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Hayden's century deflates Kiwis
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Australia (348-6) beat New Zealand by 215 runs Matthew Hayden and Glenn McGrath assaulted the record books as Australia inflicted on New Zealand the worst World Cup defeat for any Test-playing nation

Dogged Irani prevails
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Derbyshire (551 & 140-1) lead Essex (407) by 284 runsEssex edged past the follow-on mark with their ninth-wicket pair at the crease after a clever and patient vigil by Ronnie Irani, whose 144 spanned 289 balls, had ended when Ant Botha found some extra turn and bounce to have the Essex captain taken at slip.

Lara stands above rivals
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

West Indies captain bids farewell to the international stage today in Bridgetown, writes Derek Pringle.

Ackerman leads revival
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Leics (299 & 268-5) lead Notts (500) by 67 runsLeicestershire were in danger of defeat in three days when four wickets fell for 18 in eight overs, but they cleared their arrears without further loss as Hylton Ackerman and Tom New dropped anchor.

A coach 'full of energy'
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

New England coach Peter Moores has earned his reputation for getting things done, writes Charles Randall.

Langer makes merry
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Somerset (683 for 5) lead Middlesex (600 for 4 declared) by 83 runsCruelty to bowlers continued unabated at Taunton as Justin Langer, 303 not out, James Hildreth, 116, and Cameron White, 114, in turn exploited an easy-paced strip.

Gough hits fast forward
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Surrey (344 & 43-1) need 470 runs to beat Yorkshire (594-9 dec & 266-7 dec)Whether or not they win on a sluggish strip today, Yorkshire have made their impact on the new season. True to his word, captain Darren Gough has coaxed his team into some confident cricket.

Sussex on the brink
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Sussex (510 & 6-0) need 50 runs to beat Kent (216 & 349)This is the house that Peter Moores built, so it was appropriate that his former charges Sussex should mark Moores' appointment as England coach by marching to the verge of victory.

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Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Warks (490 & 113-6) lead Lancashire (333) by 270 runsWarwickshire's three-day domination of Lancashire failed to save them from being barracked by disgruntled supporters. The season's first shout of "rubbish" rang out from the terraces at tea time.

Harmison hunger is back
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Worcestershire (251-6 & 191) need 288 to beat Durham (313 & 416)England's new coach Peter Moores need have no worries about Steve Harmison: the Durham spearhead is refocused.

Vaughan welcomes appointment of Moores
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

THE emotional farewells will take place today, when England meet the West Indies on the pitch, but the succession has already happened, with Academy director Peter Moores replacing Duncan Fletcher as England's head coach almost before the tears had dried.

Moores appointed new England coach
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:08:00 GMT

England have appointed Peter Moores as successor to departing head coach Duncan Fletcher.

Nel to play for Essex
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:47:00 GMT

South African fast bowler Andre Nel has been cleared by the United Cricket Board of South Africa to play for Essex this summer.

Fletcher built up damaging fear culture
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Two of the biggest problems I have had with Duncan Fletcher as coach is his public relations and the loyalty culture he has built up around him, says Geoffrey Boycott.

Domestic game must change to suit England
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Whoever England finally choose as Duncan Fletcher's full-time successor, his biggest challenge will lie in invigorating a one-day side that has spent the past 15 years in the doldrums.

Steady Cook rides his luck
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Essex (246-3) trail Derbyshire (551) by 305 runsIf catches win matches, then dropped chances can surely cost a team victory.

Captain went in search of Boycott
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:05:00 GMT

Geoffrey Boycott has revealed in The Daily Telegraph that the England captain sought him out for extra batting practice but was afraid coach Duncan Fletcher would find out.

Moores can restore link to counties
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Despite England's lamentable performances this winter, its beyond doubt that they still need a coach, though in some players cases a psychiatrist might be more appropriate, says Simon Hughes.

Leicester missing Broad
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Nottinghamshire (398-6) lead Leicestershire (299) by 99 runsLeicestershire got a foretaste of the difficulties that might confront them in the event of the prolonged absence of seamer Stuart Broad on England duty this summer as their attack struggled to restrain bullish batting anchored by Jason Gallian.

Fletcher jumps before getting the push
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Duncan Fletcher, a proud and stubborn man, was never going to accept criticism from the Schofield Report, due sometime after May 15, hence his decision to resign.

Stubborn coach is owed debt of thanks
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Before Duncan Fletcher took over, England travelled worse than a punnet of strawberries, until he showed them how to win in places as hostile to tourists as Karachi and Kingston, says Derek Pringle.

Trescothick on the road to recovery
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Somerset (215-2) trail Middlesex (600-4 dec) by 385 runsMarcus Trescothick's handsome innings of 70 confirmed that his rehabilitation from a stress related illness was on course as Somerset responded to Middlesex's massive first innings total which beat their previous highest against Somerset, 596 at Lord's in1908.

Newman leads Surrey fightback
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Surrey (237-5) trail Yorkshire (594-9) by 357 runsScott Newman took his cue from Yorkshire's tailenders to thump an effortless century at the Oval on Thursday.

Montgomerie shows true substance
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Sussex (465-7) lead Kent (216) by 249 runsSussex stuttered, stalled and stabilised to a position from which they will expect to open their championship defence with a convincing maximum-point victory.

