http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/-t1.htm Recent News in the World of Cricket Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:50:28 GMT 10 http://i21.tinypic.com/119zfns.jpg http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/-t1.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bob-woomer-has-died-t260.htm whetzel Tributes from the cricketing world have poured in for Pakistan coach and ex-England Test player Bob Woolmer. Woolmer, 58, was found unconscious in his hotel room on Sunday during the World Cup in the West Indies and later died in hospital. "It's a sad day for the sport and the cricketing fraternity," said ex-West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding. England captain Michael Vaughan added: "We know how much impact he's had on the game. He will be greatly missed." Obituary: ... Recent News Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:50:28 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bob-woomer-has-died-t260.htm#5460 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bob-woomer-has-died-t260.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-to-sue-cricket-authorities-t242.htm whetzel Umpire Darrell Hair is to take legal action against world cricket's governing body and the Pakistan Cricket Board for racial discrimination. Hair was barred from officiating Test matches after the forfeited Oval Test between England and Pakistan in August. Billy Doctrove, his fellow umpire in the game when Pakistan were accused of ball-tampering, is now back in action. "I have instructed my lawyers to issue an application alleging racial discrimination," said Hair. Interview: ... Recent News Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:26:07 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-to-sue-cricket-authorities-t242.htm#5387 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-to-sue-cricket-authorities-t242.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/aussie-lee-50-50-for-world-cup-t251.htm whetzel Australian fast bowler Brett Lee believes he is only "50-50" for cricket's World Cup after sustaining torn ligaments in his left ankle. "At the moment probably all I can say is that I'm 50-50 for the World Cup, so fingers crossed," he said. Lee rolled his ankle in a training session on Thursday in Wellington. He said: "The good news is that I don't have to have an operation. Yesterday I was in a lot of pain. When I went down I heard a crack in my ankle." The ... Recent News Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:34:38 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/aussie-lee-50-50-for-world-cup-t251.htm#5428 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/aussie-lee-50-50-for-world-cup-t251.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/defeat-costs-aussies-top-ranking-t252.htm whetzel South Africa have replaced Australia at the top of the one-day rankings after the world champions lost by five wickets to New Zealand in Auckland. The Aussies, who have now lost four games in a row and five out of their last six, amassed 336-4 in Auckland. Stand-in skipper Mike Hussey hit 105 and Brad Hodge an unbeaten 97. But Ross Taylor replied with 117, while Peter Fulton (76no) and Craig McMillan (52) hit rapid fifties to clinch the series 2-0 with eight balls to spare. It is the ... Recent News Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:59:20 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/defeat-costs-aussies-top-ranking-t252.htm#5429 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/defeat-costs-aussies-top-ranking-t252.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/driving-ban-for-england-cricketer-t253.htm whetzel England cricketer Liam Plunkett has been banned from driving for 20 months after he admitted drink-driving. The 21-year-old bowler was breathalysed when he crashed into another car after leaving Yarm's Tall Trees nightclub in October, Teesside magistrates heard. Plunkett, who starred in England's one-day series win over Australia, was more than twice the legal limit. Following Monday's court appearance, he admitted acting irresponsibly and apologised to family and team-mates. The late-night ... Recent News Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:17:42 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/driving-ban-for-england-cricketer-t253.htm#5432 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/driving-ban-for-england-cricketer-t253.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/big-hitting-hayden-breaks-big-toe-t254.htm whetzel Matthew Hayden suffered a fractured big toe in the final one-dayer against New Zealand in Hamilton and is a doubt for the start of the World Cup. Hayden smashed 181 not out, the best score ever by an Australian in ODIs. But he was hit on his right boot by a yorker while helping his team to a total of 346-5 against the Kiwis. Australian physio Alex Kountouris said: "Matthew will see a specialist in Brisbane on Wednesday when his medical management will be outlined." At the ... Recent News Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:51:35 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/big-hitting-hayden-breaks-big-toe-t254.htm#5433 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/big-hitting-hayden-breaks-big-toe-t254.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lee-out-of-cricket-world-cup-t255.htm whetzel Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of next month's World Cup with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old will be replaced in their 15-man squad by New South wales team-mate Stuart Clark, who took 26 wickets in the recent Ashes series. Lee injured ligaments in his left ankle last week while training. "It is a great disappointment for Brett Lee and it is a significant blow for our planning and preparation," said chief selector Andrew Hilditch. "However, it does ... Recent News Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:44:51 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lee-out-of-cricket-world-cup-t255.htm#5434 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lee-out-of-cricket-world-cup-t255.