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English Cricket Betting: A Vaughan leader
As Michael Vaughan gears up to lead England out against the Black Caps in what will be his fifteenth Test series as captain, Andrew Hughes looks back at the Yorkshireman's career in the role.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket Betting, England v New Zealand Betting, Michael Vaughan, Test Match Betting
What does the summer of 2008 hold for Andrew Flintoff?
Andrew Hughes puts a a fair few of England's recent problems down to the absence through injury of Andrew Flintoff but just how fit is he and what role will he play for England should he return?... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Flintoff, cricket betting, England Test Cricket team, Lancashire cricket
AB De Villiers: Have they cloned Jonty Rhodes?
Andrew Hughes looks at that rising star of South African cricket that is AB De Villiers and tells us why he reminds him of another athletic, stocky, middle order South African batsman...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: AB DE Villiers, cricket betting, Jonty Rhodes
Shoaib will probably never be seen in a Pakistan shirt again - and that's a tragedy for cricket
Andrew Hughes on Akhtar, the renegade who was banned from the team for five years earlier this week... Read more | Comments (3)
Tags: Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar
Boucher is "decent" but no more than that
Paul Moon tells us why anyone comparing the South African wikkie with the likes of Adam Gilchrist needs to seek medical help...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, cricket odds, Mark Boucher, South Africa
Appreciate the genius of Jayasuriya before he bows out
Andrew Hughes looks back at the phenomenal career of Sanath Jayasuriya and tells us why he expects the left-handed opener to retire pretty soon... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lankan cricket, world record for sixes
Brilliant Hayden's retirement may be on the horizon
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo tells us why the unpleasant yet superb Matthew Hayden may be just six Tests away from calling it a day... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia cricket, cricket betting, cricket centuries, Matthew Hayden
Meet the New Zealand ODI cricket team
Betfair's very own Kiwi Dean Roulston tells us all you need to know about the Black Caps that will be facing Collingwood and co in the upcoming ODI series... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, New Zealand cricket, ODI cricket, Stephen Fleming
Adam retires on the eve of Pakistan Series - is it the beginning of the end for Australia?
In the week that Adam Gilchrist decided to call it a day Andrew Hughes considers if there is a right time to retire from international cricket and how Australia will cope without him... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Adam Gilchrist, Australia cricket, cricket betting, Shane Warne
Brendan Taylor is just the sort of breath of fresh air Zimbabwe need
Andrew Hughes looks at the impact swashbuckling wicket keeper/batsman Brendan Taylor has had for Zimbabwe since his emergence on the international scene... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Brendan Taylor, wicketkeepers, Zimbabwe cricket
Jacques Kallis: The 'boring grumpy automaton'
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo tells us why the South African doesn't classify as a modern great... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Jacques Kallis, South African cricket
Adam Gilchrist - a new breed of wicket keeper
Andrew Hughes talks about the impact Adam Gilchrist has had on the role of wicket keeper and how India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni compares to the hard-hitting left-hander... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Adam Gilchrist, Australian cricket, cricket betting, wicket keepers
Love him or hate him - we give you Graeme Smith
Andrew Hughes looks at the fortunes of the latest man to drink from the poisoned chalice that is the South African captaincy - Graeme Smith... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Graeme Smith, South African captaincy, Twenty20 cricket
Is it the end of the line for Shaun or is that just Pollocks?
Cricket-mad Andrew Hughes looks at the career of Shaun Pollock and wonders whether it's time for the great bowler to return to the Test arena... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Kingsmead Test match, Shaun Pollock, South African cricket
Strauss recall would be music to my ears
Morgan in the driving seat - Allsy tells us why he's betting on the fact that Andrew Strauss isn't done just yet when it comes to Test cricket... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Straus, cricket betting, England middle-order, Test cricket
Kevin Pietersen's batting "decline" is a fallacy
Andrew Hughes turns to hard stats to see if Kevin Pietersen's batting really is on the wane ahead of the Third Test at Galle... Read more | Comment now
Tags: batting averages, England Test cricket, Kevin Pietersen
Third Test Preview - Grame Swann can light up the series
Paul Moon takes a contrasting view to Betting.Betfair's Andrew Hughes in his profile of Graeme Swann.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Cricket, Graeme Swann
Replacing Ponting as Australian captain will be virtually impossible
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo sings the praises of Aussie captain Ricky "Punter" Ponting and wonders who wil eventually replace him... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, cricket betting, Ricky "Punter" Ponting
You can't blame the likes of Darren Maddy for joining the Indian Cricket League
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the career of Darren Maddy up to now and considers the impact the Indian Cricket League can have on the county game... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Darren Maddy, Indian Cricket League, Twenty20 betting
Tendulkar is a better batsman than Bradman ever was
Paul Moon doesn't pull any punches as he looks at the achievements of the great Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar... Read more | Comments (12)
Tags: cricket betting, Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar
Is Ponting Australia's greatest ever Test captain?
