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 November 25 2002

Wasim wrecks Zimbabwe as Pakistan make it 2-0
Samuels, Lawson pulverize India as West Indies clinch one-day series
Waugh, Hussain undecided on future of video umpiring
Caddick joins England injury list
McGrath on song as Australia inflict heavy defeat on England
Waugh fired up by Hussain's stalking tactics
Samuels’s innings one of the best ever: Hooper
WI team to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow
Jones could be out for 10 months
Australia name unchanged squad
Miracle catch was a fluke: McGrath

 November 23 2002

Aussies make hay as England collapse again
Injuries cost England momentum: Fletcher
Warne overtakes Harbhajan as top wicket-taker of the year
India's 3-3 scoreline v WI raises eyebrows
Tough job awaits SA selectors in World Cup short-listing

 November 22 2002

Vaughan stands tall as England fight back at Adelaide
'Waqar, Saeed must prove fitness for World Cup selection'
Dravid relieved after sensational India victory against West Indies
Dravid, Yuvraj, Bangar lead India to tense win
Ashraful returns to BD squad against Windies
England call up Kirtley for one-dayers
I was in my rights to stand ground: Vaughan
Cairns' book not as spectacular as true-life

 November 21 2002

Injuries bother England as Aussies gear up for attack
India missing Ganguly in make-or-break one-dayer
Zimbabwe prospects hit by missing pacemen
Probe ordered in BCCSL accounts
Ashes trophy to remain in England
Jacobs to captain WI in Bangladesh
Graveney defends medics against press
Current Australian team the best: Miller
Muralitharan to undergo surgery
'Gough heads to US in bid to save career'
Dillon may miss sixth one-dayer
Lawson to replace Hinds

 November 20 2002

Pakistan crush Zimbabwe in Bulawayo to take Test series 2-0
South Africa pull off tense win over Sri Lanka
Confident Aussies take on 'nervous' England in Adelaide tomorrow
Waqar dons match-winner's mantle after Shoaib injury
World Cup hero Klusener must fight for place
ICC hopeful of settling contract issue before World Cup
Flintoff, Giles out of next two Tests

 November 19 2002

Centurion Gayle powers West Indies to victory
Flower, Campbell stop Pak charge
Sangakkara misses ton, but puts SL ahead
Jayawardene, Pollock incident resolved
Ganguly rested for last two one-dayers
Hooper dreams of winning series
The toughest Ashes series: Stewart
Lee not counting on Test recall
McGrath looks forward to bowling with Gillespie

 November 18 2002

Youhana century puts Pakistan in control
Pollock, Boucher put South Africa on top
Boucher wary of Centurion wicket
India, Windies pin their hopes on batsmen
French invented cricket: report
'ICC to formulate rules for crowd-interrupted games'
Practice nets to be used as security screens for WI one-dayer
Mark Waugh pleads guilty to dissent
Gough's career may be over: MacLaurin
WI fined for slow over-rate

 November 16 2002

Tillakaratne restores SL pride
Dravid inspires India to reach huge target
ICC delegation to meet Indian sponsors
Sri Lanka make six changes for one-day series
Hooper to miss Bangladesh tour
Brett Lee presses Test claims with career-best haul
The Oval's future secured
Ramkissoon replaces Bishop

 November 15 2002

West Indies threaten another walk-out if crowd misbehaves
Pakistan prepare for battle in City of Kings
Muralitharan omitted from SL one-day squad
PCB to wait for manager's report on ball-tampering
SL skipper Atapattu looks for improvement
Australia A hope to keep beleaguered England on the ropes
'Australia has all bases covered for Adelaide'
Streak in preliminary squad for World Cup
Lee, Bichel shine in late bids for Ashes Test place

 November 14 2002

Experienced Wasim is available for SA Test series
Gibbs set to return against injury-hit SL
Trouble-marred one-day series to go ahead
I couldn't sell out fellow players: Fleming
Shoaib discliplined for ball-tampering
'England players to be more nervous for Adelaide Test'
WI players punished for breaching code of conduct
England cricketers ease off training
ICC ducks chucking issue, says former Test referee
England are second-best side in world, says Healy
Muralitharan may miss Australia tour
Donald used to motivate SA ahead of Test
Cairns resumes cricket by leading Canterbury team
Rashid to return home

