Cricket

Katich: We pay the selectors peanuts so we get monkeys

Australia opener hits out at part-time decision-makers after they decide not to renew his contract

Inside Cricket

Anderson returns to England fold but faces T20 fitness test

Saturday, 11 June 2011

Jimmy Anderson will be named tomorrow in England's squad for the third Test. He is expected to have recovered from the mild side strain he sustained in the first match of the series against Sri Lanka in Cardiff which forced him to miss the second at Lord's.

Matthew Hoggard: I'm happy to talk about my depression because getting it out there might help others

Saturday, 11 June 2011

What I Learnt This Week

ECB seek Mohammed Amir explanation

Friday, 10 June 2011

The England and Wales Cricket Board have asked the Surrey Cricket Board to assist with their investigation into banned Pakistan bowler Mohammed Amir's appearance for a village side.

James Anderson set for England return

Friday, 10 June 2011

James Anderson's anticipated return for the third and final npower Test against Sri Lanka will shape England's game plan to try to close out series victory.

Could Bell's new maturity lead him to pip Cook to captaincy?

Friday, 10 June 2011

Stephen Brenkley: England's next Test leader has virtually been anointed – but over recent months the Warwickshire batsman has emerged as a serious contender to lead his country.

I was stupid but not angry, claims Prior

Friday, 10 June 2011

Matt Prior has admitted he felt "stupid" following the incident at Lord's in which a dressing-room window was smashed.

Jayasuriya to retire from international game in England

Friday, 10 June 2011

Sri Lanka all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya yesterday announced he will retire from internationals this month during the tour of England.

County round-up: Shah shines as Essex romp to victory

Friday, 10 June 2011

Owais Shah guided Essex to victory over Middlesex last night, hitting 78 to steady the Eagles after openers Ravi Bopara and Mark Pettini were out for ducks. Essex overhauled the home side's score of 150 for the loss of five wickets.