Cricket-obsessed Andrew Hughes compares Ponting as a skipper and batsmen to other great Aussie Test captains... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Australia Test cricket, cricket betting, Ricky Ponting
Hashim Amla - Ugly technique but plenty of runs
Cricket-mad Andrew Hughes on why a player who is anything but pleasing on the eye can become one of the most prolific runscorers in Test cricket... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Hashim Amla, South African cricket, Test cricket
Boom Boom or bust - is Afridi a genius or a clown?
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the career of the most enigmatic man in world cricket.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Pakistan cricket, Paul Moon, Shahid Afridi
Time for Symonds to make his mark in Test cricket
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the career of the scruffiest man in international cricket - Andrew Symonds... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Symonds, Australian cricket, cricket betting
Gilchrist the best ever but Sangakkara is pretty special too
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the wicket-keeping and batting talents of Gilchrist and Sangakkara... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Adam Gilchrist, Australia cricket, cricket betting, Sangakkara
Murali- Record-breaker or rule bender?
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo analyses Murali's bowling action and considers whether he should be bowling at all.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, cricket trading, Muralitharan, Sri Lanka cricket
Jacques of all trades, master of most
Morgan in the driving seat - Alister Morgan examines the achievements of the world's premier ODI all-rounder... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Alister Morgan, cricket betting, Jacques Kallis, South African cricket
Graeme Smith - Captain no-nonsense
The Racing Post's Geoffrey Riddle takes a look at one of the most influential players in the modern game ahead of the Pakistan ODI series... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Graeme Smith, South African cricket
A Master, a Wall and a Tiger- India's Big 3 under the spotlight
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the incredible achievements of India's trio of Ganguly, Dravid and Tendulkar... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Ganguly, Indian cricket, Pablo Luna, Tendulkar
Thanks for the memories, Inzy
Andrew Hughes looks back at the career of one of the most talented and charismatic batsmen to have played the game... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, cricket betting, Inzamam Ul Haq
Clarke v Yuvraj
Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo considers who is the better of these two superstars of the ODI game.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket betting, Michael Clarke, Pablo Luna, Yuvraj Singh
Opening up- Why Gilchrist and Hayden are untouchable
Pablo Moon- Moonlighting for Betfair. Why the Hayden/Gilchrist partnership wil be missed by all when they're gone...bar the bowlers.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Pablo Luna, Twenty20 world Cup
Colly's selection poser
Paul Collingwood was full of praise for his bowlers after England beat West Indies by 79 runs at Lord's on Sunday. And the new one-day skipper admitted there is now a selection dilemma ahead of the game at Edgbaston on... Read more | Comment now
Moores reveals Flintoff target
England coach Peter Moores does not expect Andrew Flintoff to return to the international stage until the one-day international series against India. The Lancashire all-rounder is currently recovering from ankle surgery and will not be in the frame for the... Read more | Comment now
Dravid eyes late runs
India captain Rahul Dravid is looking for an improved batting display in the final ten overs of the second one-day international with South Africa in Belfast. The two sides are set to face each other in the second of a... Read more | Comment now
Cook relishing one-day chance
Alastair Cook believes there are exciting times ahead for the England cricket team and feels new coach Peter Moores has made a big difference. Cook began his career under former coach Duncan Fletcher, making an immediate impact in the game,... Read more | Comment now
Warne form hands Hampshire favourites tag
Shane Warne played a key role in helping Hampshire reach the Friends Provident Trophy final and Betfair punters feel his influence will help the Hawks win the competition. The Australian spin legend took 2-37 to help his county to a... Read more | Comment now
Harmison hoping to play on
Steve Harmison is hoping to get through England's upcoming Test against India before having surgery on a hernia. The Durham fast bowler played through the pain of a lump in his groin on his home ground to help England triumph... Read more | Comment now
Warwickshire leave Bell out
Warwickshire have opted to leave Ian Bell out of their squad for Wednesday's Friends Provident Trophy semi-final against Hampshire. The news comes as a big surprise after England gave the 25-year-old batsman permission to play as soon as the final... Read more | Comment now
Kaneria on a learning curve
Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said he hoped to keep Essex on the "winning track" after signing a new one-year contract with the county. The new contract will take Kaneria, who has taken 62 wickets in all competitions so far this... Read more | Comment now
Pietersen already looking ahead
Kevin Pietersen has said Peter Moores' ruthless new England want to "demolish" Australia when the two nations next compete for the Ashes in 2009. Ricky Ponting's all-conquering Aussies swept the Three Lions aside in a 5-0 Ashes whitewash over the... Read more | Comment now
Mason set to see shoulder specialist
Worcestershire paceman Matt Mason is hoping that a visit to the same specialist that treated Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar will put an end to his long-term shoulder problem. The Australian underwent an operation on the problem in February and... Read more | Comment now
Hoggard upbeat injury report
Matthew Hoggard says he expects to be fit enough to play for England in the fourth Test against West Indies at the Riverside. The Yorkshire bowler has missed the last two Tests after suffering a groin injury during the drawn... Read more | Comment now
Ex-star slams ECB over bowling
Former England star Dominic Cork has criticised the ECB for allowing bowling coach Troy Cooley to team up with Australia. The Lancashire bowler has responded to some poor bowling from the likes of Steve Harmison and Liam Plunkett in England's... Read more | Comment now
Ball in our court - Tremlett
Chris Tremlett is confident home advantage will count in Hampshire's favour when they face Surrey at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday with a place in the Friends Provident semi-finals at stake. Hampshire's crucial two-run win over Kent on Sunday saw... Read more | Comment now
Friends Provident Trophy - PREVIEW
The Friends Provident Trophy group stage is about to reach a thrilling conclusion. Wednesday sees the last round of matches and no fewer than nine of the 20 teams have a chance of reaching the semi-finals. The South Conference is... Read more | Comment now
Hoggy on way back
Matthew Hoggard is expected to return to the England side for the fourth Test against West Indies after recovering from injury. The news will come as a welcome boost with England's bowling looking patchy at times during the Third Test.... Read more | Comment now
Punters impressed by in-form Somerset
Justin Langer believes Somerset are in a good position for promotion from County Championship Division Two and Betfair punters share his confidence. The south west county picked up another comfortable victory at Taunton on Friday, defeating Leicestershire by an innings... Read more | Comment now
Friends Provident Trophy Conference Preview
With most teams having only two games to play in the Friends Provident Trophy Conference season, less than half of the sides are in with a chance of reaching the semi-finals with most of their remaining games almost sudden-death. Although... Read more | Comment now
Irani plans to retire
All-rounder Ronnie Irani has rejected Essex's new contract offer and will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the season. The former England man has been plagued by knee problems for the past few years, which has prevented him... Read more | Comment now
Mahmood swings Lancashire fortunes after injury blow
Sajid Mahmood is to undergo a double hernia operation that will rule him out of up to six weeks of action for Lancashire and England. The Bolton-born paceman will be unavailable for the remaining two Tests against West Indies and... Read more | Comment now
Revenge sweet for Silverwood
Middlesex paceman Chris Silverwood was delighted to have made a full contribution to his side's crushing seven-wicket win over Somerset at Lord's. The former England fast bowler took 9-62 in the match as the north Londoners wrapped up victory on... Read more | Comment now
Scott Styris set to make debut
New Zealander Scott Styris looks set to make his debut for high-flying Durham in their Friends Provident Trophy clash with Worcestershire on Friday. The Black Caps' all-rounder has been signed on a two-month deal and comes into a side second... Read more | Comment now
Hoggy fitness boost
Matthew Hoggard is confident of returning to fitness for the third Test next week and will test out his injured groin in a club game this weekend. The 30-year-old was forced to sit out England's crushing victory over the West... Read more | Comment now
Pietersen keen to push on
Kevin Pietersen has urged England to kick on and build on their winning momentum ahead of a busy summer. The Hampshire ace weighed in with a double century at Headingley to help England on their way to a total of... Read more | Comment now
Punters expect more runs from Pietersen
Betfair customers see Kevin Pietersen as the strong favourite to finish the current Test series as the top England batsman, after his impressive double century on Saturday. The Hampshire batsman dominated the West Indies' bowlers when reaching 226 at Headingley,... Read more | Comment now
Friends Provident Trophy previews
The county season might be in its infancy, but the Friends Provident Trophy group stage is already reaching its business end. All but two teams will have played at least six of their nine conference games after this busy Bank... Read more | Comment now