 November 13 2002

Tireless Saqlain anchors Pakistan win in first Test
India win after Windies storm out in disrupted match
Jayasuriya out of Test, Muralitharan may miss ODIs
Kumble dropped for two one-dayers
'England need more than motivational talks'
India takes the cake regarding crowd trouble
England's future bright, but Ashes another thing: Marsh
Lara cleared of match-fixing allegations
ICC seeks security assurances from Indian board
SA name squad for second Test

 November 12 2002

Inzamam century puts Pakistan in command
Rain adds to India's woes ahead of one-dayer
Media mauling for embarrassed England
Hussain to fly to pregnant wife's side
'Indian bowlers showing effects of cricket overdose'
England hope Flintoff will be fit for Australia A game
Victoria claim top spot on interstate table
Hayden bats well but is no Bradman: Brown
No respite for England cricketers from domestic press
Victory for NZ cricket chiefs as strike over
Security fears nag riot-torn Indian state for one-dayers
Clarke wins place in Australia A team to play England
Cullinan apologises publicly for not playing Australia
Gillespie to take enforced rest before 2nd Test

 November 11 2002

Australia crush England in Ashes opener
Blignaut, Taibu keep Zimbabwe alive
South African fast bowlers crush Sri Lanka
We are not embarrassed: Hussain
Ranatunga wants to head cricket board
Waugh plays down batting form
Lee responds to Test dumping with 10 wickets
England send injured Gough home
Hussain admits he got it wrong on worst day as captain
Australia were planning to bowl first: McGrath
Security tightened ahead of India, WI tie

 November 09 2002

Fighting England take second-day points over Aussies
Security concerns, rain cloud Pak-Zimbabwe Test in Harare
"Nasser Insane" leads England to ashes, newspapers say
Windies chief says issues World Cup warning
Agarkar to bat at number three: Ganguly
Windies get safety assurances after crowd trouble
Pakistan happy in Zimbabwe, says Waqar
Aussies not complacent, says Warne
Hooper unconcerned over security for Nagpur one-dayer
Australia worry over injured Gillespie
India's Wright hoping for end to New Zealand wage row
TV technology to be restricted at World Cup, says ICC
WI call up Collymore as cover for Collins

 November 08 2002

Pakistani duo sign for Surrey
NZC has not violated ERA: Snedden
Give Reifer a spot on WIndies team
No pattern to selection: Wessels
Bookmakers write off England after opening day
Hayden, Ponting lead Aussie run spree against England
Clash of objectives as South Africa meet Sri Lanka
Asia to take on Rest of the World in Power Cricket on Jan 25
India cricket tour of New Zealand is on, says Dalmiya
We let ourselves down, says England coach Fletcher
Jones ruled out of Ashes
Pakistan seek return to winning ways in Zimbabwe
Turner to manage Sheffield Wednesday
Things go downhill fast for Hussain's England
I will bounce back, says Australia's Lee
Border completes Sydney to Brisbane charity walk
Organisers to assess Zimbabwe World Cup security
Unsporting fans tarnish India's cricket image... again
SA cricketers concerned over dispute

 November 07 2002

Dashing Sarwan seals last-ball win amid crowd trouble
England turn to White; Aussies axe Lee
Pollock can forfeit opener's role in SL Test
New Zealand cricket crisis lures dreamers into Test arena
Hasib Ahsan calls for democracy at all levels in cricket
ICC Player Contracts Committee begins work
BD cricketers hurt in road accident
Zim A v Pakistan match abandoned

 November 06 2002

Sami misses hat-trick after Pakistan's impressive 456-6
Pakistan to play two warm-up games before World Cup
SA police worry about attacks at Cricket World Cup
McKenzie, Elworthy and Hall return for SA
NZ cricket heads for crisis with India tour pending
New ODI rankings designed as anti-corruption measure
India eye another one-day crown sans Tendulkar
'England yet to show their form in Australia'
Gillespie clearance puts Ashes spotlight on Brett Lee
Gilchrist passes fitness test
Windies recall Collins, Nagamootoo

