Players could feel pressured to tour - Mills
2008-08-22 00:53:33A decision on whether to tour Pakistan should not come down to individual New Zealand players as younger members of the squad may feel pressured into going, according to Heath Mills.
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Harmison's return adds to Flintoff's optimism over new era
2008-08-21 23:00:01Kevin Pietersen has spent the initial 18 days of his reign as England captain on the front foot. Every decision Pietersen has made, whether it be picking a five-man bowling attack for The Oval Test against South Africa or persuading Steve Harmison out of one-day retirement, has been a positive one.
Kent 283 & 145-1 Lancashire 125: Joseph spell leaves Lancashire in trouble
2008-08-21 23:00:01If Kent's luck is about to change, then it is not before time. They have certainly taken charge of this match. Despite establishing a substantial first innings lead, the Kent captain Rob Key had eschewed the opportunity of enforcing the follow-on, banking instead on building substantially on the 158-run first innings lead. Key lost his own wicket early on, but Joe Denly and Neil Dexter duly obliged, smacking a wilting Lancashire attack to all parts as they took the Kent total to three figures in double quick time.
Redfern secures Derbyshire draw
2008-08-21 22:02:42Derbyshire tie with Yorkshire in their Pro40 Division Two match.
Cricket-Harmison replaces Sidebottom in England one-day squad
2008-08-21 21:14:22LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Steve Harmison has come out of retirement from one-day internationals to replace the injured Ryan Sidebottom in the England squad for the series against South Africa, selectors said on Thursday.
England paceman Harmison to return from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 20:44:32Steve Harmison will make a shock comeback in England's one-day team at Headingley after being coaxed out of retirement by Kevin Pietersen - providing further proof that the new captain shares our Olympians' Midas touch.
England paceman Harmison to return from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 20:44:32Steve Harmison will make a shock comeback in England's one-day team at Headingley after being coaxed out of retirement by Kevin Pietersen - providing further proof that the new captain shares our Olympians' Midas touch.
Champions Trophy fate: Pakistan banks on BCCI support
2008-08-21 20:35:12Pakistani cricket officials are pinning their hopes on Indian board's 'all-out support' to stay hosts of next month's Champions Trophy.
Harmison rejoins England for One-dayers
2008-08-21 20:25:21Steve Harmison is to play in the One-day cricket series against South Africa, reversing a decision of two years ago not to participate in the ODI format.
Pietersen persuades England paceman Harmison to return from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 19:29:57Steve Harmison will make a shock comeback in England's one-day team at Headingley after being coaxed out of retirement by Kevin Pietersen - providing further proof that the new captain shares our Olympians' Midas touch.
Pietersen persuades England paceman Harmison to return from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 19:29:57Steve Harmison will make a shock comeback in England's one-day team at Headingley after being coaxed out of retirement by Kevin Pietersen - providing further proof that the new captain shares our Olympians' Midas touch.
Sussex facing uphill task at Oval
2008-08-21 19:16:47Sussex close day two at The Oval 358 runs behind Surrey at 97-3.
England paceman Harmison returns from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 19:06:48Steve Harmison has dramatically reversed his decision to retire from one-day international cricket and the 29-year-old Durham paceman has joined up with England's squad for the NatWest Series against South Africa. Harmison played the last of his 46 one-day internationals during the Champions Trophy in India two years ago and retired from one-day cricket following the 2006/7 Ashes series to spend more time from his family.
Smith reveals elbow problem
2008-08-21 19:01:01Graeme Smith has revealed that he has been struggling with worsening tennis elbow during the England tour and says he will need to take some time out over the next few months to be ready to face Australia.
Joseph haul leaves Kent in charge
2008-08-21 18:54:26Kent close day two at Canterbury with a lead of 303 at 125-1 in their second innings, having bowled out Lancashire for 125.
Cricket: Pakistan ruling on Sunday
2008-08-21 18:45:00The International Cricket Council says it will likely make a final decision on Sunday on whether to host the ill-fated Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The eight-nation biennial event, scheduled for next month, has run into serious...
Joseph demolishes Lancashire
2008-08-21 18:44:09A round-up from the latest Championship matches as Kent take control against Lancashire and Essex suffer an injury blow to Danish Kaneria.
Harmison returns at Headingley
2008-08-21 18:39:39Steve Harmison will come out of international retirement for Friday's one-day international against South Africa at Headingley.
Tournament hangs in balance
2008-08-21 18:38:15The fate of the Champions Trophy hangs on Sunday's telephone hook-up after it emerged that India and Pakistan have hardened their position on the tournament going ahead as scheduled from September 12 onwards in Karachi and Lahore, leaving the ICC with the possibility of a cancellation otherwise.
Blackwell ton puts Somerset ahead
2008-08-21 18:34:42Somerset close the penultimate day at the Rose Bowl with a lead of 69 over Hampshire at 385-7.
England paceman Harmison returns from one-day wilderness to face South Africa
2008-08-21 18:18:24Steve Harmison has dramatically reversed his decision to retire from one-day international cricket and the 29-year-old Durham paceman has joined up with England's squad for the NatWest Series against South Africa. Harmison played the last of his 46 one-day internationals during the Champions Trophy in India two years ago and retired from one-day cricket following the 2006/7 Ashes series to spend more time from his family.
Harmison returns to one-day squad
2008-08-21 18:12:41Steve Harmison comes out of one-day international retirement to join England's squad to face South Africa.