Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association chief Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday reacted angrily to Services' refusal to come here for a Ranji match on security grounds.
England cricket captain Andrew Strauss was hailed as a hero in the British press Monday after leading his team to victory.
The NYPD is helping young Pakistanis and Bangladeshis realise their dream of playing cricket for USA by organising community matches.
Australian legend Shane Warne believes England have no chance of regaining the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen,who is a doubtful starter for the tournament owing to his Achilles heel.
Dumped by Cricket Australia from the national squad and its central contract,Andrew Symonds swapped the green and gold jersey of Australia for the green and red colours of Brisbane-based rugby side Wynnum-Manly in an exhibition match.
In a reaction to Gary Kirsten's comment that Indian players were fatigued after IPL,the BCCI said that players were free to ask for rest if they fell fatigued.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene top-scored with 43 to lead his team to a tense four-wicket win over Bangladesh in a World Twenty20 warm-up.
May 6, 2009: Rohit Sharma's 4/6 helped Deccan Chargers beat Mumbai Indians by 19 runs in South Africa.
A fine four wicket haul by pacer RP Singh set up Deccan Chargers to a comprehensive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL campaign opener in Cape Town.
12 centrally contracted players have been granted a 15-day window by the ECB to play in the IPL.


