Leeds: Australia inflicted a dramatic England collapse for the second time in the match as they eyed a fourth Test win inside three days at Headingley.England, at stumps on the second day were 82 for five, still needing a further 261
Cardiff: Marcus North's second ton in 3 Tests left Australia in charge of their Ashes series opener against England here on Saturday.Oz, at lunch on the fourth day at Sophia Gardens, were 577 for five in reply to England's first innings
Cardiff: Australia skipper Ricky Ponting led from the front with a commanding innings of 150 as the Ashes holders regained the advantage in the first Test against England here on Friday.Australia, at stumps on the third day at Sophia Gardens, were
London: Tasmanian paceman bowler Brendan Drew will replace his fellow countryman Marcus North as overseas player for Gloucestershire county club.
Sydney:Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody is in no mood to renew his contract as the coach of the Sri Lankan national side and is all set to take up the coaching job of his native Western Australia team.
London:Team India discard Zaheer Khan scalped three in the second innings but a lacklustre show by other Worcestershire bowlers and a magnificent 161 by Aussie Marcus North saw Derbyshire salvaging a draw in a Division Two county match at Chesterfield.
Perth:South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl on the opening day of the three-day tour match against Western Australia here.
Sydney:Western Australia has appointed Marcus North as its deputy vice-captain. North has virtually been rewarded for his consistency and he will be the third member of the leadership group along with Australian internationals Justin Langer and Mike Hussey.
Sydney:Brett Lee, who has endured a frustrating run as Test cricket 12th man, has been picked for Australia 'A' in One-day matches against Pakistan and West Indies next month.
Perth:A mini batting collapse by Western Australia kept Queensland in contention at the close of play on the first day of their Sheffield Shield domestic cricket match.
