Cricket

Windies to stand and deliver against Aussies

West Indies coach John Dyson believes his team's daunting, imminent challenge against Australia could be the making of his Caribbean team.

Clarke due to miss first Test

Michael Clarke could arrive in the West Indies the day before the first Test, but he will not play in the match. The decision means Simon Katich has a huge chance to press for a recall during the three-day tour match against a Jamaican XI that starts on Friday night (AEST).

New Zealand 109-5 against England in cricket Test

LONDON (AFP) - New Zealand, after losing the toss, were 109 for five at tea on the first day of the first Test against England at Lord's Thursday.

Australia look at new Twenty20 tournament

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England's young guns take charge at Lord's

England's decision to keep faith with their young attack paid dividends as they had New Zealand on the ropes after day one of the first Test.

ENGLAND BOWLERS HAVE THE EDGE

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McCULLUM RECALLS BITTER-SWEET INNINGS

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MISHRA FIREWORKS SEAL WIN

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Terrified Warne, Watson, Smith may quit IPL because of blasts

MELBOURNE: The serial blasts in Jaipur may take its toll on the ongoing multi-million dollar Indian Premier League as Australian stars Shane Warne and Shane Watson and South African Graeme Smith are considering quitting the tournament, according to media reports.

Gilchrist determined to lift the team from the pits

NEW DELHI: Gilchrist, who took over the reins of the Hyderabadi team after VVS Laxman injured his wrist, said the team was now eying winning all the remaining matches to book semis berth.

Security crackdown to protect Warne

Jennifer Hewett SHARES of BHP soared today after Chinese interests approached a superannuation fund to be their partner in buying 9 per cent of BHP.

Cricket takes a back seat in Jones' future

Malachi Jones celebrates taking the wicket of India�s Robin Uthappa with his first ball in last year's World Cup in the West Indies.

Australia bullish ahead of Windies tour

Simon Katich and Ashley Noffke will both be out to impress as Australia open their West Indies cricket tour on Saturday (12.30am AEST) against a Jamaica XI at the Trelawny Multi-Sports Stadium.

Live Test Match Blogging From Lord's

Ed Hawkins was keeping an in-running blog of the first day at Lord's. Brendon McCullum has blasted New Zealand back into contention.

Adil Rashid props up Yorkshire

Two England Lions enhanced their reputations in front of watching selector James Whitaker as Adil Rashid averted a crisis for Yorkshire following Graham Onions' first five-wicket haul since the equivalent fixture a year ago.

Slump hits Hampshire against Surrey

Having launched a robust response to Surrey's first innings, Hampshire squandered a position of strength with the loss of five quick wickets.

David Hemp hundred hurts Derbyshire

David Hemp's first century for two years helped Glamorgan make up for lost time on a murky day in Cardiff.

Stuart Broad stands up to Brendan McCullum

For Stuart Broad against Brendon McCullum, read fresh-faced member of boy band versus tousle-haired rocker. Broad's face hasn't yet developed stubble and he has a sort of wholesome boy-next-door image.

The Tigers banish 104 years of being in the football wilderness to crush Watford and take their place at Wembley for the first time in their history. NATIONAL TIGER reports on a legendary night for Hull City...

Forgive me, I'm going to gush for a moment... WOW! Hull City are going to Wembley! That's right! 104 years of pain, misery, never reaching the top flight, not winning silverware, being the biggest footballing city in the continent never to, blah, blah... NOT ANYMORE! City are going to Wembley to fight for the Premier League!

Rugby League and cricket in unique double bill

Headingley is to stage rugby league and cricket at the same time on a unique double bill at the end of the month.

Australia bullish ahead of Windies tour

Simon Katich and Ashley Noffke will both be out to impress as Australia open their West Indies cricket tour on Saturday (12.30am AEST) against a Jamaica XI at the Trelawny Multi-Sports Stadium.

Match-Fixing Haunts Cricket With Samuels Ban

MUMBAI, 16 May 2008 — The shady business of match-fixing, the biggest controversy to hit cricket after the Bodyline fracas of 1932, reared its ugly head again when Marlon Samuels of the West Indies was banned by his county’s governing body for two years.

Cricket: McCullum blasts 97 at Lord's

Brendon McCullum rescued New Zealand's first innings on the opening day of the first test against England. Photo / Reuters

Early season form buoys Anderson

Wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum believes New Zealand are still in the first Test against England, despite being reduced to 208-6 on the first day at Lord's.

Vic Marks on England v New Zealand, first Test, day one

This article was first published on guardian.co.uk on Thursday May 15 2008. It was last updated at 18:57 on May 15 2008.