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/alderman-fear-over-symonds-injury-t256.htm whetzel Former Ashes winner Terry Alderman says Australia's key all-rounder Andrew Symonds may never return to 100% fitness after injuring his right bicep. Symonds is likely to miss the Aussies' group games at the World Cup following an injury sustained while batting against England on 2 February. Alderman told BBC Sport: "My worry with Symonds is not just for this tournament but also the rest of his career. "It's a major surgery that he's had and a major injury that he suffered." ... Recent News Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:49:56 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/alderman-fear-over-symonds-injury-t256.htm#5435 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/alderman-fear-over-symonds-injury-t256.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-ends-racial-case-against-pcb-t257.htm whetzel Umpire Darrell Hair has withdrawn his legal claim of racial discrimination against the Pakistan Cricket Board. The Australian official, who has been replaced on the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel, began action against both the PCB and the ICC. A PCB official confirmed Hair was not now taking action and said: "We are not surprised he has dropped his outrageous allegation of racism against us." Hair is still thought to be pursuing the ICC for wrongful dismissal. Hair ... Recent News Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:03:27 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-ends-racial-case-against-pcb-t257.htm#5436 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/hair-ends-racial-case-against-pcb-t257.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/asif-n-shoaib-out-of-world-cup-t258.htm whetzel Pakistan pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury. Shoaib has been unable to recover from a knee injury that forced him to be sent back from South Africa in January. Asif has been carrying a niggling elbow problem since that tour, and neither will be fit enough for the tournament starting on 13 March. Yasir Arafat and Mohammad Sami will replace the pace duo and join the squad in the Caribbean at a later date. "It is a big blow ... Recent News Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:33:23 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/asif-n-shoaib-out-of-world-cup-t258.htm#5438 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/asif-n-shoaib-out-of-world-cup-t258.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bopara-replaces-injured-pietersen-t236.htm whetzel Essex's Ravi Bopara has been called up to the England squad to replace Kevin Pietersen who broke a rib on Friday. Bopara has also been named in England's provisional 30-man World Cup squad announced on Saturday. The 21-year-old has been called up for his batting ability but is also a capable medium-pace bowler. "Ravi has been brought in because he is a middle-order batsman who impressed with the academy this winter," said chairman of selectors David Graveney. "He has been ... Recent News Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:11:12 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bopara-replaces-injured-pietersen-t236.htm#5219 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/bopara-replaces-injured-pietersen-t236.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/kevin-pietersen-out-of-one-day-series-t235.htm whetzel England batsman Kevin Pietersen will miss the rest of the one-day series in Australia after suffering a fractured rib in their opening game. He was hit by a ball from Glenn McGrath as he advanced down the pitch during Friday's match in Melbourne and will be out for three to five weeks. Pietersen continued his innings after treatment from team physio Dean Conway but was out soon after for 82. He was then sent to hospital for a scan which confirmed the fracture. "I have been hit ... Recent News Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:43:50 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/kevin-pietersen-out-of-one-day-series-t235.htm#5216 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/kevin-pietersen-out-of-one-day-series-t235.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/vaughan-regains-england-captaincy-t230.htm whetzel Michael Vaughan has replaced Andrew Flintoff as England captain for the one-day series in Australia. Vaughan, who led England to their Ashes series win in 2005, has not played international cricket since December of that year because of a knee injury. The 32-year-old is now fit following surgery and will aim to revive England's fortunes after Australia regained the Ashes with a whitewash. Vaughan's first test will be Tuesday's international Twenty20 match in Sydney. The tourists then ... Recent News Sat, 06 Jan 2007 22:46:10 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/vaughan-regains-england-captaincy-t230.htm#5099 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/vaughan-regains-england-captaincy-t230.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/australia-crush-kiwis-in-hobart-t237.htm whetzel Australia thumped New Zealand by 105 runs in the second tri-series one-day international in Hobart. Kiwi fast bowler Shane Bond (4-61) took a hat-trick in the final over of Australia's innings. But the home side piled on 289-8 from their 50 overs, all-rounder Andrew Symonds top-scoring with 69 and wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist making 61. New Zealand were then bowled out for 184 in the 39th over, Ross Taylor (84) the only player with a half century. As Australia clinched victory with more ... Recent News Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:13:21 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/australia-crush-kiwis-in-hobart-t237.htm#5245 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/australia-crush-kiwis-in-hobart-t237.