 November 05 2002

Reserve days ruled out for World Cup pool matches
Vaughan hits century in drawn tour match
England call up Tudor for injured Gough
Vaughan prepared for verbal barrage from Aussies
Merv Hughes says Lee intimidates England
Gilchrist hospitalised for infected elbow
SA tour is key for Murali
Hooper pleased with Windies show despite being denied a victory
Rhodes pressed into service
Pakistan 352-5 v Zimbabwe A
SL draw with Rest of South Africa
Test ratings spell out scale of England's Ashes task

 November 04 2002

Tendulkar, Laxman shine as India secure draw
WICB officials appoint doctor to travel with team in India
Ganguly pays tribute to Indian batsmen
Queensland amass 582 as Love slams double hundred
Test fitness worries for Australia over Gillespie
Waugh's offer to bat lower down for young team-mates
Injured Tendulkar to miss Windies one-dayers
Pakistan retains Hong Kong Sixes title
Former stars hope Hanif can do trick for Pak batting

 November 02 2002

Gough out of opening Test despite verbal bouncers
Windies move ahead after Chanderpaul century
Vaughan to test injured knee against Queensland
NSW side comparable to Pakistan: Fleming
Hanif Mohammad appointed batting coach of Pakistan team
Sri Lanka in solid position against Rest of SA
Pakistan's World Cup squad to be finalised soon: Tauqir
I will not be contesting for PCB chairmanship: Tauqir
Gillespie shakes off injury for Ashes Test

 November 01 2002

WI to play in Bangladesh after Indian tour
Pakistan placed fourth in new ICC ODI Rankings
Pakistan in for a tough tour, says Zimbabwe skipper
Tauqir asks Pak team to give their best in Zim, SA
Asia Cup may be held next year
NZ cricketers threaten pay strike
Warne predicts whitewash against England
Law warns Aussies to show respect for England
Zaheer may miss one-day series against WI
Great feeling in England camp: Jones
Harwood gets hat-trick on Victorian debut
Steve Waugh concedes battle for Cup place almost lost

 October 31 2002

Campbell to captain Zimbabwe in Pak Tests
PCB's shabby treatment forced me to part ways: Mudassar
Bangar lifts shaky India against WI
Jones rips through WA; England fail to win
Ex-England stars take heart from Waugh axing
PCB conduct scrutiny of women cricketers
Brett Lee warns England of things to come
SA coaches to train UAE cricketers

 October 30 2002

India eye maiden Test sweep
Waqar backs rewards, fines for national team
Indian cricketers form players association
Warne wants more practice before Ashes
Hussain century gives England another pre-Ashes boost
Steve Waugh aims to avoid twin's fate
Robin Singh to lead Indian HK Sixes squad
Bangladesh switches venues for WI Tests

 October 29 2002

Mark Waugh bows out of Test cricket feeling strain from scrutiny
Waugh pays tribute to Mark
Caddick inspires England as tourists lift their game
SL draw with South Africa A

 October 28 2002

Kallis destroys Bangladesh as SA win series
Cricket in Pakistan open to business: ICC president elect
Australia should experiment in Ashes: Healy
'No problems in teaming up with Vaughan again'
Langer aims to keep England on the back foot
Lehmann blows Test chance as NSW thrashes South Australia
Mudassar Nazar quits as coach of NCA

 October 26 2002

South Africa hit back after shaky start
Waqar vows a return to form by humiliated side
Klusener heads all-star challenge
South Africa A 289-2
England squad for HK Sixes named
Slater, Clarke score centuries for NSW

 October 25 2002

Team support won't influence Mark Waugh decision: Aussie selectors
England taken to the cleaners in Perth
Triumphant Australia eye Ashes series with confidence
Australian coach backs Mark Waugh
Need to be patient and wickets will come: Lee
Gayle leads Windies run-riot with century in tour game
Pollock backs under-fire Hayward

 October 24 2002

If players perform, they'll be better off: Snedden
Lehmann hoping for Ashes Test recall
Warne to lead Victoria in Shield outing
England consider Tudor call-up to Ashes squad
England coach shrugs off defeat in opening game
England send Flintoff to Adelaide as physio too busy
England's Vaughan is McGrath's Ashes target
Ijaz, Azhar pull out of trial match
Sri Lanka open SA tour tomorrow
New twist in NZ pay wrangle
Waqar, Pybus brief Tauqir on defeat against Aussies
Richards junior set to sign for Middlesex