Nel raring to go
Andre Nel is enjoying his return to domestic cricket with Essex and is confident they can mount a genuine challenge for the LV County Championship Division Two title. The South African fast bowler is available for two months while there... Read more | Comment now
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONALS - CRICKET FEATURE
International cricket continues to have a profound effect on the domestic game with a number of leading counties already having seen their hopes of success this season hit by absentees and unavailability of some of their key players. The... Read more | Comment now
Flintoff unscathed after Lancs run out
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has come through Lancashire's Roses win over Yorkshire with no ill effects, but will be further assessed by medical staff this week ahead of the second Test against West Indies. The 29-year-old was forced to miss... Read more | Comment now
Washout in Chittagong
Betfair customers feel a draw is the likely outcome of the first Test between Bangladesh and India after rain washed out the entire third day's play in Chittagong. Only 97 overs have been possible during the first three days as... Read more | Comment now
Steve Harmison struggle not a surprise - Bravo
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo was not surprised to see England paceman Steve Harmison struggle in the first Test at Lord's. The Durham star has been in superb form for his county in the early part if the domestic season... Read more | Comment now
Afridi the star for Pakistan
Shahid Afridi turned in a batting masterclass as Pakistan took a 1-0 one-day international series lead over Sri Lanka after a five-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi. The all-rounder, who was dropped twice, smashed 73 off just 34 balls - including... Read more | Comment now
Malik confident of support
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik has insisted he is not feeling any pressure ahead of his debut as skipper and is confident he has the full support of the players. Malik, who has played just 18 Tests, leads the side for the... Read more | Comment now
Bangladesh still learning - Bashar
Betfair punters eyeing a shock victory in the opening Test between Bangladesh and India will not have welcomed Habibul Bashar's comments that the Tigers are 'still learning' the ropes of the five-day game. Bangladesh defeated the tourists at the recent... Read more | Comment now
Graveney wants a win
Chairman of selectors, David Graveney, has admitted it is "vitally important" England kick off their Test series against West Indies with a win. England, who are the overwhelming 1.67 favourites on Betfair to claim a first Test victory at Lord's,... Read more | Comment now
Dravid eyeing whitewash
India skipper Rahul Dravid was delighted with how they secured victory in the second one-day international against Bangladesh and is now targeting a 3-0 series whitewash. Saturday's win in Mirpur gave the tourists a 2-0 lead with one to play,... Read more | Comment now
Holders playing catch-up already
Sussex are facing a must-win match in only their third match of the defence of their Friends Provident Trophy against Glamorgan Dragons at Hove on Friday. The Sharks need a confidence boost after suffering back-to-back defeats in both competitions they... Read more | Comment now
Harvey blocked by ECB
Ian Harvey has been blocked from playing for Derbyshire as a non-overseas player by the England and Wales Cricket Board because he does not qualify as a British citizen. The Australian all-rounder has been covering for the injured Travis Birt... Read more | Comment now
Time not on Moore's side
David Moore, the newly-appointed West Indies coach, admits time is against him as he plots his blueprint for success in the upcoming Test series against England. The first Test starts next week and Moore has made no secret of the... Read more | Comment now
Friends Provident Trophy previews
Worcestershire v Nottinghamshire - Sunday 10:45am (Live on Sky Sports 3) The Friends Provident Trophy is in its early stages but the tournament's format means no team can afford too many early defeats. The 20 sides - Scotland and Ireland... Read more | Comment now
Harmy top of domestic rankings
England paceman Steve Harmison can enjoy a few days rest in the knowledge that he is the top-rated cricketer in the new Professional Cricketers Association rankings. The PCA has devised a complex system to rate all county cricketers during the... Read more | Comment now
Giles out for season
England spinner Ashley Giles' injury woes continue as he looks set to miss his second straight season of cricket through injury. The 34-year-old had to sit out the entire 2006 season in England due to a serious hip injury that... Read more | Comment now
Foxes poised for Proteas swoop
South Africa bowler Charl Langeveldt is close to penning a short-term contract with County Championship Division Two side Leicestershire. The Proteas paceman has been targeted by the Foxes as cover for seamer RP Singh, who is due to join up... Read more | Comment now
Murali seeks career highligh
Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan says winning the World Cup final against Australia would surpass everything else he has achieved in cricket. The spin ace has taken over 1,000 wickets during his illustrious international career and helped his country win... Read more | Comment now
Record breaker McGrath on a roll
Glenn McGrath is in buoyant mood ahead of Saturday's World Cup final and is looking to end his international career on the ultimate high. The veteran seamer set another record in Wednesday's semi-final against South Africa, taking his wickets tally... Read more | Comment now
Jayawardene confident of World Cup glory
said World Cup finalists Sri Lanka would not fear either Australia or South Africa when the Caribbean showpiece reaches its climax on Saturday in Barbados. The Sri Lankan captain led by example as his 115 secured his country an 81-run... Read more | Comment now
Pollock out for revenge
South Africa paceman Shaun Pollock has re-thought his tactics to try and counter the threat of Australia's Matthew Hayden at the top of the order. The 33-year-old has not been at his best in the Caribbean and has taken just... Read more | Comment now
Herschelle Gibbs the man - Smith
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith believes Herschelle Gibbs is the one man that Australia will be wary of as the two sides prepare to face each other on Wednesday. Gibbs was instrumental in the Proteas' incredible record-breaking victory over the... Read more | Comment now
Smith back in full training
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has returned to full training after the knee injury he suffered against England and will play against Australia on Wednesday. Smith picked up the problem in the field although it did not prevent him from... Read more | Comment now
Steve Harmison on the mend
Durham head coach Geoff Cook believes Steve Harmison is almost back to his best after destroying Worcestershire at New Road. The England strike bowler claimed 5-63 in Worcestershire's second innings, to take his tally to eight for the match and... Read more | Comment now
Ricky Ponting dismisses Fleming indifference
Australia captain Ricky Ponting has dismissed New Zealand counterpart Stephen Fleming's comments that his side will not have been damaged by Friday's humiliating defeat. The Aussies extended their World Cup unbeaten run to 21 matches with a 215-run humbling of... Read more | Comment now
Black Caps play down Shane Bond fears
New Zealand are hopeful that Shane Bond will be fit for their World Cup semi-final, after the pace bowler was forced to miss Friday's game against Australia through illness. Bond was sidelined for his country's final Super 8 game at... Read more | Comment now
Duncan Fletcher's last stand
Duncan Fletcher is set to stand down as England coach following Saturday's final World Cup match against West Indies. After months of speculation over his future, Fletcher has decided to leave the position having enjoyed extreme highs and lows in... Read more | Comment now
Ricky Ponting promises no let up
Ricky Ponting insists Australia will not take their foot off the gas for Friday's Super 8 clash with New Zealand, despite already reaching the semi-finals. The Aussie skipper is keen for his men to take their current momentum into the... Read more | Comment now
Smith fancies Proteas chances
South Africa captain Graeme Smith feels his team showed what they are capable of in Tuesday's nine-wicket thrashing of England, which helped them reach the World Cup semi-finals. Following their shock Super 8's defeat to Bangladesh, there were question marks... Read more | Comment now
Watson set for fitness check
Shane Watson is set to have a fitness check on his calf strain before a decision is taken if he will be fit to play in Australia's final Super 8 game against New Zealand on Friday. The Aussies would ideally... Read more | Comment now
Mahela Jayawardene defends decision
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene says they made a correct decision to rest their main bowlers despite the crushing seven-wicket defeat to Australia. Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas were left out of the side in Grenada as the Sri Lankan... Read more | Comment now
Giles to miss start of season
Warwickshire's luckless vice-captain, Ashley Giles, will miss the start of the new domestic season after suffering a recurrence of his hip problem. Giles underwent two operations to cure hip and groin problems during an injury-plagued 2006 and a flare up... Read more | Comment now
Fletcher admits Freddie's in a funk
Duncan Fletcher has admitted that England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is suffering from a loss of confidence. The big Lancastrian has fared well with the ball in the West Indies but has failed to hit the heights with the bat as... Read more | Comment now
Jacques Kallis - South Africa still capable
Jacques Kallis says South Africa are ready for whatever England throw at them in Tuesday's crunch Super 8 clash in Barbados and that they still capable of winning the World Cup. The talented all-rounder is aware how big the match... Read more | Comment now
James Anderson keen to kick on
