Smart decision at toss comes up trumps for Horne
When Matthew Horne won the toss for Otago this morning, and put Northern Districts in to bat in their Shell Trophy match on a beautiful warm summer's day at Carisbrook, many present looked at each…
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Hay provides key Bamford update
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford's injury return date is still unknown despite the good progress, according to reliable journalist Phil Hay. The Lowdown: Bamford's agonising season The Whites striker would have been full of confidence…
Sussex sign former Kenya captain
Rageb Aga, who briefly captained Kenya in 2004, has been handed a one-year contract by Sussex.Aga, 23, gained a British passport earlier this year after completing his studies at Brighton University and made a one-day…
Katich takes Derbyshire captaincy
Simon Katich, recently signed as one of Derbyshire's overseas players, will captain the county next season after taking over from Graeme Welch who has stood down.Welch wants to concentrate on his form during his testimonial…
McGrath reported for bowling reaction
Glenn McGrath's good mood was later spoiled when he bowled to Herschelle Gibbs © Getty Images Australia's poor behaviour during the third Test has continued with Glenn McGrath reported for an incident at the end…
New Zealand ring the changes
Michael Papps, who was knocked on the head by Brett Lee, was replaced by Craig Cumming for the rest of the series© Getty ImagesThe New Zealand squad has been changed for the last two one-dayers…
Pietersen seeks release from Nottinghamshire
Kevin Pietersen: 'I cannot play for Notts any more' ©Getty ImagesKevin Pietersen's uneasy truce with Nottinghamshire finally ended with the news that he is planning to take the county to court to try and force…
England coast home in Kolkata warm-up
England made light of mediocre opponents in their one warm-up match before the six-match one-day series against India gets under way at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday.England coasted to an eight-wicket win over a Bengal…
Historic loss for Windies at Lord's
Lord's-For once, and for all their customorary endeavour, CurtlyAmbrose and Courtney Walsh couldn't quite complete another rescuemission for the West Indies again foisted on them by their weakbatsmen.Once more, the champion fast bowlers defied their…
Celtic: Ange must unleash Abada vs Hibs
Ange Postecoglou's Celtic side head into today's Premiership clash on the back of an extremely disappointing showing against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night, with the 56-year-old's side falling to a 5-1…