Sydney:Australia hold the edge over England in this year's Ashes series with their two match-winning leg-spinners Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill, according to former England batsman Graham Thorpe.
Sydney:Retired England Test batsman Graham Thorpe has been told by Australian Sheffield Shield champions New South Wales, he's unlikely to play for them this season.
Sydney:England and Surrey left-hander Graham Thorpe is one of the 18 players who have been awarded full contracts with New South Wales (NSW) for the 2005-06 season.
Sydney:England Test batsman Graham Thorpe was no certainty to play for Australian Sheffield Shield cricket champions New South Wales next southern summer, team coach Trevor Bayliss said.
London:English County champions Warwickshire began the defence of their title in style with a crushing innings and 43-run First Division win over Glamorgan at Edgbaston on the fourth and final day of the opening round of matches.
London: :Australian captain Ricky Ponting would be allowed to use the Kookaburra bat which has carbon graphite in its blade till an inquiry by the Marylebone Cricket Club, the International Cricket Council said on Sunday.
London:Andrew Flintoff is expected to be fit for England's One-day International campaign despite suffering an ankle problem during the Third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
London:England Test cricketer Graham Thorpe was at the centre of a police investigation following a domestic row over Christmas.
London: Scotland made a dramatic debut in the National League on Sunday when it pulled off a four-wicket win over Durham at the Riverside.
London: Graham Thorpe revealed on Tuesday that he wants to return to the international game and is determined to fight for his place in the England team.