England pace bowler James Anderson is aware his World Cup place is under threat ahead of Tuesday's Super 8 clash against South Africa in Barbados. Anderson has fared well in patches but has failed to hit the heights on a... Read more | Comment now
Ricky Ponting fires World Cup warning
warned Australia's World Cup opponents that his big-game players are peaking at the right time after they booked their place in the semi-finals. The red-hot Aussies needed less than 13 overs to seal a place in the last four,... Read more | Comment now
South Africa v New Zealand
South Africa v New Zealand (Saturday, Grenada) Thanks to their defeat by Sri Lanka on Thursday, New Zealand remain in a tricky position going into this clash with South Africa, as a defeat would leave them needing to claim a... Read more | Comment now
Scott Styris remains upbeat despite defeat
New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris is confident they can secure a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup despite losing to Sri Lanka. Styris was his side's shining light in Grenada as he fired an unbeaten 111 as New... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Symonds ready to step up
Symonds has warned Australia's World Cup opponents he is ready to spend some more time at the crease if needed. Symonds has been forced to watch on while his big-hitting countrymen Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke... Read more | Comment now
Alan Pardew issues challenge to Charlton
Alan Pardew insists his Charlton side can go unbeaten for the rest of the season after their goalless draw against Uefa Cup contenders Reading at The Valley on Easter Monday. Far from being downhearted at his side's failure to claim... Read more | Comment now
No time to sulk - Trent Johnston
Trent Johnston told his Ireland team-mates to pick themselves up and look ahead following their World Cup drubbing by New Zealand. The Irish made a genuine fist of their Super 8 clash against the Kiwis in Guyana but an eventual... Read more | Comment now
Fletcher calls for focus
Duncan Fletcher has warned England to forget about the permutations which could see England book a World Cup semi-finals spot - and instead focus on beating Bangladesh. The Three Lions must win their remaining three matches - and hope other... Read more | Comment now
Bangladesh eyeing more shocks
Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar insists his side is not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and is a genuine contender for a semi-final berth. The Tigers, ranked ninth in the world, pulled off another shock in the... Read more | Comment now
Downbeat Graeme Smith urges SA to regroup
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith admitted that the shock 67-run defeat to Bangladesh was hard to take and has called on his players to bounce back quickly. The Proteas won the toss and put Bangladesh into bat but let their... Read more | Comment now
Top Runscorer market feature
With the remaining eight teams moving islands over the next day or so, the 2007 Cricket World Cup takes a brief break until Saturday's huge showdown between old rivals Australia and England, which could see the end of Michael Vaughan's... Read more | Comment now
McMillan reveals confident Kiwis
Craig McMillan says the New Zealand camp is more confident than ever that they can win the World Cup, with the Black Caps unbeaten in the tournament so far. The veteran batsman is in his third World Cup with New... Read more | Comment now
McMillan reveals confident Kiwis
Craig McMillan says the New Zealand camp is more confident than ever that they can win the World Cup, with the Black Caps unbeaten in the tournament so far. The veteran batsman is in his third World Cup with New... Read more | Comment now
Smith praise for Proteas top order
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith paid tribute to his batsmen after they overcame Ireland by seven wickets on the Duckworth-Lewis system in Guyana. Set 153 for victory in 35 overs in a rain-affected match, the Proteas lost A B de... Read more | Comment now
Lara admits Windies cannot afford defeat
Brian Lara bemoaned losing a crucial toss after his West Indies side fell to a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Super Eight phase. The Black Caps won the toss and decided to field, making excellent use of the... Read more | Comment now
Trent Johnston 100% sure he will play
Trent Johnston will have another fitness test on Thursday before confirming his availability for Ireland ahead of their World Cup Super 8s match against England. The all-rounder picked up a shoulder injury in the win over Pakistan and missed the... Read more | Comment now
Graeme Smith admits Proteas relief
South Africa captain Graeme Smith feels the two points his side gained against Sri Lanka could be crucial to their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals. The Proteas looked to be on course for a comfortable victory in the... Read more | Comment now
Buchanan praise for star Hayden
Australia coach John Buchanan has hailed star batsman Matthew Hayden's devastating return to form. The big left-hander enhanced his international credentials with a barnstorming 158 of 143 balls against hosts West Indies - his second consecutive century. And Buchanan feels... Read more | Comment now
