Cricket: August 2008 - news archive

Surrey are making a move for Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar as they look to boost their fight against relegation.

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur is to turn to the nation's youth after suffering convincing ODI defeats.

Australia cruised to an emphatic 180-run win in the opening one-day international against Bangladesh in Darwin.

Kevin Pietersen insists England will not be resting on their laurels after securing the series win and says he wants a whitewash.

Andrew Flintoff and Samit Patel were the stars as England beat South Africa at The Oval to clinch the one-say series with two to play.

There was no play in the Lancashire-Surrey game at Blackpool for the third day running due to a waterlogged ground.

South African captain Graeme Smith will miss the third one-day international at The Oval on Friday with a tennis elbow problem.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has joined the ranks of those calling for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.

An ongoing knee injury has forced Pakistan and Sussex leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed to retire from county cricket.

Kevin Pietersen is hoping Matt Prior can kick on from his display at Trent Bridge and make the wicket-keeping slot his own.

The fourth one-day international between Sri Lanka and India has been moved to Wednesday after bad weather in Colombo.

Cricket Australia are 'desperately hoping' their tour to Pakistan will go ahead but will not guarantee that they will travel.

Paul Collingwood says he is looking forward to simply playing for England without the responsibility of captaincy.

Professional Cricketers' Association chairman Dougie Brown has questioned whether the Champions Trophy will now actually go ahead.

Ryan Sidebottom's international summer is over after he was ruled out of the rest of the one-day series against South Africa.

England skipper Kevin Pietersen has backed the decision to postpone the Champions Trophy until next year.

Marcus Trescothick has caused controversy after admitting he used sweets to help him shine the ball while on England duty.

The International Cricket Council has taken the decision to postpone next month's Champions Trophy until next year.

Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council's elite panel of umpires to take up a new position in Australia.

Steve Harmison was singled out for praise by captain Kevin Pietersen after England's one-day win against South Africa at Headingley.

Cricket South Africa has confirmed it will not send its cricketers to Pakistan if the Champions Trophy is held there.

Steve Harmison will step out of the shadows to lead England's attack in Friday's opening one-day international against South Africa.

Ryan Sidebottom will play no part in England's opening One-Day International against South Africa because of injury.

The ICC say they expect the Champions Trophy to take place ahead of crunch talks on Friday, which could lead to a venue switch.

India have pulled level in their five-match one-day series with Sri Lanka with a three-wicket victory in Dambulla.

Uncapped Brett Geeves has been called up to the Australia squad to face Bangladesh after Brett Lee pulled out for "family reasons".

Worcestershire paceman Simon Jones has been ruled out of the rest of the season as he requires surgery on an injured knee.

Steve Harmison's fiery spell swung Tuesday's Pro40 clash Durham's way as they beat Notts by six runs at Trent Bridge.

Graeme Swann believes the upcoming big-money clash in the West Indies will not weigh on the England players' minds.

The lawyer of Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif says the player will appeal after his B sample tested positive for a banned substance.

The England and Wales Cricket Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss England's participation in the Champions Trophy.

Peter Moores is confident Ryan Sidebottom will be "ready to go" for England's one-day series against South Africa.

Ryan Sidebottom and Chris Tremlett are both doubts for England's opening one-day international against South Africa.

Sir Vivian Richards has revealed the Stanford Superstars squad that will take on England in November for the $20million jackpot.

The organisers have moved the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament from September to December.

Durham have criticised England's decision not to allow Steve Harmison to bowl in their top of the table Championship match.

Cricket's governing body the ICC will meet countries to discuss security worries ahead next month's Champions Trophy.

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is a surprise inclusion in the Pakistan squad for next month's Champions Trophy.

Simon Jones' injury jinx has struck again as he has been ruled out of the England Lions side to face South Africa on Wednesday.

Dominic Cork's time at Lancashire will come to an end at the conclusion of the current season as he has not been offered a new deal.

A century stand by Malinda Warnapura and Mahela Jayawardene helped Sri Lanka beat India by eight wickets and secure a 2-1 series win.

Stuart Broad claims the England side are happy with a target of 197 to win the fourth and final Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose has suffered a suspected broken finger but England coach Peter Moores says he will see out the Test mach.

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur feels his side can still defeat England in the fourth Test despite Saturday's play being rained off.

England have confirmed the appointment of Australian Dene Hills as their new head batting coach.

Kumar Sangakkara's unbeaten century inspired Sri Lanka to hold just a two-run lead over India in the final Test in Colombo.

Kevin Pietersen says captaining England 'can only get worse' after his 14th Test century put his side in control against South Africa.

Dammika Prasad and Ajantha Mendis produced some brilliant bowling to skittle India out for 249 to leave Sri Lanka on top after day one.

Kevin Pietersen has been tipped to change his style of play now he is England captain, according to South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.

Pacemen Steve Harmison and Stuart Broad have both been recalled to the England side for the final Test against South Africa.

Andrew Flintoff wants to end a personal run of eight Test defeats in his last eight appearances in the final Test with South Africa.

Paceman Graham Onions has pledged his future to the Durham cause by penning a new deal to play at the club until 2011.

Herschelle Gibbs has been selected for the South African one-day squad who will play a Twenty20 match and five one-dayers with England.