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Chris Tremlett undergoes surgery

Chris Tremlett undergoes surgery

09/02/2012

England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has undergone surgery to deal with the back problem that forced him to leave England's tour of the UAE early.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has revealed that the centrally-contracted player underwent...

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Steven Finn tips young lions to shine

Steven Finn tips young lions to shine

09/02/2012

England fast bowler Steven Finn has said the upcoming one-day series provides a great chance for young players to stake a claim for a senior place following the Test series debacle.

Youngsters from the England Lions squad have been playing in...

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Aussie bowler reveals Glamorgan approach

Aussie bowler reveals Glamorgan approach

08/02/2012

Mitchell Johnson could be bowling to for Glamorgan in T20 matches next summer if he agrees to an approach by the Welsh county to represent them in the competition in the summer.

The left-arm bowler - who has lost his place in the Australian...

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Ian Bell dropped from one-day squad

Ian Bell dropped from one-day squad

07/02/2012

Ian Bell has been dropped form England's one-day cricket squad after his dismal showing in the Test series against Pakistan.

The Warwickshire batsman was one of the most notable failures in the 3-0 whitewash, with a top score of just 29 and...

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Pakistan complete whitewash of England

Pakistan complete whitewash of England

06/02/2012

Pakistan completed a 3-0 whitewash of England in their Test series in the UAE after the tourists were bowled out for 252 in the third Test to lose by 71 runs.

Chasing 324 to win was always likely to be a tough task for an out-of-form batting...

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Ian Bell fit for third Test

Ian Bell fit for third Test

02/02/2012

Ian Bell will be fit for the third and final Test of England's series against Pakistan in the UAE.

The Warwickshire batsman has been passed fit to play after overcoming a stomach bug, something Jonathan Trott and Ravi Bopara have also...

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England players 'need to take individual responsibility'

England players 'need to take individual responsibility'

01/02/2012

England's batsmen need to take personal responsibility for finding solutions to the problems posed by Pakistan's spin bowling after the second Test calamity in Abu Dhabi, former England captain Alec Stewart has said.

Writing a...

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Monty Panesar looks ahead to final Test

Monty Panesar looks ahead to final Test

30/01/2012

England spinner Monty Panesar has said there is only one way England's cricketers can look after the second Test debacle in Abu Dhabi - forward.

Speaking in the wake of the calamitous collapse to 72 all out chasing just 145 to win, the Sussex...

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Test match heads for tense climax

Test match heads for tense climax

27/01/2012

The second Test between Pakistan and England in the UAE could be set for a nail-biting climax after another see-sawing day in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan ended the day on 125-4, just 55 in front, after England were finally bowled out for 327 in their...

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Alastair Cook misses out as Pakistan fight back

Alastair Cook misses out as Pakistan fight back

26/01/2012

Alastair Cook narrowly missed out on a Test century as Pakistan staged a late fightback on the second day of the second Test between the two countries in Abu Dhabi.

Cook was out lbw for 94 to Saeed Ajmal, one of three late victims for the spinner...

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England on top after first day of Test

England on top after first day of Test

25/01/2012

England dominated the opening day of the second Test of the series against Pakistan in the UAE as they seek to bounce back from their defeat in Dubai.

Pakistan won the toss and batted on a slow pitch that has produced high scoring draws in the...

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Andrew Strauss planning to get back in runs

Andrew Strauss planning to get back in runs

24/01/2012

England Test cricket captain Andrew Strauss may have led his side to the position of world number one - but he has acknowledged his own personal lack of runs has become a concern.

Strauss has made just one century in his last 42 Test innings...

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Graeme Swann blames 'dinosaur batting' for defeat

Graeme Swann blames 'dinosaur batting' for defeat

23/01/2012

England off-spinner Graeme Swann blamed England's poor batting for the heavy defeat in the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai, rather than raises suspicions over Saeed Ajmal's bowling action.

Writing his regular column for the Sun,...

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Bad start for England in Test

Bad start for England in Test

18/01/2012

England's cricketers endured a bad opening day in the first Test of the three-match series against Pakistan in the UAE yesterday (January 18th).

After winning the toss and opting to bat on a flat pitch in Dubai, the world champions slumped...

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Stuart Broad in fitness scare

Stuart Broad in fitness scare

16/01/2012

England fast bowler Stuart Broad faces a late fitness check before the start of the opening Test match of the series against Pakistan in the UAE.

The Nottinghamshire all-rounder was hit on the foot in the nets by a ball from Jimmy Anderson...

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Monty Panesar spins England into control

Monty Panesar spins England into control

12/01/2012

Cricket fans hoping England will still be ranked number one in the world when they take the field for this summer's first Test against the West Indies at Lord's...