Ruthless Mahela Jayawardene full of confidence
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is full of confidence heading into the first Super Eight game and believes his side has become more ruthless, especially away from home. Sri Lanka, who won the World Cup in 1995 on the subcontinent,... Read more | Comment now
Sajid Mahmood relishing tough test
Sajid Mahmood is relishing the chance to showcase his talents against the best teams in the world, now the World Cup has reached the Super Eight phase. The 25-year-old was left out of the England side for the opening two... Read more | Comment now
Woolmer had 'retired' from coaching
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf has revealed he received an email from Bob Woolmer just hours before his murder confirming his intention to retire from international coaching. The 58-year-old indicated that he intended to stand down from his post... Read more | Comment now
Graeme Smith plots final route
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith continues to plot his side's route to the World Cup final despite their 83-run defeat by tournament favourites Australia. Chasing a mammoth target of 377 at Warner Park, Smith's side unsurprisingly ended up falling short... Read more | Comment now
Paul Collingwood rings the changes
England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has admitted he has had to change his batting style to cope with the Caribbean conditions. The 30-year-old is the first name on the England team sheet in one-day cricket, having scored 2,783 runs at an... Read more | Comment now
Allan Donald calls for World Cup to be scrapped
South Africa legend Allan Donald has called for the World Cup to be abandoned in the wake of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer's murder. The International Cricket Council's chief executive, Malcolm Speed, has insisted the Caribbean showpiece will go ahead despite... Read more | Comment now
Mahela Jayasuriya the star for Sri Lanka
Mahela Jayawardene praised star batsman Sanath Jayasuriya after his devastating 109 helped Sri Lanka secure a commanding Group B victory over Bangladesh. The Sri Lankans are now unbeaten from their opening two World Cup games and this Trinidad match-up was... Read more | Comment now
Inzamam-ul-Haq looks for the positives
Inzamam-ul-Haq is hoping he and Pakistan can sign off in style and end their World Cup campaign with a win over Zimbabwe in memory of coach Bob Woolmer. Woolmer, 58, died after collapsing in his hotel room on Sunday -... Read more | Comment now
Ian Bell insists players are focussed
Ian Bell has promised England fans that the team is now fully focused on cricket following the late night drinking antics at the weekend. The shame-faced batsman insists the squad is now looking to book their place in the Super... Read more | Comment now
Ryan Watson eyes Scotland shock
Ryan Watson eyes Scotland shock Scotland's Ryan Watson believes the minnows must take every chance that comes their way if they are to stand a chance of causing an upset against South Africa. The two sides meet in Tuesday's Group... Read more | Comment now
Pakistan v Zimbabwe
Pakistan v Zimbabwe (Group D, Jamaica - Wednesday) The tragic death of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer is bound to cast a huge shadow over the final game of their World Cup campaign on Wednesday, when they will have to lift... Read more | Comment now
Blarney Army celebrate Ireland's day
Pakistan ousted as 'Blarney Army' celebrate Ireland's day Wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien was the toast of Ireland as the World Cup minnows celebrated St Patrick's Day with a famous three-wicket victory to eliminate Pakistan in Jamaica. O'Brien, who was on Kent's... Read more | Comment now
Herschelle Gibbs makes history
Herschelle Gibbs blasted his way into the record books when becoming the first player in International one-day cricket to hit six straight sixes in the same over, as South Africa brushed aside Holland. Gibbs smashed Holland's Daan van Bunge to... Read more | Comment now
Trent Johnston wants Pakistan win
Trent Johnston targeted a St Patrick's Day to remember after Ireland's shock Group D tie with Zimbabwe. Both sides made 221 runs in Sabina Park, Jamaica, in their opening World Cup fixture and captain Johnston said: "I'm very proud of... Read more | Comment now
James Anderson and Craig McMillan doubtful on clash
Both England and New Zealand are sweating on the fitness of key players ahead of their opening World Cup clash on Friday. are both doubtful for the Group C encounter in St Lucia, with both management teams due to... Read more | Comment now
Glenn McGrath fires World Cup warning
Glenn McGrath has sent out a message to all the World Cup hopefuls, insisting he is not past his best. Following a less than impressive showing in the Commonwealth Bank and Chappell-Hadlee series' defeats to England and New Zealand, many... Read more | Comment now
Work to be done Inzamam-ul-Haq
admitted Pakistan need to find their best batting combination if they are to bounce back from their opening World Cup defeat. Pakistan were eventually dismissed for 187 after winning the toss and electing to put the hosts in at... Read more | Comment now