Lancashire found lacking
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Lancashire (154-4) trail Warwickshire (490) by 336 runsThe end of the World Cup cannot come soon enough for Lancashire as five key players, including Muttiah Muralitharan and Brad Hodge, are still on duty in the Caribbean and their absence was felt at Edgbaston.

Lara to quit international limelight
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

West Indies (230 for five) beat Bangladesh (131) by 99 runs

Di Venuto hitting top form
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Durham (291-5 & 313) lead Worcestershire (191) by 413 runs

Sarwan stars for West Indies
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:13:00 GMT

West Indies (230 for five) beat Bangladesh (131) by 99 runsRamnaresh Sarwan underlined his captaincy credentials by leading the fightback that earned hosts West Indies a belated World Cup victory on Thursday.

Giles undergoes hip operation
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:25:00 GMT

England spinner Ashley Giles has undergone an exploratory operation on his right hip in America.

Fletcher resigns as England coach
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:22:00 GMT

Duncan Fletcher has tendered his resignation as England's head coach.

Malik named Pakistan captain
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:22:00 GMT

Shoaib Malik has been named as Inzamam-ul-Haq's successor as Pakistan captain.

England finally end our suffering
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Tuesday's Super Eights match between England and Soth Africa was, according to Sky's David Gower, effectively a World Cup quarter-final: whoever won progressed to the semi-finals, writes Jim White.

Mushtaq puts woes behind him
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Sussex (138-1) trail Kent (216) by 78 runsMushtaq Ahmed has been through the emotional wringer since Bob Woolmer' s death a month ago, but the leg-spinner quickly drew strength from familiar surroundings.

Troughton's way brings rewards
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Warwickshire (337-5) v LancashireIf England want to know why they struggle to turn promise into performance in one-day international cricket, they need only to do a case study on Jim Troughton.

West Indies series is ideal for new coach
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

As the Lord's powerbrokers debate what to do about the latest World Cup debacle, they should be grateful for one thing: England's schedule over the next year is about as gentle as it gets.

Di Venuto off to flying start
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Worcestershire (110-5) trail Durham (313) by 203 runsSix years ago Michael Di Venuto scored his first century for Derbyshire at New Road, and he has reappeared on Worcestershire's radar by carrying his bat on his debut for Durham.

Gatting should lead new order
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Six months ago, I suggested that England would have a traumatic winter and that Duncan Fletcher had lost his way as coach. I have not taken any pleasure out of seeing the team play so poorly, but in many ways I'm glad that they didn't fluke it and cover up their dreadful one-day performances, writes Geoffrey Boycott.

Kaneira shines amid mediocrity
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Derbyshire (405-6) v EssexOne positive aspect of Pakistan's early exit from the World Cup, from an Essex point of view at least, was the availability of Danish Kaneria from the outset of the English domestic season.

Sri Lanka crush sorry Ireland
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Sri Lanka (81-2) beat Ireland (77) by eight wicketsIreland's campaign came to a sorry end as Sri Lanka cruised to an eight-wicket victory to signal their intent for the semi-finals.

Henderson fires lower order
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Leicestershire (299) v NottinghamshireLeicestershire were unable to build a commanding total on the foundations sunk by grafting half-centuries from openers Darren Robinson and John Maunders.

Time runs out for Fletcher
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Eighteen months ago Duncan Fletcher was romping around Trafalgar Square with his Ashes-winning team, a brand new British passport in his pocket, but a winter of pounding defeats has made his position as head coach untenable.

Shah punishes Somerset
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Middlesex (347-3) v Somerset Owais Shah may have endured a tricky summer last year, but he began the new campaign with a cultured, unbeaten 160, which was the highlight of an excellent day for Middlesex.

Surrey dance to Rudolph's tune
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Yorkshire (390-8) v SurreySurrey's opening match on their return to Division One could have been billed as the Battle of the Ballroom, and from a cricket point of view there were many dazzling moments as Yorkshire rattled along at an entertaining tempo.

Ireland no match for Sri Lanka
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:50:00 GMT

Sri Lanka (81 for two) beat Ireland (77) by eight wicketsFarveez Maharoof and Muttiah Muralitharan ambushed Ireland for the 2007 World Cup's lowest total to set up Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win in Wednesday's Super Eight match at Queen's Park.

Irish success offers a chiding comparison
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

As England were sliding to defeat, Ireland's captain, Trent Johnston, was able to salute his players for winning a place on the full one-day international rankings table.

'It's a horrible feeling to walk off to boos'
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

England's unseemly ejection from the World Cup by South Africa led to Michael Vaughan's team being booed from the ground in Barbados, the first time England's captain has experienced such a reaction.

Strauss enforces claim to captaincy
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Briefly, for 30 balls of England's ill-fated day, the captain and his would-be successor were together at the crease. Mark Nicholas reports.

Bereft of talent, ideas and any hope of success
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Andrew Hall and Graeme Smith laid bare England's middle order, exposed the batsmen's poor techniques and ripped up England's plan for the later overs. That is if there was a plan before Smith lacerated their moderate bowling. Simon Hughes reports.

Inept England must axe Fletcher and Vaughan
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

South Africa (157-1) beat England (154) by nine wicketsEngland's big moment in this World Cup was not matched by a correspondingly big performance as South Africa trounced them by nine wickets at the Kensington Oval.

Dancing to Gough's tune
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:01:00 GMT

Yorkshire's new captain, the homegrown Darren Gough, talks to Andrew Baker as he revs up his team-mates ahead of the new county championship challenge.