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Neil Mckenzie to return to Hampshire

Neil Mckenzie to return to Hampshire

11/01/2012

Cricket fans planning to enjoy Rose Bowl hospitality during Hampshire games this summer may be delighted to learn overseas player Neil McKenzie is returning.

The...

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MCC in life ban call

MCC in life ban call

10/01/2012

The MCC's World Committee has called for life bans for captains, vice-captains or coaches involved in match fixing in international cricket.

It called for such a stringent ban to be imposed following its meeting in Cape Town this week to...

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Tim Bresnan ruled out of Test series

Tim Bresnan ruled out of Test series

10/01/2012

England bowler Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the three-match Test series between England and Pakistan in the UAE, starting on January 17th.

The Yorkshireman was expected to be fit after minor elbow surgery last month but has suffered fresh...

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Luke Wright can do no wrong in record century

Luke Wright can do no wrong in record century

10/01/2012

Sussex and England all-rounder Luke Wright has set a new record for the fastest T20 century in Australia's Big Bash league, reaching three figures off just 44 balls.

Playing for Melbourne Stars against Hobart Hurricanes in Tasmania, Wright...

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England open tour with win

England open tour with win

09/01/2012

England's cricketers began their tour of the UAE with victory over an ICC Combined Associate and Affiliate XI.

After a first innings in which a middle order collapse saw the tourists declaring on 185-8, the bowlers struck back to leave...

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England 'to play on batsman-friendly pitches'

England 'to play on batsman-friendly pitches'

06/01/2012

England's batsmen will play on pitches that are suited to run-scoring in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan in the UAE, according to one of the few English players with a lot of experience of playing there.

Middlesex batsman...

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South African bowlers back up batsmen's efforts

South African bowlers back up batsmen's efforts

06/01/2012

Fans enjoying hospitality packages at the Kia Oval when England's Test against South Africa at the venue takes...

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Tim Bresnan set to miss tour match

Tim Bresnan set to miss tour match

05/01/2012

Tim Bresnan is set to miss the opening match of England's tour of the UAE, where they will play Pakistan in a three-match Test series.

The seamer, who had surgery on his elbow late last year, sat out a training session after feeling discomfort...

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South Africa batsmen continue ominous form

South Africa batsmen continue ominous form

05/01/2012

South Africa's batsmen have continued to reassert themselves in the final Test of their current series against Sri Lanka in Cape Town.

Having been bowled out for just 168 and 241 in their defeat in Durban, the home side responded to being...

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Jacques Kallis sounds warning with return to form

Jacques Kallis sounds warning with return to form

03/01/2012

Jacques Kallis sounded a warning to England's cricketers with a return to form in the third Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Cape Town.

With the series tied 1-1, the tourists sought to chase a decisive victory when they won the...

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Kevin Pietersen earns Jones praise

Kevin Pietersen earns Jones praise

30/12/2011

Kevin Pietersen's support has been praised by former England fast bowler Simon Jones, who said the South African-born batsman talked him out of retiring.

Jones, whose career has been blighted by knee problems, has just rejoined his native...

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South Africa humbled by Sri Lanka

South Africa humbled by Sri Lanka

30/12/2011

South Africa's hopes of taking England's place at the top of the world Test rankings next summer dimmed after Sri Lanka levelled the current series between the two sides at Durban.

Set a world record 450 to win after the tourists added...

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South Africa struggle in Boxing Day Test

South Africa struggle in Boxing Day Test

28/12/2011

The South African cricket team has been struggling in the second Test of the series against Sri Lanka in Durban, something that may hearten English fans planning to enjoy hospitality packages when the two...

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Andy Flower wins coach of the year

Andy Flower wins coach of the year

23/12/2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower was named Coach of the Year in the BBC Sports Review of the Year last night (December 22nd).

The man who steered the Test team to Ashes victory and the top of the world rankings after a 4-0 whitewashing of India...

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England cricketers await Sports Personality of the Year awards

England cricketers await Sports Personality of the Year awards

22/12/2011

The England cricket team could be set to stock up the trophy cabinet tonight (December 22nd) when the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards take place.

Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook are in the running for the individual award, while the...

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Strauss targets more Ashes wins

Strauss targets more Ashes wins

21/12/2011

England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has spelled out his determination to enjoy further Ashes glory against Australia before he hangs up his bat for good.

The 34-year-old skipper has masterminded series wins against the Baggy Greens...

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Pakistan close in on victory

Pakistan close in on victory

20/12/2011

England's next Test match opponents Pakistan are closing in on a 2-0 series win in Bangladesh with a day remaining of the second Test in Mirpur.

Replying to the home side's first innings of 338,the tourists moved on from their overnight...

