New Delhi: Australian captain Ricky Ponting today said John Buchanan was the best coach he has played under, even better than Bob Simpson.
Colombo:Yesterday's car bomb blast cost Team India its Independence Day celebrations and the Men in Blue had to postpone their programme for today as well in the wake of the heightened security in the city.
Sydney:Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he will be allowed to use his illegal graphite-backed bat in this month's One-day cricket series in South Africa.
More imagesMelbourne:The Australian cricket community mourned the passing of media magnate Kerry Packer, acclaimed as the greatest influence in reshaping the modern-day game.
Sydney:Australian quick Brett Lee could kill a batsman unless cricketing authorities take action to prevent the beamers that have become a regular feature of his bowling, former New Zealand wicketkeeper Adam Parore said.
Dubai:Sachin Tendulkar jumped two spots to be among the top ten in the latest LG-ICC Test players rankings to boost India's spirits ahead of their three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning next month.
Mumbai:Australian paceman Brett Lee today (May 2, 2005) claimed he had fully recovered from his ankle injury and was bowling with the same pace and rhythm with which he made an impressive international debut six years ago.
Melbourne:Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he backed national team-mate Shane Warne over a sledging furore in English County cricket.
Sydney:Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he hoped the upcoming Ashes series would be the closest in decades after recent clashes with England failed to meet expectations.
London:Sir Lanka batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has agreed a short-term contract with Somerset, as an early season replacement for Australian captain Ricky Ponting, the English County announced.