Day 2: The Indian openers led by Virender Sehwag put India in a comfortable position on Day 1. Indian batsman who was batting on 98 at the end of Day 1 would be looking to make his ton. As it stands

Legendary batsman Viv Richards was Friday named as the latest recruit to the ranks of Shane Warne's Australian Twenty20 side, with the West Indian to mentor the Melbourne Stars.

Warne, who will skipp

Former England coach Peter Moores has made it clear that his recent visit to Pakistan has nothing to do with any job with the cricket establishment here, but he didn't rule out a consultative role in

All-rounder Shane Watson was today included in Australia's squad for the pivotal second Test against South Africa, despite concerns about his fitness.

Vice-captain Watson sat out the first drawn Gabb

Sri Lanka suffered a big blow with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan being ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand starting in Galle tomorrow as he is yet to recover from his back injury.

West Indies were eight without loss in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day after bowling Bangladesh out for 556, with a draw appearing the most likely result of the first Test in Dhaka.

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Former great Ian Chappell said Thursday that Australia need key all-rounder Shane Watson for the second Test against South Africa, dismissing as "ridiculous" suggestions he was not a top-six batsman.

Sri Lanka are set to probe New Zealand's defences against spin in a two-Test series starting in Galle on Saturday as they seek to extend their dominance over the tourists.

The traditionally spin-frie

Virender Sehwag slammed his first century in two years before Graeme Swann brought England back into the game with a three-wicket haul as India reached 250 for three at tea on the opening day of the first Test against England here today.

England's Jonathan Trott displayed a distinct lack of sportsman spirit when he persisted with his appeal for a catch despite dropping the ball during the first day of the opening Test against India he