Against all odds
Robin Uthappa: brashly confident of his own ability © AFP The ball is screaming towards the blockhole. You need eight runs from four balls. You have never played at No. 7 in an international match…
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David Terbrugge retires from cricket
David Terbrugge: injuries and business demands have led to his retirement © Getty Images David Terbrugge, the former South Africa and Highveld Lions seamer, has announced his retirement from all professional cricket at the age…
The speed merchant Zimbabwe lost
Brighton Watambwa appeals for lbw on his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2000-01 © Cricinfo As he swigs a mouthful of beer, Brighton Watambwa looks up from the Keg & Maiden bar at the Harare…
Bvute and Ebrahim remain on the board
Peter Chingoka: "The future for Zimbabwe cricket has never been brighter"© Getty ImagesOzias Bvute and Max Ebrahim, who were thought by many to be the key figures in instigating and fuelling the current crisis in…
Beaman wins women's coaching job in Auckland
Former New Zealand Under-23 captain Sarah Beaman has been appointed coach of the State Auckland Hearts women's team for the 2003-04 season.Beaman has coached several well-performed teams, including the Northern Region Secondary Schools, Auckland Under-21…
Derbyshire promotes DiVenuto to vice-captaincy role
Stylish Tasmanian left hander Michael DiVenuto has agreed to a new contract that will see him retained as Derbyshire's overseas professional for the 2002 county season. Having made a favourable impression in his two seasons…
Sarkar out of Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s with side strain
Bangladesh batsman Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out of the three ODIs and two T20s against Zimbabwe with a strain on his left side. He has been replaced by Imrul Kayes for the first two…
LUFC must complete James Garner transfer
With a total of 24 players, Leeds United have one of the smallest squads in the Premier League. They remarkably went through the previous January transfer window without adding any new players to their squad…
Key stars in stalemate
Kent got the better end of a drab rain-affected draw against Warwickshire by taking 12 points from their Championship match at Edgbaston. Rain on the first two days ensured that a result was out of…
Sreesanth out of Irani Trophy
Balaji has another chance to show the selectors what he's got © Getty Images Lakshmipathy Balaji, the right-arm fast bowler, has been included in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy. He will…