Shane Warne

Chappell to steer new era of stars

news.com.au     03-Sep-2008   22 related          

GREG Chappell has returned to Australian cricket with a brief to help ensure no permanent damage is caused by the dismantling of the great team of the past decade. The former Test captain was named yesterday as the head...                    

Time for Kumble to go, says Akram

hindustantimes.com     03-Sep-2008   6 related          

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that it is time for India's Test captain Anil Kumble to bow out of the game and hand over the reins to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "I respect Anil for what he has achieved. He has done...                    

Watson raring to fill the void in Oz squad left by Symonds

dailyindia.com     03-Sep-2008   2 related          

From ANI Melbourne, Sept.3: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is reportedly raring to fill the void created by Andrew Symonds' exit from the side on disciplinary grounds. With Symonds certain to miss Australia's tour of...                    

McGain stakes claim for tour spot

news.com.au     03-Sep-2008   1 related          

LEG-spinner Bryce McGain took the early lead in the battle to earn selection as Australia's specialist spinner on the tour of India with three wickets in a warm-up game. McGain claimed impressive figures of 3-13 in his...                    

Watson looking to step in Symonds' shoes

indiaenews.com     03-Sep-2008   15 related          

From correspondents in Victoria, Australia, 06:00 PM IST With Andrew Symonds certain to miss next month's tour of India, Australian Shane Watson is confident of filling in the void of an all-rounder for the four-match...                    

India, Aussie A players look for national caps

keralanext.com     03-Sep-2008   1 related          

Wednesday, September 03, 2008 BANGALORE: A three-day cricket match between 'A' teams of India and Australia gets underway here on Wednesday with players of both sides looking to come out with impressive performance to...                    

Watson raring to fill the void

news.com.au     02-Sep-2008   18 related          

AUSTRALIA all-rounder Shane Watson has guaranteed his injury-plagued body is up to the demands of an arduous Indian Test tour as he prepares to step into Andrew Symonds' shoes. With Symonds certain to miss Australia's...                    

Cricket: Toast Mushtaq Ahmed but raise a glass to the true greats of county cricket

guardian.co.uk     02-Sep-2008   1 related          

By Jove, they lowered the bar for old Mushie, didn't they? "Mushtaq Ahmed, the finest Sussex player ever" it was said, followed by another toast to "the finest of all overseas players". It's a matter of opinion, granted,...                    

Leftie on a mission

ruralnews.co.nz     02-Sep-2008          

Any cricketer looking for success has targets, whether he be batsman or bowler. So it’s no surprise to find that New Zealand’s captain for the foreseeable future Danny Vettori has his master plan to take up a high place...                    

Pakistan cricket needs new priorities to relive glory days

bigblog.com     31-Aug-2008   2 related          

THE fourth chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), appointed by former President Pervez Musharraf over a period of nine years, resigned last week. In the preceding three years of the Nawaz Sharif government, the...