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    India have let themselves down
By not preparing well enough for South Africa and by not acknowledging Dravid's landmark as much as they should have, says Harsha Bhogle
The lowest ebb
Year-end review: For New Zealand, this will forever be remembered as the year they were thrashed by Bangladesh. By Brydon Coverdale
Purges, scandals and a record
Year-end review: A look back at the first quarter of 2010. Pakistan's disastrous tour of Australia, Tendulkar's double-hundred, the IPL's fall and more
    'Johnson has the X factor'
Geoffrey Boycott on why the next two Ashes matches will be a test of England's character, the role of TV replays, Sachin's 50th and more
    Everybody loves Fanie
There was never a dull moment when he was around, biting the ears of umpires, red-carding spectators or giving away Jonty Rhodes shirts for booze. By Sidharth Monga
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Rob Steen: Who'll win the Ashes? Join our merry Christmas-time show, featuring two notable personages from the past, to find out
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    Salman Butt said that his plea to delay a hearing scheduled for next month into the spot-fixing scandal has been rejected by the cricket authorities.
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    Sidelined Australian opener Simon Katich says his Achilles injury is recovering quicker than expected, putting him on track for a possible surprise comeback in the final Ashes Test.
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    Kirsten hasn't applied for SA job: Majola
    CSA chief executive Gerald Majola has dismissed speculation that India coach Gary Kirsten will join the Proteas when his contract ends after the World Cup.
    Test cricket is always the pinnacle: Lorgat
    ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has acknowledged and praised the enduring appeal of Test cricket.
    My appointment was unexpected: Wright
    John Wright might have had a very short time to accept the offer to coach the New Zealand cricket team, but he said it was a very easy call to make.
    Corruption spectre hangs over NZ-Pak series
    New Zealand face Pakistan in a Twenty20 international at Auckland's Eden Park to launch a series set to be overshadowed by corruption claims swirling around the visiting team.
    PCB offers central contracts for women
    The PCB will offer central contracts to the women cricketers who won the gold medal in the recent Asian Games.
    Volkswagen new official partner of IPL 4, 5
    Europe's leading automobile manufacturer, Volkswagen has been named as the official partner for the fourth and fifth season of the high-profile Indian Premier League tournament.
    BCCI issues strict warning to IPL franchises
    The BCCI has told the 10 IPL franchises to stay away from getting into any kind of contractual obligations with the uncapped domestic players till further notice.
    ICC rejects Salman request for fixing hearing delay
    Salman Butt said that his plea to delay a hearing scheduled for next month into the spot-fixing scandal has been rejected by the cricket authorities.
    Injured Mortaza doubtful for World Cup
    Bangladesh pace spearhead Mashrafe Mortaza sustained an injury to his right knee during a domestic match, the country's cricket board said, putting his World Cup appearance in doubt.
    Katich holds out hope of surprise Ashes return
    Sidelined Australian opener Simon Katich says his Achilles injury is recovering quicker than expected, putting him on track for a possible surprise comeback in the final Ashes Test.
    South Africa reinvigorated ODI format: Donald
    Former South Africa paceman Allan Donald believes that the team that he was part of in the 1990s took One-Day International cricket to a new level.
    Pakistan IPL snub disappointing: Wasim Akram
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    My appointment was unexpected: Wright
    Bangalore, Fri, Dec 24 2010
    John Wright might have had a very short time to accept the offer to coach the New Zealand cricket team, but he said it was a very easy call to make.

    India in South Africa, 2010-11 (Full Coverage)
    Comparing Sachin with Bradman not fair: Dhoni
    Durban, Fri, Dec 24 2010
    MS Dhoni steered clear of the debate on whether Sachin Tendulkar was greater than Donald Bradman, saying it was unfair to compare players across different eras.
    Kirsten hasn't applied for SA job: Majola
    Johannesburg, Fri, Dec 24 2010
    CSA chief executive Gerald Majola has dismissed speculation that India coach Gary Kirsten will join the Proteas when his contract ends after the World Cup.

    Test cricket is always the pinnacle: Lorgat
    Dubai, Fri, Dec 24 2010
    ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has acknowledged and praised the enduring appeal of Test cricket.

    Ashes 2010 (Full Coverage)
    Ponting set to play Boxing Day Test
    Melbourne, Fri, Dec 24 2010
    Ricky Ponting had a successful net session, batting without any discomfort, and looks set to lead Australia in the Boxing Day Ashes Test.
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