Pakistani cricketers demanded Friday to know why they were punished with bans and fines as a tribunal started an appeals process against sanctions imposed by sporting authorities. The tribunal is overseen by Irfan Qadir, a retired high court judge chosen by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla scored a century on his County Championship debut to put Nottinghamshire in a strong position on the opening day of their First Division clash against Kent.

Newly-wed former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has appealed a ban and heavy fine imposed on him by cricket authorities, barely two days before the deadline, an official said Wednesday.

Veteran cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has won a seat in Sri Lanka's parliament, a local official said Friday.

Former Australian opener Phil Jaques is targeting an international recall after joining up with Worcestershire for a third spell.

Pakistan all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan appealed Thursday against a one-year ban and heavy fine for indiscipline, saying he wants justice from the cricket authorities.

Australia Wednesday culled fast bowlers Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark from their roster for next season, when they will try to regain the Ashes from England and defend the World Cup.

Pakistan all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan legally requested cricket authorities explain why he was banned for a year and fined heavily, an official said Wednesday.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said the side must stick with Kevin Pietersen as their number three batsman.

A parliamentarian known for his fierce criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was forced to resign on Thursday on charges of faking an educational degree.

England quick James Anderson is still baffled as to the cause of his longstanding knee injury but expects to be in action again next week.

A parliamentary committee in Pakistan has ordered an inquiry into alleged misappropriation of more than 3.5 million dollars of the country's cricket funds, officials said Tuesday.

Pakistan's former cricket captain Shoaib Malik vowed Monday to fight against a one-year ban from the game, saying he will lodge an appeal and try to revive his career.

Pakistan excluded banned ex-captains Younus Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from a list of central contracts announced Friday, raising further doubts over their international careers.

Australia seamer Stuart Clak's proposed move to English county Kent this season has collapsed

Bangladesh A won the toss and elected to bat against the visitors and managed to score 202 in 70.3 overs with the help of Raqibul 107*.

Tatenda Taibu scored 107 to set Zimbabwe up for a five-run victory over the University of the West Indies’ Vice Chancellor’s XI in their 50 overs-a-side match on Friday at Frank Worrell Oval.

Australia's veteran fast bowler Brett Lee is poised to quit Test cricket after a conversation with England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, a report said on Tuesday.

Andrew Strauss is taking a break from the pressures of the England cricket team captaincy in an isolated village in the state of Victoria, Australian media have reported.

India vowed Wednesday to protect every player in upcoming major sports events in the country after a weekend bombing and alleged new threats raised fresh concerns over security.

A spectator who ran onto a cricket pitch and wrestled Pakistan's Khalid Latif to the floor during a one-day international in Australia was Tuesday fined 9,000 dollars (8,058 US).

Pakistani senators on Monday demanded strict action against all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who was caught tampering with the ball in a one-day match in Australia.

New Zealand is poised to lead the way into the potentially lucrative United States cricket market with confirmation Saturday that talks are underway to play Sri Lanka in Florida this year.

Pakistan is exploring the possiblity of playing international cricket in the United States and getting a foot hold in the game's expanding US market, its cricket board said Thursday.

Yusuf Pathan smashed an unbeaten 210 off 190 balls as West Zone surpassed a fourth innings target of 536 to defeat South Zone by three wickets in the five-day Duleep Trophy final.

A committee investigating Pakistan\'s humiliating whitewash in Australia will also probe the ball-tampering offence by star all-rounder Shahid Afridi, an official said Friday.

Pakistan's star all-rounder Shahid Afridi apologised on Sunday after being caught biting the ball in the final one-dayer against Australia, a bizarre episode which cost him a two-match ban.

The chief selector of Pakistan's national cricket team resigned on Sunday after their defeat in a one-day series against Australia, saying he was disappointed with the team's performance. Iqbal Qasim announced his resignation soon after Pakistan's 5-0 defeat on Sunday in the one-day series against Australia in Perth.

New Zealand ended a three-month global search for a national cricket coach Saturday with the appointment of former local Test batsman Mark Greatbatch.

Furious Pakistani cricket fans Friday staged a protest and burnt bats and stumps after the team's defeats in the Test and one-day series in Australia, demanding the removal of the cricket chief Ijaz Butt.

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and Scottish lawyer Brent Lockie are to conduct an International Cricket Council (ICC) inquiry into the use of the umpire review system during this month's fourth Test between England and South Africa, it was announced Tuesday.

South African coach Mickey Arthur has resigned in the wake of the national team's failure to beat England in a recent Test series.

Pakistan are to appoint a new captain after the tour of Australia next month, the country’s cricket chief said Friday.

Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the running to take charge of international cricket, reports said on Friday. The Melbourne Age newspaper said Howard was a candidate to be president of the International Cricket Council, but Cricket Australia would not confirm whether it had nominated him for the position.

The International Cricket Council on Thursday ruled that New Delhi will remain a venue for the 2011 World Cup despite a pitch fiasco late last year. An one-day international between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned after 23.3 overs on December 27 due to what match referee Alan Hurst said was an \

Former Pakistan sports captains demanded on Thursday a boycott of the hockey World Cup in India next month to protest at Pakistani cricketers being snubbed by the Indian Premier League.

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Mercury rose in the super league as Biman defeated strong contender Mohamedan while Abahaoni registered yet another victory.

A week after Younus Khan was overlooked for this month's tour of Australia, the former Pakistan captain Tuesday made a surprise appearance at a coaching course in Lahore. Younus, reported to be uncontactable when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last week appointed Mohammed Yousuf as his replacement on the Australian tour, attended a course held

League-leaders Mohammedan extended their lead brushing aside Victoria in a one-sided match in the Super League stage of the Ispahani Tea Premier Division Cricket League Saturday.

Mushfiqur Rahim desperately dove from the close-in position to dismantle the stumps as Biman erupted in joy after playing out a tie with defending champions Abahani at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur Saturday.

The four-day match between Durham and the MCC will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium from March 29.

Four of Bangladesh's top cricketers, once banned from the national game for joining the lucrative but unauthorised Indian Cricket League (ICL), have been selected for an upcoming tri-nation series.

Four Pakistani players have received clearance to get their visas to travel to neighbouring India to feature in the lucrative Indian Premier League, the nation's cricket chief said Thursday. "Our High Commissioner in New Delhi has confirmed that four Pakistani players -- Umar Gul, Sohail Tanvir, Misbah-ul Haq and Kamran Akmal -- have got clearanc

Graham Thorpe believes England star batsman Kevin Pietersen is on the brink of finding his best form after struggling so far in his native South Africa. Pietersen made his name in world cricket five years ago by scoring three one-day centuries in his homeland.

Tamim Iqbal is in doubt for the upcoming triangular one-day series in January after he ignored medical advice and continued to play cricket despite a broken hand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said

Abahani finished their first round campaign in the Premier Division Cri-cket League with double delight as they not only strongly bounced back, riding on a fabulous hundred from Abdul Razzaq, but also saw their archrivals Mohammedan losing their first game yesterday.

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England captain Andrew Strauss hailed his players' willingness to play a more attacking brand of cricket after his team clinched their one-day international series against South Africa when the fifth and final match was rained out at Kingsmead on Friday. England won the series 2-1, with two matches abandoned because of rain.