 October 23 2002

NZC, players settle dispute
Hussain worries over England injuries
Sri Lanka fly in for World Cup warm-up
England lose Ashes tour opener
Pollock returns for 2nd BD Test
Slater to bat in middle-order
Pakistan students capture cricket title in Cairo

 October 22 2002

Windies fans keep faith in team
Terbrugge sets up early South African win over Bangladesh
Tight security for England's opening clash
Lehmann to return home before team
Vaughan out of England tour opener, confident for Ashes Test
Home fans hail Steve Waugh's return to form
Struggling West Indies slip to fresh low in India
SA selectors spot Hayward's 'shortcomings'

 October 21 2002

Steve Waugh defies critics with 28th Test century
Bangladesh forced to follow on
India clinch series after Harbhajan strikes
Ton-up Steve Waugh relieved to be back in form
Supersport Series scores
Ganguly lauds India's consistency after series win
Stewart speaks up for 'old men' of world sport
Maher hits ton to lead Queensland to victory
Eight-wicket drubbing, series loss 'a shame': Hooper
India rest paceman Zaheer for third Test

 October 20 2002

South Africa on course for three-day win
Ponting century puts Australia in control
Stroke-happy West Indies face tall order
Supersport Series scores
Pakistan cricketers show sympathy towards Bali bomb victims
Hussain declines to take part in "cross-nation bantering"
Queensland take innings points against NSW

 October 19 2002

Kirsten sets record, Smith hits double-century
England arrive in Australia quietly confident
Kapil backs India on severed links with Pakistan
WI debutant Lawson topples Tendulkar, Dravid
Judge hears rape case against WI cricketer
Woolmer to conduct coaching course in Lahore
Harvey wants Waughs dropped
Black Caps claim breach of protocol; NZC deny charge
Sri Lanka call up Perera for South Africa tour

 October 18 2002

Kumble takes five as West Indies crumble
Chanderpaul's wicket was special: Kumble
Azharuddin awaits court verdict
Waughs have plenty to offer for Ashes series: Healy
England will be tough in Ashes: Sobers
Australia confident of playing in Zimbabwe
Australia have reason to beware Fletcher
South Australia eye win over Victoria
County crowds rising
Hussey opposing skipper in first two tour ties
Australia expect stronger play from Pakistan

 October 17 2002

SA set to continue without race quotas
England coach Fletcher gets contract extension
South Africa seek big win over Bangladesh
India plan to turn up the heat on West Indies
England's Barmy Army to cheer on Hussain's men
Gillespie heads home in bid to be fit for Ashes opener
McGrath criticises 'negative' Hussain
Johnson, Blewett put South Australia in control
Kallis set to join elite group
Reluctant India afraid of losing, says Pakistan cricket manager
Border hits back at Pybus comments, defends Waughs
Flintoff adds to England fitness worries
Bali bomb claims life of NZ cricketer
Hussain makes early landing in Australia
'England pace duo a danger to Aussies'
Waqar to brief press on 25th

 October 16 2002

Pakistan's Musharraf refuses to accept cricket chief's resignation
ICC urged Tauqir to reconsider resignation
Hussain faces daunting challenge in Australia
McGrath set to join 400-wicket club in Pak Test
Miller leads SA fightback against Victoria
'Tauqir's resignation a 'must' to save cricket's future'
Aussies to tour Caribbean after World Cup
Pakistan slump to eight in Test standings
'India will have to guard against complacency'

 October 15 2002

Pakistan's Afridi to play in third and final test
Kirsten recall, Boucher to lead South Africa
Ambassadors for World Cup
Slater's 'self doubt' after NSW axing
Supersport Series results
Hooper says WI will bounce back
'Tendulkar lacks Bradman's concentration'
SA Districts XI 170-6 v BD

 October 14 2002

Tyson tells England quicks to change tack against Australia
Zia's resignation not good for Pakistan cricket - Waqar
Pakistan's cricket chief quits after humiliating defeat
Top Pakistani officials resign after test debacle
Sharjah test defeat a disgrace, say Pakistani newspapers
Bangladesh 97-4 (& 260) v SA Country Districts (174)

