His Test retirement caught many by surprise, but England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says his injury-ravaged body had left him with little choice and he quit for the sake of his family. Flintoff said fast bowling had put extreme stress on

New Zealand cricketers may opt to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) rather than for their country if the Twenty20 competition continues to clash with international commitments, captain Daniel Vettori said. Vettori was one of six senior players who

Batsmen Ian Bell was named on Sunday in England's 13-man squad for the third Ashes Test against Australia, starting at Edgbaston on Thursday. The 27-year-old right-hander, who has not played international cricket since February, comes into the side after Kevin

Opener Ajinkya Rahane's classy 92 went in vain as India slumped to a four-wicket defeat against South Africa in their fourth 50-over match of the Emerging Players Tournament in Brisbane, on Sunday. This was India's third 50-over defeat in the

Bangladesh followed up their Test series victory over West Indies with a convincing triumph in the opening one-day international on Sunday.

Troubled Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ordered to explain himself to his country's cricket board after appearing on a television talk show.

Sunil Gavaskar has returned to head the Mumbai Cricket Association's Cricket Improvement Committee after a decade's absence from any activities connected with his cricketing alma mater.

In his new role as bowling coach in a city academy, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram will not only share reverse swing secrets with his wards but also teach them how to appeal aggressively to win close decisions without crossing

Former Australian spinners, including the legendary Shane Warne, have raised a unanimous alarm against coaching the controversial 'doosra' in the country, with Ashley Mallett terming it nothing but 'chucking'. Ever since its inception in international cricket, the 'doosra', an unorthodox

Ian Bell will replace injured Kevin Pietersen at number four in the England batting order in this week's third Ashes Test against Australia, captain Andrew Strauss said on Monday. Strauss also expects paceman Andrew Flintoff to be available after he

Stuart Clark probably hasn't been great company over the past fortnight.

Ian Bell is set to return to the England side for the third Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday after being named in a 13-man squad.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has described his "mental torture" at missing the final three Ashes Tests.

Ricky Ponting claims Kevin Pietersen is a massive loss to England - and his absence will create more pressure on second-Test hero Andrew Flintoff.

Michael Kasprowicz jokes that he single-handedly revived interest in Test cricket.

All-rounder Andrew McDonald led Australia to their first win in seven matches on tour and into the reckoning for the third Ashes Test in Edgbaston this week.

Abdur Razzak made a triumphant return to the Bangladesh side when he helped the Tigers win the opening one-day international against West Indies by 52 runs.

Respected cricket writer Malcolm Conn is leading calls for Mitchell Johnson to be axed by Australia for the third Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston, starting on Thursday.

AUSTRALIA'S Plan A was derailed by two unlikely stumbling blocks as Northamptonshire's seamers hit back on the second morning of the tour match at Wantage Road.

SKIPPER Mike Yardy gave Sussex some hope after Dominic Cork helped put Hampshire in control at Lord's in the Friends Provident Trophy final.