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Pakistan take command against Bangladesh

Pakistan take command against Bangladesh

19/12/2011

England's next Test cricket opponents Pakistan have moved into a strong position in the second Test of their current series against Bangladesh in Mirpur.

After winning the first Test by an innings, the tourists faced stronger resistance...

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Jonathan Trott signs new Warwickshire deal

Jonathan Trott signs new Warwickshire deal

16/12/2011

Jonathan Trott has signed a contract extension with Warwickshire that will keep him at Edgbaston until at least 2015.

The England batsman joined the Bears in 2002 and struck a century on his County Championship debut against Sussex the...

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England v West Indies one-day international start time changed

England v West Indies one-day international start time changed

16/12/2011

The England v West Indies one-day international at the Kia Oval on June 19th will now start in the morning, rather than being a day-night game, it has been confirmed.

Surrey...

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England cricket team shortlisted in Laureus awards

England cricket team shortlisted in Laureus awards

15/12/2011

The England cricket team has been shortlisted for the world team of the year prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Andrew Strauss's men - who went top of the Test rankings after whitewashing India 4-0 - have been nominated alongside the...

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Dale Steyn reaches 250 test wickets

Dale Steyn reaches 250 test wickets

15/12/2011

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has become the second fastest man in Test match history to reach 250 wickets on the first day of the opening Test of the new series against Sri Lanka at Centurion.

The paceman reached the landmark in his 48th...

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Sir John Major in quit decision over Lords

Sir John Major in quit decision over Lords

15/12/2011

Sir John Major has resigned from the MCC committee over the decision to redevelop Lord's on a stand-by-stand basis.

The former Prime Minister said he was opposed to the particular blueprint that has been agreed and was leaving the...

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Hampshire star David Balcombe signs new deal

Hampshire star David Balcombe signs new deal

14/12/2011

Cricket fans enjoying hospitality packages at the Rose Bowl will be seeing David Balcombe represent Hampshire for three...

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Rahul Dravid calls for day-night Tests

Rahul Dravid calls for day-night Tests

14/12/2011

Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid has called for the introduction of day-night Test matches to improve crowds.

Delivering the annual Bradman Oration in Canberra, the Indian batsman noted how Test attendances have fallen in his own country.

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South Africa go green in victory hunt

South Africa go green in victory hunt

14/12/2011

South Africa's cricketers are set to play the first Test of their series against Sri Lanka at centurion on a pitch that may resemble some of the conditions they will face in England next year.

The surface is a green-tinged one and this should...

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Phil Hughes signing to rule opener out of one-day series?

Phil Hughes signing to rule opener out of one-day series?

12/12/2011

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes may be out of next summer's one-day series against England after signing a contract to play for Worcestershire.

The opening batsman, who enjoyed a previous stint with Middlesex in 2009, will not play the full...

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Pakistan signal intent with innings win

Pakistan signal intent with innings win

12/12/2011

The Pakistan cricket team has begun its last series before facing England in the UAE with a crushing innings victory over Bangladesh.

Set 459 just to make Pakistan bat again, the hosts were bowled out for 275, with efforts of 78 from Nazimuddin...

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Hampshire star to play in Zimbabwe

Hampshire star to play in Zimbabwe

12/12/2011

Hampshire all-rounder Sean Ervine will play for Zimbabwean side Matabeleland Tuskers this winter, it has been revealed.

Ervine is returning to his homeland to feature for the provincial side in the domestic four-day Castle Logan Cup and Coca-Cola...

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England tour party named

England tour party named

09/12/2011

The England cricket squad for the Test series' against Pakistan in the UAE has been announced.

Andrew Strauss will lead a 16-man squad to the Middle East with notable inclusions being returns for Monty Panesar and Ravi Bopara.
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West Indies bowlers get Sehwag treatment

West Indies bowlers get Sehwag treatment

09/12/2011

Those enjoying hospitality packages at the Rose Bowl when England play a one-day international (ODI) against the...

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England cricketers honoured at awards ceremony

England cricketers honoured at awards ceremony

08/12/2011

England's cricketers picked up another award at the Sports Journalists Association British Sports Awards ceremony last night (December 7th).

The team itself breezed to victory in the Team of the Year category, after winning the Ashes in Australia...

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Ricky Ponting seeks long-awaited hundred

Ricky Ponting seeks long-awaited hundred

07/12/2011

Ricky Ponting is going into Australia's second Test at home to New Zealand this week seeking a century that could help prolong his international career - and ensure those enjoying hospitality packages...

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Kwik Cricket sponsorship deal renewed

Kwik Cricket sponsorship deal renewed

07/12/2011

Those watching next year's Test matches at Lord's and other grounds may note the games of Kwik Cricket being played by schoolchildren on the outfield during intervals...