 October 12 2002

West Indies crash as India gain control in first Test
Rhodes calls for selection consistency
Zaheer rues missing maiden five-wicket haul
Australia bowls Pakistan for lowest score
Boucher may captain SA in first Bangladesh Test
Lillee's advice to Shoaib
Japanese cricketer works out in Australia
Supersport Series first day scores

 October 11 2002

Bangladesh set record for most defeats
Aussies ponder five-bowler option in Sharjah heat
West Indies run into 'The Wall' Dravid
ACB concern over reduced capacity at MCG
Fiery welcome for Hussain's men
Dravid hopes to extend dream run
Humble beginnings for old foes

 October 10 2002

Watson out to defend Australian allrounder spot
Shoaib warns Australia best is yet to come
Sehwag cracks 147 as WI toil in 1st Test
Australia can be beaten, says Hussain
Sehwag not pleased with career-best knock
Sri Lanka heading for cricket selection row
Morgan split on divisions
Uncle's boots still too big for me, says Faisal

 October 09 2002

India bent on ruining Hooper's party in searing heat
'Mark Waugh not helped by dropped catches'
South African cricketers of the year announced
Gough not confident of being fit for Ashes
Williams to replace Gillespie for Pak Tests
Yorkshire want new Gough deal

 October 08 2002

Sahara to return as India team sponsor
Rain helped us beat Pakistan: Steve Waugh
Amit Mishra in Indian squad
Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs
Supersport Series results
World Cup is not life: Ganguly
Walsh feels wind of change
Latest Test ratings
WI to tour Bangladesh

 October 07 2002

First Australia-Pakistan Test poised on knife's edge
Gibbs blasts Bangladesh to defeat
World Cup just another tournament, says Ganguly
Wasim Akram steers Rest of World to indoor cricket victory
Sarwan, Hooper make merry in drawn tour game

 October 05 2002

Ngam ruled out for three months
Sri Lanka put faith in pace for South Africa tour
Pakistan's young guns fight to stave off Aussie fury
Sehwag emerges from hero Tendulkar's shadow
Gibbs and Ntini blast Bangladesh to defeat
Morgan named new ECB chairman
Gibbs, Ntini blast Bangladesh to defeat
Hughes, Hookes invited to play against England
Mongia slams unbeaten ton to stake Test claim
Sri Lanka put faith in pace for South Africa tour
Rameez for curtailment of 'Elite Panel' of umpires' time period

 October 04 2002

ICC's relations sour with players union
Ton-up Ponting exposes Pakistan's flawed selection
Warne puts new spin on his interest in wine
Aravinda retires from Test cricket
More SA grounds get Test status
Pakistan to play 3-Test series against SL next year
Somerset snap up West Indies paceman McLean
Jailbirds swell crowd at Colombo Test
West Indies Cricket Board fire CEO
Hooper set sights high ahead of Indian series
Simon Jones rues Shoaib Akhtar's absence
Murali's mystery ball for Aussies: magazine
'Waugh wanted toss scrapped for Pakistan Test'
Sweeping series victory for Pakistan A

 October 03 2002

Captains trade verbal blows ahead of Tests
Pakistan bank on spin to plot an Aussie coup
Windies young guns could surprise India: Richards
Pakistan justifies refusal to play at neutral venues
McGrath hopes to dominate Pak batting
ICC development body moot in Lahore
No further discussions with India over cricket ties: Tauqir
Pakistan A face Sri Lanka A today
Waqar Younis confirmed as World Cup captain?

 October 02 2002

Woolmer backs Pollock's captaincy
Pakistan refuse to play home series at neutral venues
Prince, McKenzie of South Africa A punish BD
Windies head for Indian tracks minus Lara
Ganguly defends decision on Tendulkar batting slot
ICC event gives Sri Lanka another image boost
Indian media blame ICC
'Jury out on axing of Waugh twins'
Sri Lanka seek Interpol help in match-fixing probe
Facing the unthinkable, life without the Waugh twins
Points to be split in security-hit Cup games - ICC
Pakistan says no to Test matches at neutral venues
ICC to review disputed player contract terms
Pakistan confident that Sharjah Tests will go ahead

 October 01 2002

Rain has the last laugh as India, Sri Lanka share title
Kaneria faces master in Warne
Mark# Waugh looking for runs against Pakistan
Waugh uncertain about new Pakistan faces
Ganguly disappointed

