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...

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Apr 27 2007

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...

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Apr 27 2007

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...

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Apr 27 2007

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...

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Apr 26 2007

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...

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Apr 25 2007

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...

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Apr 24 2007

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'...

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Apr 24 2007

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...

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Apr 23 2007

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...

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Apr 21 2007

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...

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Apr 20 2007

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...

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Apr 20 2007

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...

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Apr 19 2007

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...

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Apr 18 2007

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...

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Apr 18 2007

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...

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Apr 17 2007

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...

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Apr 17 2007

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...

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Apr 16 2007

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...

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Apr 15 2007

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...

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Apr 15 2007

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...

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Apr 14 2007

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...

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Apr 14 2007

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...

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Apr 13 2007

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...

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Apr 13 2007

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,...

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Apr 12 2007

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...

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Apr 10 2007

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...

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Apr 10 2007

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...

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Apr 10 2007

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...

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Apr 7 2007

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...

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Apr 7 2007

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...

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Apr 5 2007

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...

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Apr 5 2007

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...

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Apr 5 2007

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...

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Apr 4 2007

April 2007 - Profiles