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/gilo-gone-home-t199.htm whetzel Ashley Giles is returning from England's Ashes tour of Australia to be with his wife Stine, who is suffering from a potentially serious illness. The Warwickshire left-arm spinner will be replaced in the squad by Middlesex off-spinner Jamie Dalrymple, already in Australia with the Academy squad. England coach Duncan Fletcher said: "This is very distressing news. "The thoughts of all the players and management are with Ashley and Stine at such a difficult time." Fletcher ... Recent News Sat, 16 Dec 2006 10:20:30 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/gilo-gone-home-t199.htm#3751 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/gilo-gone-home-t199.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-posied-to-retire-t207.htm whetzel Australia legend Shane Warne looks poised to announce he will retire from international cricket after the Ashes. Test cricket's top wicket-taker will confirm his decision on Thursday, TV station Channel Nine said. Warne is one wicket away from becoming the first bowler in Test history to claim 700 wickets, with the fourth Test starting on 26 December. Hampshire are still confident the spinner will captain the county for the remaining two years of his contract. Watch Warne's wonder ball ... Recent News Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:39:27 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-posied-to-retire-t207.htm#4022 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-posied-to-retire-t207.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-acheived-700-test-wickets-t215.htm whetzel Almost everything Shane Warne touched at the MCG turned to farewell gold, but he didn't quite fulfil his plan to dismiss Andrew Strauss for his 700th wicket. Glenn McGrath asked Warne early in his spell how he was going to dismiss Strauss and the bowler's answer was half wrong. "I said I'd bowl him through the gate sweeping," Warne said. "In that over I bowled him through the gate but it wasn't sweeping, it was driving. When that sort of stuff happens you know something is ... Recent News Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:24:01 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-acheived-700-test-wickets-t215.htm#4578 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/warne-acheived-700-test-wickets-t215.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/fletcher-admits-to-ashes-mistakes-t218.htm whetzel Coach Duncan Fletcher has admitted England have "made mistakes" during their disastrous tour of Australia. The tourists are 4-0 down going into the last Test in Sydney on Tuesday, where they must try to avoid the first Ashes whitewash since 1920/21. The team's preparation and selections - made by Fletcher and captain Andrew Flintoff - have come under fire. "We've made some mistakes and we will reflect on it when we get back, like we do any other series," Fletcher said. ... Recent News Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:23:34 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/fletcher-admits-to-ashes-mistakes-t218.htm#4677 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/fletcher-admits-to-ashes-mistakes-t218.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-wins-beard-of-year-t219.htm whetzel Amid the doom and gloom in Melbourne, a glimmer of good news for England spinner Monty Panesar, who has just been named the 2006 Beard of the Year. Monty's facial hair has enjoyed meteoric success in the past nine months and its hard work has been acknowledged by the Beard Liberation Front, an informal network of beard wearers. This is no mean feat, considering he was pushed all the way by one of the greatest revolutionary beards of them all, Cuba's ailing leader Fidel Castro. Archbishop ... Recent News Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:54:29 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-wins-beard-of-year-t219.htm#4682 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-wins-beard-of-year-t219.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/langer-2-quit-after-sydney-test-t222.htm whetzel Batsman Justin Langer has become the latest Australian to announce his retirement from Test cricket. The fifth Ashes Test, which starts at 2330 GMT, will now be the last for Langer, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath. He made his debut against West Indies in 1993 and has scored 7,650 runs in 104 matches at an average of 45.26. "There hasn't been a waking moment for the last 20 years where I haven't thought about playing Test cricket, so this is a tough moment," he said. "The ... Recent News Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:41:27 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/langer-2-quit-after-sydney-test-t222.htm#4794 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/langer-2-quit-after-sydney-test-t222.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/steve-harmison-retires-from-one-day-cricket-t208.htm whetzel Steve Harmison is confident his decision to retire from one-day cricket will help prolong his Test career. "This has been a difficult decision but I want to play at the highest level for as long as I can," he said. "I believe that concentrating solely on Test cricket is the best way forward for me during the next phase of what will hopefully be a long career." Harmison, 28, has played 46 ODIs since 2002 but has struggled to replicate his better Test form in 50-over cricket. ... Recent News Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:54:26 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/steve-harmison-retires-from-one-day-cricket-t208.htm#4094 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/steve-harmison-retires-from-one-day-cricket-t208.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-2-retire-after-world-cup-t193.htm whetzel West Indies captain Brian Lara is likely to retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup. Lara will lead his team on home soil in the 2007 tournament and will then concentrate solely on Test cricket. He said: "I don't think I'll be playing one-day internationals after the World Cup. The form has been sketchy. "At the age of 37 I know what is expected but I want to fire in the World Cup which is such an important tournament for us as the hosts." Lara, one of ... Recent News Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:50:59 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-2-retire-after-world-cup-t193.htm#3583 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-2-retire-after-world-cup-t193.