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England beat Australia to win first ODI

Last updated on: Saturday, 30 June 2012 00:27

England beat Australia by 15 runs to win the first one-day international at Lord's here on Friday and so take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Sunil Narine still confident despite England travails

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 20:50

West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine says his confidence has not been dented following a disappointing tour of England earlier this month.

Had thought of quitting Test captaincy last year: Graeme Smith

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 19:14

Graeme Smith contemplated stepping down from leadership role in all forms of cricket after last year's World Cup but was talked out of quitting Test captaincy by coach Gary Kirsten, a report said.

IPL fixing: BCCI disciplinary committee to meet on Saturday

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 21:16

The BCCI's disciplinary committee, headed by its president N Srinivasan, will meet here on Saturday to discuss the report submitted by Ravi Sawani on the corruption allegations against five uncapped Indian players named in a television sting operation last month.

Salman Butt calls for trial in Pakistan

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 18:26

Former captain Salman Butt has called for an open trial against him in Pakistan saying he didn't get justice in a cricket corruption case which led to a lengthy ban and jail time.

2nd Test: Pakistan look to bounce back against Sri Lanka

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 17:33

Pakistan are confident of bouncing back in the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Saturday despite playing the crucial game at the hosts' favourite venue.

England release Bairstow and Patel for county duty

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 17:06

England have released, temporarily, both Jonathan Bairstow and Samit Patel from their one-day squad for the series with Australia so the duo can play Twenty20 cricket for their counties on Friday.

Lasith Malinga may return to Test cricket

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 15:03

Champaka Ramanayake, Sri Lanka's fast-bowling coach, has said he believes Lasith Malinga might return to Test cricket if he feels his fitness is back at optimum levels.

Khawaja, Hauritz join New South Wales exodus

Last updated on: Friday, 29 June 2012 12:13

Australian state side New South Wales lost two more top players to a rival on Friday, with former Test players Usman Khawaja and Nathan Hauritz joining reigning Sheffield Shield champions Queensland.