ICC warns Indian board over 'poor' pitch in Kanpur

Reuters - May 9, 2008, 8:51 pm

NEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued an official warning to the Indian board on Friday over the sub-standard pitch used for last month's final test against South Africa in Kanpur. ...Read More

Australia to play three tests and five ODIs in SAfrica

Reuters - May 9, 2008, 7:12 pm

JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Reuters) - Australia will play three tests, five one-day internationals and two Pro20 matches on their tour of South Africa from February to April next year, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday. ...Read More

Clarke to delay departure for West Indies

Reuters - May 9, 2008, 6:37 pm

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Clarke handed compassionate leave

AAP - May 9, 2008, 6:31 pm

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has been handed compassionate leave and will not fly out for the team's tour of the West Indies on Saturday. ...Read More

Clarke pulls out of Windies tour

ABC - May 9, 2008, 5:52 pm

Test vice-captain Michael Clarke will not travel with the Australian cricket squad on their three-Test tour of the West Indies due to personal reasons. ...Read More

Tait ready to bounce back from hiatus

ABC - May 9, 2008, 4:50 pm

Australian pace bowler Shaun Tait says he is determined to return to the top of Test cricket after taking a lengthy hiatus from the game, but quashed rumours he was diagnosed with depression. ...Read More

Johnson pleased to see Tait back

ABC - May 9, 2008, 4:00 pm

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson says he was glad to see fellow paceman Shaun Tait back with the Australian cricket squad in Brisbane. ...Read More

Australia wait for a ruling on iSixes

AAP - May 9, 2008, 2:10 pm

CA will seek clarification on whether the new iSixes World Series in Singapore is officially sanctioned by the sport's governing body. ...Read More

New Zealand cricket coach to leave next year

AFP - May 9, 2008, 1:24 pm

WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand cricket coach John Bracewell will step down when his contract expires in April next year, New Zealand Cricket said Friday. ...Read More