 September 30 2002

Final to be replayed as rain spoils India's efforts
Australia hope rain will go away in Collombo
Australia concerned about playing Pakistan in Sharjah
PCB to upgrade, develop 14 cricket grounds in the country

 September 29 2002

England name Thorpe replacement, one-day players
Easy build-up may have cost Australia: Ponting
Supersport Series scores
Zaheer hopes for a turnaround in final
ICC thank Sri Lanka for successful Champions Trophy
Whatmore urges de Silva not to retire
Srinath to make Test comeback against Windies
ICC to vote on increased players' representation
India, Sri Lanka look to outwit each other in today's final
$300,000 prize for Champions Trophy winners
Bangladesh win SA tour opener
Misbah-ul-Haq hits unbeaten 129 against West Indians
Pakistan A triumph after Naved Latif's assault

 September 28 2002

Sri Lanka thrashes world champion Australia to enter final
Safety-first England faces Ashes whitewash: Tendulkar
Players' security top priority at World Cup: Bacher
My first mission is to boost players' morale: Brig Nasir
India can win World Cup: Tendulkar
Ganguly retained as India's captain for WI series
Muralitharan to tour Australia
West Indians score exact 300 against Pakistanis
Tendulkar regrets loss of one-day opening role
Australia's Watson relishes new roles
Kiwi 'Gravedigger' claims Snape's scalp
Supersport Series scores

 September 27 2002

Sri Lanka confident of turning tables on Aussies
SL press express shock, anger and disbelief at SA loss
Ngam back in SA team for Bangladesh one-dayers
Pakistan appoints new manager ahead of Test series
St Lucia becomes 8th WI Test arena
Australian cricketer gets historic century - off the field
We were destined to win: Ganguly
Australia will envy England academy: Marsh
Ex-NZ cricketer appointed Falklands coach
South Africa are not chokers - Ponting
ICC crack down on bootleg T-shirts
Australia uneasy about playing in Sharjah due to Iraq crisis
Bookies still thriving: Rashid Latif
Waugh impressed by English standards, young players
BD lack correct mental approach, says coach

 September 26 2002

Waugh under no extra pressure despite run drought
ICC play down fears of World Cup damp squib
WI trainer using psychology to raise fitness
Illingworth says England must say goodbye to Thorpe
New Zealand players share concerns over ban talk
Academy facility set to be built
World Cup shouldn't be Pakistan's only goal: Pybus
World Cup organisers announce ticket ballot
Opening salvoes hold key against Australia: SL coach
We are aiming to win all three Tests against Pakistan: Waugh
Lee believes new role makes him more effective
India stun South Africa to reach final
India edge out South Africa to reach final

 September 25 2002

India's in-form batsmen face Proteas pace test today
ECB ponders ICC Trophy changes
Donald bids to outfox India's batsmen
Accident rules Streak out of Pakistan series
'Thorpe absence will weaken England'
BD cricketers leave for South Africa
Australian left-handers not a problem: Murali
Thorpe withdraws from Ashes tour
Vaughan named player of the year in England
Tight security irks West Indians
Kaneria vows to stand tall before Shane Warne
Bond sees McGrath, Pollock as role models
Indian selectors to meet on 27th
Ganga to replace Lara for India tour

 September 23 2002

Ton-up Sehwag, Ganguly power India into semis
Fleming wants NZ to make amends
Lack of international cricket worries Waqar
Bangladesh drop Ashraful for South Africa tour
SA ready for spin challenges: Kallis
Battle with bookies extends to prostitutes
Dutch need more top-class cricket, says Lefebvre

 September 21 2002

Snape is England fitness doubt
Gibbs fires South Africa into semi-finals
Waqar hopes to rise from the ashes against Netherlands
Shoaib Akhtar eyes Pakistan captaincy
Champions Trophy results/standings/fixtures
Australia reject hallowed Lord's turf
ICC plays down corruption fear
Buchanan to coach youth in Jaffna
Crowds are slim at Champions Trophy
One-day cricket needs change: de Silva
Indian chief selector wants reluctant paceman Srinath back
Aussies see Sri Lanka as tough challenge
County Championship scores
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