I would like to see 11 complete Englishmen in the team: Vaughan

Former England skipper, Michael Vaughan, believes that South Africa-born players should not be allowed to play for England. Vaughan was critical of the number of players being imported “for many, many years” and said he had “a bit of a problem” with South Africans changing nationalities to further their sporting careers.

Lords may host IPL matches if MCC buys team

The hallowed Lords cricket ground, considered the Mecca of Cricket, may host Indian Premier League (IPL) matches if the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) ends up buying an IPL team.

Tendulkar better than Bradman: Nasser Hussain

After watching him score the first ever double hundred in one-day cricket, former England skipper Nasser Hussain is convinced that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of all time, even better than Sir Don Bradman.

British media describes Sachin as the “finest batsman ever”

Sachin Tendulkar’s astounding achievement of becoming the first cricketer to score a double century in a one-dayer was on Thursday hailed by the British media, which described the little master as the “finest batsman” ever.

Strauss skipping Bangladesh tour is lack of respect for test cricket: Warne

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has lashed out at England skipper Andrew Strauss, saying that Strauss’s decision to opt out of the Bangladesh test series shows “lack of respect for test cricket”.

Donald keen to be England’s bowling coach

Former South African fast bowler, Allan Donald, has expressed interest in taking over the responsibility of being England’s new bowling coach after the departure of their bowling coach Ottis Gibson.

After Tendulkar talks fail, Middlesex now eye Yuvraj

England’s county side, Middlesex, have confirmed reports that they are in talks to sign Yuvraj Singh as their second overseas player for this year’s Twenty20 Cup.

I had given up all hopes when Afridi went unsold: Eoin Morgan

England’s middle order batsman, Eoin Morgan, said on Wednesday, a day after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL auction, that watching the auction was a “nerve-wracking” experience and he had given up all hopes of being picked up by any franchisee once Shahid Afridi went unsold.

Strauss rested, Cook to lead in Bangladesh

Opening batsman Alastair Cook has been named England’s test captain for the tour to Bangladesh in February as the selectors decided to rest regular captain Andrew Strauss and frontline fast bowler James Anderson.

Kallis ton revives South Africa

All-rounder Jacques Kallis scored his 33rd test ton, leading a strong fight back for the home team as South Africa finished the first day of the third test against England at 279 for 6.

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