Polly's paternity leave opens way for Zondeki

Shaun Pollock's paternity leave may be just the window of opportunity that Monde Zondeki needs to launch a successful Test career.
[iol.co.za]

Sri Lanka's cricket authorities are planning to modernize Sinhalese Sports Club ground as a venue equal to world headquarters Lord's, the cricket board said Friday.
[htcricket.com]

Saeed Anwar is set to bring an end to his international career after being overlooked for the forthcoming series against Bangladesh.
[cricket.org]

Hugh Cornwell, former lead singer of The Stranglers, talks to BBC Sport about his passion for cricket.
[bbc.co.uk]

Like the proverbial rise of the Phoenix, Steve Waugh has managed to comeback from the "ashes" (pun intended) to prove his critics wrong once again.
[sify.com]

The retirement of Darren Gough coupled with England's pallid performances at both Edgbaston and Lord's should ensure a lively and lengthy selection meeting tonight before David Graveney announces the 3rd Test squad on Saturday.
[channel4.com]

After his century for England last weekend, Andrew Flintoff is used to performing under pressure, and he gets a rare opportunity to do that on the county stage on Saturday.
[bbc.co.uk]

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) is allowing fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to re-join Durham after the first two tests against Bangladesh this month.
[htcricket.com]

The Times of India quoted Harish Thawani, co-chairman of WSN, as saying: "We have given no such proposal to Ganguly, nor are we contemplating to.
[cricket.org]

Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly's marketing agent on Thursday sought to scotch speculation about their star client severing ties with them in favour of a multi-million-rupee deal with another marketing giant.
[indiaexpress.com]

Australian Cricketers' Association chief executive Tim May has fired back at anti-drugs chiefs' claims that his body is helping to undermine the integrity of Shane Warne's ban.
[smh.com.au]

The prestigious C K Nayudu under-19 cricket tournament will be held in the Kashmir valley from September 5 to 12, official sources said on Friday.
[htcricket.com]

Glamorgan and England fast bowler Simon Jones has finally made his comback after a long injury lay-off.
[bbc.co.uk]

Ramesh Powar's inclusion in the list of 36 probables for the home series against New Zealand is a victory of sorts for the stocky Mumbai all-rounder, who has been knocking on the doors of the selectors for a few seasons now.
[mid-day.com]

The Australians though are not the only cricket nation to be guilty of such a trait. Indeed, it is universal.
[sify.com]

At 22, Graeme Smith may be old enough to captain South Africa with distinction, but he is not old enough to be considered a safe risk behind the wheel of a car.
[iol.co.za]

Pressure is growing on a West Yorkshire village cricket league to beef up its "mild" punishment for a club whose supporters barracked visiting Asian players as members of al-Qaida.
[guardian.co.uk]

Glamorgan and England bowler Simon Jones made his long-awaited return from a career-threatening knee ligament injury on Wednesday.
[bbc.co.uk]

Jacques Kallis arrived back in London this week with one ambition: to turn 1-0 at Lord's into 4-0 by the time the team comes out of The Oval.
[iol.co.za]

Pakistan's reserve wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal is unable to return home in time for training after his boss in England locked his passport away and went on holiday, Pakistan's Cricket Board said on Thursday.
[htcricket.com]

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