Law changes in effect from September 1
An increase in the number of situations where penalty runs can be imposed - even retrospectively - was the main outcome of a review of cricket's laws by a Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) working party.…
Bushrangers pre-season tour
Cricket Victoria today announced a squad of fourteen players to travel to Mooloolaba as part of the Victorian Bushrangers preparation for season 2003/04.The squad is:Cameron WHITE (Captain)Darren BERRYMatthew ELLIOTTBrett HARROPShane HARWOODBrad HODGEDavid HUSSEYMatthew INNESSNick JEWELLBrendan…
McGrath aims to return for the second Test
Glenn McGrath, the Australian fast bowler, is looking at the second Test against India at Adelaide, which starts on December 12, as his possible return match. McGrath, 33, has been sidelined with a recurring ankle…
Burns remains Somerset captain
Somerset have ended speculation over who will lead them in 2004 by reappointing Michael Burns as their captain.Under Burns' captaincy Somerset were relegated to the Championship's second division at the end of 2003, and he…
Severe ban handed out to fighting cricketers in Christchurch
Greg Stewart, a High School Old Boys' player who took part in an incident in a second grade club match against Sydenham on October 25 that attracted world-wide headlines, has been banned for the remainder…
Chopra takes Delhi to thrilling victory
Delhi 173 for 8 (Chopra 83, Thakur 3-27, Morris 3-31) beat Mumbai 172 (Bangara 49, Nair 49, Rawat 3-15) by 2 wickets with one over to spareScorecardIt was a match where a blow was struck…
ECB establish fast-bowling conservation group
The England & Wales Cricket Board has taken a leaf out of the National Trust's book, by setting up a conservation group to nurture and restore the fortunes of the traditional English fast bowler.As Simon…
Clive Lloyd to deliver the 2004 Cowdrey Lecture
Clive Lloyd is to deliver the 2004 Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's on July 19. Lloyd, the legendary ex-West Indies captain who is now a match referee, will become the fourth former great to give the…
Davison to captain Canada against USA
The Canada Cricket Association has announced the team for the first three-day intercontinental games against USA in Florida. The matches will be played from May 18 to 30.John Davison, who made a fine impression in…
Butler replaces Bond for NatWest Series
Ian Butler has been called up to the injury-stricken New Zealand squad© Getty ImagesNew Zealand have called up Ian Butler to replace Shane Bond, who has gone home injured, for the one-day NatWest Series in…