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/damien-martyn-retires-from-cricket-t189.htm whetzel Australia batsman Damien Martyn has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. The 35-year-old told Cricket Australia of his surprise decision just before they were due to announce the squad for the third Ashes Test. He indicated he no longer had the motivation to perform at his best. Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland confirmed Martyn would have kept his place despite scoring only 45 runs in three innings in the first two games. Martyn, who scored 4,406 ... Recent News Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:29:24 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/damien-martyn-retires-from-cricket-t189.htm#2934 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/damien-martyn-retires-from-cricket-t189.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/akhtar-and-asif-bans-lifted-t184.htm whetzel Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have had their bans for doping lifted with immediate effect. A tribunal banned 31-year-old Shoaib for two years and Asif, 23, for one year on 1 November for testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone. But a three-man Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appeals committee decided neither player had knowingly taken the drug. The International Cricket Council said it would not be making a statement until it had seen the PCB judgment. But ... Recent News Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:14:51 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/akhtar-and-asif-bans-lifted-t184.htm#2497 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/akhtar-and-asif-bans-lifted-t184.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-ball-tampering-t149.htm whetzel What we are experiencing now in international test cricket, with the aftermath of the ball tampering debacle, is the single most important issue that test cricket has ever had to deal with. The repercussions of which are likely to affect not just cricket teams, but also the rules and regulations of the game, future tours to the sub-continent and also the political and social relationships between the UK and Pakistan, which lets face it, are already strained. Call me old fashioned, but isn’t ... Recent News Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:51:12 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-ball-tampering-t149.htm#2051 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-ball-tampering-t149.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/michael-vaughan-could-play-in-3rd-test-t151.htm whetzel The Ashes 2006-07 Vaughan eyes third Test comeback November 9, 2006 Healing fast: Vaughan could give some headaches to the England selectors if he gets fit in three weeks Even as Andrew Flintoff and Duncan Fletcher work out various combinations for the Ashes, Michael Vaughan has said he could be back to playing cricket in three weeks' time. What that means is that he would be available for selection for the third Test staring in Perth on December 14, and the two-day game against ... Recent News Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:14:56 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/michael-vaughan-could-play-in-3rd-test-t151.htm#2072 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/michael-vaughan-could-play-in-3rd-test-t151.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/tresco-2-miss-ashes-t170.htm whetzel England opener Marcus Trescothick is returning home from England's Ashes tour to Australia after suffering a recurrence of a stress-related illness. The stunning news comes just nine days before the start of the five-match series in Brisbane. "We are naturally disappointed to lose a player of his quality from our Ashes squad," said coach Duncan Fletcher. "Everyone in the dressing room hopes that he is able to make a full recovery and resume his cricketing career." Trescothick ... Recent News Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:39:19 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/tresco-2-miss-ashes-t170.htm#2245 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/tresco-2-miss-ashes-t170.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/schoolboys-rewrite-record-books-with-721-run-stand-t171.htm Admin A pair of Indian schoolboys did the unthinkable when they put on a "world record" 721 for the opening wicket off 40 overs in a one-day cricket match, the Times of India reported. Shaibaz Tumbi and B. Manoj Kumar achieved the feat on Wednesday playing for St Peter's High School against St Philips High School in an under-13 inter-school match at Secunderabad in southern India. Tumbi hammered 324 off just 116 balls and Kumar 320 off 127 deliveries in an eye-defying display of aggressive ... Recent News Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:05:13 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/schoolboys-rewrite-record-books-with-721-run-stand-t171.htm#2275 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/schoolboys-rewrite-record-books-with-721-run-stand-t171.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/england-w8-on-harmison-fitnessmontys-place-may-be-reviewed-t173.htm whetzel Panesar place 'not set in stone' Panesar showed impressive control on day one in Adelaide Coach Duncan Fletcher says England may review Monty Panesar's place because of the loss of Marcus Trescothick. England's line-up for the final warm-up game was supposed to be their side for next week's the first Ashes Test. But Ashley Giles' batting ability may still count in his favour after Trescothick left the tour on Tuesday. "We wanted Monty if Trescothick was there, because Trescothick ... Recent News Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:44:11 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/england-w8-on-harmison-fitnessmontys-place-may-be-reviewed-t173.htm#2289 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/england-w8-on-harmison-fitnessmontys-place-may-be-reviewed-t173.