Our standards slipped – Strauss

Captain Andrew Strauss blamed a “return to old habits” for England’s 78-run defeat to Australia in the fourth one-day international at the Brit Oval.

Ponting please with Aussie spirit

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting cited his side’s character as the major factor for their 78-run victory over England at the Brit Oval. “We controlled the game right through I thought,” he said

Bresnan breaks through

England gained reward for an impressive start to the fourth match of the NatWest Series with the wicket of Tim Paine. He fell in the 10th over to reduce Australia, who lost the toss, to 33 for one.

Ponting lauds team effort in turnaround

Ricky Ponting took it upon himself to put Australia’s tour back on track, leading from the front with a 93-ball 92, and ensuring against the indignity of a whitewash at the hands of the old enemy Read the entire article .

Speed slams ‘political’ boards over Howard

Malcolm Speed, the former ICC chief executive, has slammed the boards that have blocked John Howard’s nomination as the next ICC vice-president.

Harris’s golden arm saves Australia’s blushes

Plays of the Day from the fourth one-day international between England and Australia at The Oval

WSG hits out at BCCI charges of improper payment

World Sports Group has warned the BCCI that it will take necessary steps to enforce its agreement after the BCCI terminated the IPL media rights on grounds that WSG negotiated an improper payment from MSM

Leicestershire overcome Andrew to claim victory

Leicestershire finally broke Worcestershire’s Gareth Andrew-inspired resistance to claim their fourth County Championship win of the season by seven wickets with a day to spare at New Road

Speed slams ‘political’ boards over Howard

Malcolm Speed, the former ICC chief executive, has slammed the boards that have blocked John Howard’s nomination as the next ICC vice-president. Read the entire article

Harris’s golden arm saves Australia’s blushes

Plays of the Day from the fourth one-day international between England and Australia at The Oval Read the entire article .

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