Graeme Smith confident over chances
South Africa captain Graeme Smith is confident over his chances of lifting the World Cup and believes he has a number of match-winners in his side that can turn any game. Smith also feels that his team has finally come... Read more | Comment now
Monty Panesar to repay faith
Monty Panesar says he hopes his World Cup performances will justify the faith shown in him by England's selectors. The popular spinner is sure to be in the England side to play New Zealand in their tournament-opener on Thursday, and... Read more | Comment now
Stephen Fleming - Bond the Kiwis key
Bond the Kiwis key - Fleming Stephen Fleming feels New Zealand's World Cup hopes could depend on the performances of paceman Shane Bond. The 31-year-old appears to have fully recovered from his long term back problems and the Black Caps... Read more | Comment now
Inzamam upbeat over form
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq says he is happy with both his and the team's form going into the World Cup. The 1992 winners are preparing to face hosts West Indies in the competition's opening match on Tuesday, with confidence high in... Read more | Comment now
Stewart delivers Vaughn verdict
Former captain Alec Stewart says England are only an 'outside bet' to win this year's World Cup - and that Michael Vaughan is vital to their chances. England kick-off their 2007 ICC World Cup campaign against New Zealand on Friday... Read more | Comment now
Finger injuries catching on in Kiwi camp
New Zealand's World Cup plans have been hit by confirmation that Peter Fulton broke the little finger on his left hand in the Kiwis' final warm-up match against Sri Lanka. The middle-order batsman was taken to hospital for X-rays after... Read more | Comment now
Fletcher calls for team effort
Duncan Fletcher feels everyone in the side needs to contribute if England are to enjoy a long run in the World Cup. In the recent past, England have depended on major contributions from individuals with the likes of Kevin Pietersen,... Read more | Comment now
Spin legend tips Kaneria to shine
Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir feels Danish Kaneria has to be at the top of his game if Pakistan are to have a chance of winning the World Cup. The 26-year-old is Pakistan's only specialist spin bowler and has a lot... Read more | Comment now
Ponting backs Gilchrist to shine
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has backed Adam Gilchrist to trigger a return to form for the side at the World Cup. The wicket-keeping batsman has been on leave for the birth of his third child and joins up with... Read more | Comment now
Ponting has bowling uncertainties
Ricky Ponting has admitted that he doesn't know his best bowling line-up ahead of their final World Cup warm-up game. The defending champions defeated Zimbabwe by 106 runs on Tuesday and will play England next on Friday. Skipper Ponting says... Read more | Comment now
Kiwis skipper plays down shock defeat
Stephen Fleming has insists his New Zealand side will bounce back after their World Cup warm-up shock against Bangladesh. The Kiwis, fresh from their Chappell-Hadlee series success over Australia, were beaten by two wickets in Barbados. After winning the toss... Read more | Comment now
Lara eyes room for improvement
Brian Lara says West Indies still have some work to do after the World Cup hosts narrowly beat Kenya by 21 runs in their inaugural game at the Trelawny stadium in Jamaica. West Indies won the toss and decided to... Read more | Comment now
Fitness boost for Proteas pair
South Africa pair Justin Kemp and Herschelle Gibbs have been cleared to play in the World Cup after injury scares in practice at the weekend. All-rounder Kemp was struck on the big toe on his left foot by fast bowler... Read more | Comment now
Plunkett offered kidney to dad
England fast bowler Liam Plunkett has revealed he offered to donate a kidney to his sick father to help with a hereditary disease. The 21-year-old, who hit top form in England's successful Commonwealth Bank finals win over Australia at the... Read more | Comment now
McGrath wants opening spot
Veteran pace bowler Glenn McGrath has signaled his intentions by asking to be Australia's opening bowler at the World Cup. The 37-year-old will retire at the end of cricket's showpiece event in the Caribbean but wants to go out in... Read more | Comment now
Symonds return boosts Aussi
Australia's hopes of lifting the World Cup have been boosted by the news all-rounder Andrew Symonds is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn bicep. Symonds was tipped to miss the whole of the group stages after picking... Read more | Comment now
Oram prepared to 'lose finger'
New Zealand star all-rounder Jacob Oram has sensationally revealed that he would be willing to amputate his finger if it means he can then play in the World Cup. The hard-hitting Kiwi broke his ring finger in the first Chappell-Hadlee... Read more | Comment now
Oram prepared to 'lose finger'
New Zealand star all-rounder Jacob Oram has sensationally revealed that he would be willing to amputate his finger if it means he can then play in the World Cup. The hard-hitting Kiwi broke his ring finger in the first Chappell-Hadlee... Read more |