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-216-t176.htm whetzel Brian Lara's ninth Test double hundred put West Indies in a strong position but Pakistan were closing on a draw in the second Test by the end of day four. Lara fell to leg-spinner Danish Kaneria (5-181) for 216 in the morning session as West Indies reached 591 for a first-innings lead of 234 in Multan. Younis Khan (56) and Imran Farhat (70no) shared a century stand in reply. And Mohammad Yousuf contributed 56 not out as the hosts went to stumps just 21 runs behind on 213-2. During his ... Recent News Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:32:28 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-216-t176.htm#2373 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/lara-216-t176.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/plunkett-could-be-questioned-by-police-over-drink-driving-t177.htm whetzel England cricketer Liam Plunkett, currently in Australia for the Ashes series, could be questioned by police over an alleged drink-driving incident. The 21-year-old bowler was breathalysed after leaving the Tall Trees nightclub in Yarm, near Stockton, in Teesside. He was given a roadside test and then arrested and taken for more tests after allegedly crashing his car. The results of the tests were not known when he flew to Australia for the Ashes series which starts on Thursday. The ... Recent News Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:53:09 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/plunkett-could-be-questioned-by-police-over-drink-driving-t177.htm#2376 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/plunkett-could-be-questioned-by-police-over-drink-driving-t177.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mahmood-subjected-to-racist-abuse-t181.htm whetzel England bowler Sajid Mahmood has revealed he was racially abused during the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Mahmood, who did not play, said that while he was taking a drink out to an England fielder, a spectator told him: "You can't be English."

its not propa bad racist but still the aussies again racially abusing our players]]> Recent News Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:26:51 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mahmood-subjected-to-racist-abuse-t181.htm#2408 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mahmood-subjected-to-racist-abuse-t181.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mohammed-yousuf-most-runs-in-a-calender-year-t182.htm whetzel Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf was full of pride after his record-breaking day in Karachi against the West Indies. Yousuf passed Viv Richards' 30-year-old record of most runs in a year and also set a new mark of nine Test hundreds. It helped Pakistan pile the pressure on the Windies in the third Test and he said: "Viv Richards is a great player. "Richards and Brian Lara are two of the greatest batsmen of this century and to be reckoned alongside the greats is a great satisfaction ... Recent News Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:47:25 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mohammed-yousuf-most-runs-in-a-calender-year-t182.htm#2414 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/mohammed-yousuf-most-runs-in-a-calender-year-t182.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/flintoff-injury-concern-t183.htm whetzel Duncan Fletcher has allayed fears about the fitness of England's captain, Andrew Flintoff, who bowled just four overs on the fourth morning at Adelaide before playing no further role in England's attack. Flintoff was off the field when Australia were finally bowled out for 513 shortly after tea, but Fletcher insisted the break from action was purely precautionary. "He felt a slight discomfort and he just wanted to make sure everything was alright," Fletcher told reporters ... Recent News Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:13:54 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/flintoff-injury-concern-t183.htm#2415 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/flintoff-injury-concern-t183.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-panesar-abused-by-sydney-crowd-t168.htm whetzel Australia's cricket authorities face a stern test of their new hardline anti-racism laws, after it was reported that Monty Panesar had been taunted as "a stupid Indian who can't speak English", during England's three-day warm-up match against New South Wales at Sydney. Panesar, who underwent counselling from the team psychologist, Steve Bull, ahead of England's trip Down Under, was fielding on the boundary fence under the Clive Churchill Stand, when he was abused by a group of ... Recent News Mon, 13 Nov 2006 22:37:12 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-panesar-abused-by-sydney-crowd-t168.htm#2228 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/monty-panesar-abused-by-sydney-crowd-t168.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/broad-t154.htm whetzel Broad to seek McGrath for advice Bowlers Stuart Broad and Glenn McGrath - separated by 16 years Young England bowler Stuart Broad wants to approach Australian veteran Glenn McGrath for advice during the Ashes. Broad flies out to Perth next week with England's Academy - which will provide injury cover to the Test squad. And the 20-year-old rookie said: "He's certainly a role model for me and I'd love to pick up some of his ideas." McGrath, 36, has ... Recent News Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:46:57 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/broad-t154.htm#2144 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/broad-t154.htm http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-pair-fail-doping-tests-t97.htm whetzel The tests were carried out by the Pakistan Cricket Board three weeks ago and showed positive results for the performance-enhancing steroid.

They are Pakistan's best new-ball bowlers but face bans of up to two years if the second test is confirmed.]]> Recent News Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:49:24 GMT http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-pair-fail-doping-tests-t97.htm#806 http://whetzelandclements.editboard.com/recent-news-f30/pakistan-pair-fail-doping-tests-t97.htm