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Alastair Cook collects MBE

Alastair Cook collects MBE

06/12/2011

England cricket star Alastair Cook has collected his MBE awarded in the wake of his 766-run scoring glut in the Ashes series in Australia last year.

Cook picked up his award from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and commented afterwards:...

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West Indies in thrilling win over India

West Indies in thrilling win over India

06/12/2011

The West Indies cricket team offered a hint that they may pose a tough challenge to England in the one-day international series next summer with a 16-run victory over world champions India in Ahmedabad.

Set 261 to win, India could only muster...

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Graham Gooch decides the only way is England

Graham Gooch decides the only way is England

06/12/2011

Graham Gooch has left Essex to take up a full-time role as batting coach to the England cricket team.

The former national team captain combined his England role with the Essex batting coach job, but he announced that he is no longer able to do...

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Aussie bowler may face brother's old team

Aussie bowler may face brother's old team

05/12/2011

England cricket fans enjoying corporate hospitality in the one-day international at Edgbaston next summer when Australia...

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Paul Collingwood keen on England comeback

Paul Collingwood keen on England comeback

02/12/2011

All-rounder Paul Collingwood has said he has not given up hope of representing England again in one-day international cricket, something those enjoying hospitality packages at Edgbaston...

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Tim Bresnan 'should be fit for Pakistan series'

Tim Bresnan 'should be fit for Pakistan series'

01/12/2011

England cricketer Tim Bresnan has undergone surgery on an elbow injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said.

However, the all-rounder is expected to recover from his operation by the new year and will be available for the...

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Lord's set for staggered redevelopment

Lord's set for staggered redevelopment

01/12/2011

Those enjoying hospitality packages at Lord's next summer for the international games played by England against...

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Andy Flower gains coach of the year gong

Andy Flower gains coach of the year gong

30/11/2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower has been awarded the title of coach of the year at the 2011 UK Coaching Awards.

The former Zimbabwe Test star also won the High-Performance Coach of the Year title after the last 12 months saw the England cricket...

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MCC considering Lord's redevelopment

MCC considering Lord's redevelopment

30/11/2011

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is considering plans to redevelop Lord's Cricket ground, with a vote due today (November 30th).

A range of proposals have...

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Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook on Sports Personality shortlist

Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook on Sports Personality shortlist

29/11/2011

England cricket captains Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook have been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

The pair are among ten candidates viewers will be able to vote for, with the England cricket team having...

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Graeme Swann calls for ODIs to be scrapped

Graeme Swann calls for ODIs to be scrapped

28/11/2011

One-day internationals (ODIs) should be scrapped in favour of T20 and Test cricket, England off-spinner Graeme Swann has said.

In an interview with BBC Sport, Swann argued this form of the game should go to ease the overcrowding of the...

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Andrew Strauss warns of England Test challenges

Andrew Strauss warns of England Test challenges

25/11/2011

England Test captain Andrew Strauss has said the team faces a big challenge over the "next 12 to 18 months" as it seeks to stay on top of the rankings.

Speaking as Investec was unveiled as the new sponsor of Test cricket in England,...

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Tendulkar nears milestone

Tendulkar nears milestone

24/11/2011

Sachin Tendulkar is poised to become the first man ever to record 100 centuries in international cricket, as the Test match in Mumbai drifts towards a draw.

Responding to the West Indies' total of 590, India coasted to 281-3 by the...

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Tributes paid to Basil D'Oliveira

Tributes paid to Basil D'Oliveira

21/11/2011

Tributes have been paid following the death of Basil D'Oliveira, the cricketer whose involvement in one of sport's great controversies led to the sporting isolation of South Africa.

Those enjoying hospitality...

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Darren Bravo offers ray of hope for West Indies

Darren Bravo offers ray of hope for West Indies

17/11/2011

England's next home Test opponents the West Indies suffered an innings defeat in the second Test of their current series in India, but one of their players hinted at a continuing rise to stardom.

Darren Bravo hit 136 as the visitors...

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West Indies facing Kolkata Test defeat

West Indies facing Kolkata Test defeat

16/11/2011

England's first Test opponents of next summer are facing a huge task to avoid defeat in the second Test of their current series in India.

Responding to India's mammoth 631-7 declared, the West Indies were bowled out for just 153...

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World Test Championship 'to be staged in 2017'

World Test Championship 'to be staged in 2017'

15/11/2011

Cricket fans will not get the chance to see the World Test Championship final at Lords in 2013 as the tournament has been held back to 2017 instead.

International...

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South Africa batting power brings emphatic win

South Africa batting power brings emphatic win

11/11/2011

The South African cricket team showed its batting power ahead of next summer's tour of England, with Hashim Amla and captain Graeme Smith scoring centuries as they cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in Cape Town today (November 11th).

Fans...

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