Cricket sponsorship in jeopardy
The pesticide-insecticide imbroglio could take the fizz out of Pepsi's other interests too. The cola major that was all set to become the official sponsor of the upcoming India-New Zealand cricket series may now lose the opportunity. [indiatimes.com]
Don Bradman and the Bradmanesque Graeme Smith's Bradmanesque form against England obviously means that the young South African captain is batting extraordinarily. Which then makes you marvel just how good Sir Don Bradman must have been. [indiatimes.com]
Flintoff 'can lift England' Darren Gough believes Andrew Flintoff is the man to lead England's fightback against South Africa. [bbc.co.uk]
Resilient Ntini inpires new wave Once derided as an undeserving beneficiary of the quota system, South Africa's first black player is now fully integrated, says Jon Henderson. [guardian.co.uk]
Master Blaster When Gary Kirsten plays in a Test, he is batting for a lost generation of South Africans who were born at the wrong time, finds Dominic O'Reilly. [sundayherald.com]
No practice is bad practice Central contracts, an expensive way to reconcile the demands of counties and country, don't always work for us, says Mike Gatting. [guardian.co.uk]
County Hall shaping as an option for country After impressing against England, Worcestershire star Andrew Hall is definitely one to watch, reckons Tom Moody. [guardian.co.uk]
Old guard survive, for now Even if the selectors had been feeling in a ruthless mood following England's heavy defeat at Lord's, the all too familiar list of injuries forced their hand. [bbc.co.uk]
Tigers captain seeks form Bangladesh could be seeking yet another captain if Khaled Mahmud decides to resign after his team tour Pakistan. [bbc.co.uk]
Baseball fan joins top table It is perhaps surprising that for such a common name only 14 Smiths have played Test cricket for England. [bbc.co.uk]
Batting Average Neil Drysdale says it is time for the Saltires to face up to reality and get out of the comfort zone. [sundayherald.com]
PCB wants to resolve KCCA's problems: Tauqir A meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), under the chairmanship of Tauqir Zia, was held at the Gaddafi Stadium at Lahore on Saturday. [dailytimes.com.pk]
MCA plan an upward trend The Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) are making significant inroads to take the sport to a higher level. [emedia.com.my]
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