Friday (0630 GMT) to confirm whether they intend to play Virender Sehwag in the first Test against England in Mohali.The ICC's chief executive, Malcolm Speed,…
Harris' purple patch with bat continues unabated
Chris Harris strikes again!The 32-year-old Canterbury left-hander hit his second century of the summer in Gisborne today and finished 155 not out against Northern Districts. He has scored 399 runs in the State Championship and…
County has a plan to increase its financial muscle
HAMPSHIRE are planning to boost their financial base by making either a private placing or a public offer of shares in the county.Last year, Hampshire members agreed for the county to become a privately-owned company.Graham…
Bryan Strang: updated biography
FULL NAME: Bryan Colin StrangBORN: 9 June 1972, BulawayoMAJOR TEAMS: Zimbabwe (since 1994/95), Mashonaland Country Districts(1994/95-1995/96), Mashonaland (1996/97- ). Present club team:Old Hararians (Harare).KNOWN AS: Bryan Strang. Nicknames: Strangy, Jurassic (he is said torun like…
Hamilton hold off first Hawke Cup challenge of summer
Hamilton look to have a firm hold on the Hawke Cup in the season's first challenge match against North Otago at Galloway Park.The vital first innings advantage went to Hamilton who finished the second day…
Gooch to sign on
Essex County Cricket Club head coach, Graham Gooch OBE, has pledged his support to the membership of Essex by agreeing to help sign up new members at the County Ground on Saturday 9th March.The two-hour…
CD to name Shield side after weekend tournament
Central Districts' side for the State Shield will be named after the annual Chapple Cup/Cave Cup tournament in Palmerston North at the weekend.In the Chapple Cup part of the tournament on Saturday, Hawke's Bay will…