Test Cricket

New Zealand In Good Stead Ahead Of Lord’s Test, Says Stand-In Skipper Brendon McCullum

New Zealand’s stand-in skipper Brendon McCullum is satisfied with his team’s preparations for the first Test against England at Lord’s.

Wales Venue Too Small For Ashes Test: Atherton

Former England captain Mike Atherton has snubbed the selection of Swalec Stadium in Wales as a venue for next summer’s Ashes series, saying it is too small.

England Squad For Lord’s Test Against New Zealand

England have named an unchanged squad, but have added fast bowler Matthew Hoggard, to the 12-member team chosen for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s from Thursday.

Key Warns England Not To Be Complacent Against New Zealand

Lions skipper Rob Key has warned England not to take it easy against New Zealand in the upcoming three Test match series, beginning at Lord’s from Thursday.

England Will Beat New Zealand 3-0 With Or Without Andrew Flintoff, Claims Former Coach David Lloyd

Former England coach David Lloyd has affirmed that New Zealand will be handed a 3-0 whitewash in the forthcoming Test series from May 15.

IPL Is A Big Carrot For Those Who Don't Make It To The National Squad, Says England's Sajid Mahmood

England's Sajid Mahmood believes that the Indian Premier League could be a big carrot for those who do not get picked for the national squad.

England Announce Next Summer's Ashes Schedule

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced next summer's (2009-10) Ashes series schedule.

England’s Alastair Cook Prefers Country Over IPL

England opener Alastair Cook believes that his team-mates would prefer to play for their country rather than join the cash-rich Indian Premier League.

Lancashire Seamer Sajid Mahmood Hopeful Of An England Call-Up For New Zealand Series Next Month

Lancashire fast bowlwer Sajid Mahmood is targeting an England recall at the earliest as the 26-year-old hasn't been playing Test cricket since January 2007 Ashes tour of Australia.

England's Ryan Sidebottom All Excited About Stanford's £10 Million Twenty20 Match

England seamer Ryan Sidebottom is excited about ECB's proposed £10 million winner-takes-all Twenty20 match, which is currently under discussions with American billionaire Allen Stanford.