"I think we have become very comfortable with the fact that the (International Cricket Council) ICC have given our players the window to play in the IPL and that window stipulates that the guys have to have enough time when they come back home to prepare for our next series. "So we all know where we stand with that. I certainly won't hold it aga

England coach Andy Flower said Sunday Pakistan's series-clinching Test win would be a huge boost to the country, but called on his team to show their mettle on subsequent matches in the subcontinent.

Legendary Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Thursday slammed his country's sacking of Australian coach Geoff Marsh as "disgraceful" and "unprofessional". Marsh was this week replaced by South African Graham Ford. The move followed Tillakaratne Dilshan quitting the captaincy on Monday. Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene was brought

India have nothing to lose in their irretrievable series position and have a license to play their natural game against rampant Australia, spinner Ravi Ashwin said on Tuesday.

Stand-in skipper Virender Sehwag said Monday he rates Australia's bowling attack as the best he has faced as India battle to restore some pride in the final Test in Adelaide this week

"Our aim is to provide a boost to the nation and fans of Pakistan cricket, and to show the world that there is more to Pakistan cricket than just negatives like spot-fixing," Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan told AFP on Friday.

Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez raised the excitement over the mystery delivery that off-spinner Saeed Ajmal wants to unveil against England in the first Test starting on Tuesday,

South Africa's series win over Sri Lanka was "a starting point" for a year of demanding tours, captain Graeme Smith said on Friday.

England's star spinner Graeme Swann wants an end to one day international cricket he told the BBC

Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan on Saturday told AFP he was satisfied with his team\'s ability to put behind them the spot-fixing scandal which ended in three of their former team-mates being handed down prison sentences in England.

India's one-day series win over England should not be regarded as revenge for the side's humiliating defeats to their rivals a few months ago, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said.

Flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen will rediscover the form that saw him the fastest man to 1,000 and 2000 runs in one day internationals England captain Alastair Cook said on Monday.

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul Haq on Thursday said he has targeted a top four Test spot for his side with an eye on qualification for the inaugural World Test Championship in 2013.

India captain MS Dhoni insists his beleaguered side won't throw in the towel in their last two one-day matches against England after suffering a three-wicket defeat at The Oval.

India can bounce back in the ongoing four-Test series in England if they get their "hunger and intent back", former captain and leg-spin great Anil Kumble said on Thursday.

The absence of hard-hitting Virender Sehwag could affect India's hopes of imposing themselves early in the Test series in England that starts Thursday, former Australia captain Ian Chappell has warned.

VVS Laxman believes India coach Duncan Fletcher will play a key role in his team's bid to win their forthcoming Test series against England.

England coach Andy Flower has hailed the progress of the side under one-day skipper Alastair Cook as they prepare for series against Test table-toppers and 50-over world champions India.

England spinner Graeme Swann on Tuesday shrugged off criticism of his team's faltering one-day form, insisting the squad were capable of bouncing back to beat Sri Lanka.

Cricket great Sir Garfield Sobers's belief in Alastair Cook's one-day ability was rewarded by the England batsman's century last weekend.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt that his side did all they could to win the second Test against West Indies, which ended in a draw on Saturday at Kensington Oval here.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he was blessed to have a good squad of players around him, making it easier for him to lead the national side.

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara said he felt a strong sense of personal satisfaction after his first Test hundred in England helped the tourists to a battling draw here on Monday.

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan was at a loss to explain his side's slump to 82 all out that handed England a stunning innings victory in the first Test here on Monday.

Jonathan Trott has hailed England's decision to opt for three separate captains as a "forward thinking" move.

Hong Kong's cricket chief has denied there is any corruption at the city's high-profile Sixes tournament after New Zealand players said they were approached and offered gifts, a report said Tuesday.

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam has promised that Caribbean fans will be attracted to the style of play of the visiting Pakistani team.

Sri Lanka's outgoing coach Trevor Bayliss on Thursday said the country needed a strong and stable cricket administration to allow players to focus only on the game and not be distracted by politics.

India's victorious, record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday he started dreaming of the World Cup after a humiliating first-round exit in the last edition in the Caribbean.

Captain Ricky Ponting said Saturday his fate was in the hands of the selectors after Australia's shattering early exit from the World Cup. Ponting, whose captaincy has been under attack since Australia's Ashes series debacle against England in January, scored a fighting 104 but it was not enough to prevent India from knocking the champions out in

Australia captain Ricky Ponting reignited the walking debate at the World Cup after admitting he stood his ground despite knowing he had been caught behind in his team's defeat to Pakistan.

Graeme Swann said a congested England fixture list was no reason for the side's stuttering World Cup campaign as they prepared for a make-or-break clash against the West Indies on Thursday.

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons said Sunday it was vital for the West Indies to beat England if his team is to have a realistic chance of reaching the World Cup knockout phase. Bangladesh, who moved to four points after their stunning win over England on Friday, must defeat both the Netherlands on Monday and South Africa in Dhaka on Saturday to cem

Coach Waqar Younis admitted dropped catches by wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal cost Pakistan the match against New Zealand but praised Ross Taylor for the innings of a lifetime.

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said his team\'s nine-wicket rout by the West Indies on Friday was the "worst day" of his career, but insisted his side\'s World Cup campaign was not over.

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara Tuesday hailed his strike bowler Lasith Malinga for destroying Kenya, saying his team had proved they were back in business after defeat to Pakistan.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi vowed Tuesday to win the World Cup for millions of weary fans back home who lost out on the showpiece when their country became a no-go zone.

Matt Prior said on Monday that a buoyant England were using their barren run at the World Cup as a major motivation for glory this time around. Despite being one of the game\'s major forces, England are yet to win cricket\'s showpiece tournament -- although they did manage to reach the final in 1979, 1987 and 1992.

Australia cricket coach Tim Nielsen says his team is in good shape for their World Cup title defence despite injury doubts over several key players.

Ricky Ponting on Monday welcomed an upcoming review of Australian cricket following his side's Ashes drubbing, saying the whole structure of the game needed to be examined.

Andrew Strauss on Friday paid tribute to the meticulous behind-the-scenes work of coach Andy Flower in masterminding England's Ashes series triumph over Australia. One of the strengths of England's Ashes campaign was the thoroughness of preparation and strategies for each of the five Tests, often highlighting the disparity with the Australian oper

Australia may have momentum from their big Perth Test win but England are playing better cricket going into the fourth Ashes Test, England batsman Ian Bell said on Thursday.

England opener Alastair Cook Tuesday played down a growing row over Australia's move to change pitches for the vital Melbourne Ashes Test, saying they were simply exploiting "home advantage".

Australian third Test hero Ryan Harris admitted he was "surprised" how well he was playing with a chronic knee injury that is degenerating with virtually every ball.

Pakistan's one-day captain Shahid Afridi said Friday he was not fully satisfied with preparations for next year's World Cup, acknowledging low expectations of victory.

Coach Andy Flower's skin surgery to remove a melanoma had sent a scare through the England team, skipper Andrew Strauss said on Sunday.

Legendary paceman and Pakistan coach Waqar Younis Friday said bowlers hold the key in the forthcoming Ashes, with Australia having an edge over England in the attack.

Under-fire Indian opener Gautam Gambhir earned firm backing from skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday ahead of the second Test against New Zealand. The left-hander has struggled with the bat of late, aggregating a mere 86 runs from his last 10 Test innings.

Stand-in captain Michael Clarke said Wednesday Australia's inability to kill off opposing teams was becoming a serious issue.

New Zealand fast bowler Chris Martin on Tuesday said he was looking to resurrect his stop-start career with a resounding performance against India in an upcoming three-Test series.