Yorkshire clinches Arabian Challenge title
Abu Dhabi: Yorkshire won the inaugural Pro Arabian Cricket Challenge after a rapid run-chase against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Having dismissed the UAE for 190 at the Sheikh ...

 ACB's winter plans hinge on India
Sydney: While Indian plans to participate in a One-day International series in Australia are yet to be confirmed, such a series would be another move toward the hosting of cricket in ...

 Barnett becomes highest scorer in English countyMay 14, 2001 11:06 Hrs (IST) London: Gloucestershire's Kim Barnett hit a century on Sunday to become the highest run scorer in the history of the One-day league. Barnett's innings laid the foundations for his county's 20-run Division One victory over Northamptonshire under the Duckworth-Lewis method at Wantage Road. The 40-year-old notched 101 from 123 balls, and on completing his century - in the penultimate over of the innings - he passed Graham Gooch's previous record aggregate of 8,573 runs in the competition, which began in 1969. Barnett, who made the first of his 307 league appearances for Derbyshire against Essex at Chelmsford in May 1979, steered the reigning champions to 222 for five, and Northants were well adrift on 108 for three on 31 overs when a heavy thunderstorm brought proceedings to a premature close. Yorkshire completed a five-wicket win over Somerset at Headingley with 10 overs to spare. Some efficient bowling on a sub-standard one-day pitch limited the visitors to a 154 all out off 44 overs after Jamie Cox had won the toss. A sparkling stand of 72 in 15 overs between Yorkshire skipper David Byas (48) and Anthony McGrath (58) helped Yorkshire to victory. Surrey Lions fell 18 runs short of an impressive target set by Nottinghamshire Outlaws. Australian Greg Blewett (69) and opener Darren Bicknell (50) were the chief contributors to Nottinghamshire's 233, and although Ben Hollioake was unbeaten on 70, he could not save Surrey. In Division Two, Derbyshire Scorpions equalled last season's total of wins in the competition by beating Essex Eagles by 67 runs with 9.4 overs to spare at Derby. A second win of the season was set up by the batting of Rob Bailey, who made 94, his highest one day score for Derbyshire, and four wickets from young seamer Tom Lungley. The 21-year-old shot away the middle order and although skipper Ronnie Irani made 35, Essex were never in the hunt and folded for 131 in pursuit of Derbyshire's 198. Zac Morris celebrated his Hampshire Hawks debut by taking three Worcestershire Royals wickets and then hit the winning boundary with two balls to spare. Worcestershire was restricted to 183 for seven as a crowd of
witnessed Norwich Union League cricket for the first time at Hampshire's new Rose Bowl ground.

  Elliott's slams unbeaten 128 to steer Yorkshire to win
London: Australia batsman Matthew Elliott's unbeaten 128 guided cash-strapped Yorkshire to a six wicket victory over Somerset at Lord's on Saturday in the final of the Trophy, England's premier One-day knockout ...

 'We'll play India at neutral venue on reciprocal basis'
Karachi: President Pervez Musharraf said Pakistan would play arch-rival India at a neutral venue only if their return series was also played outside the two countries, the Pakistan Cricket Board said ...

 South Africa enacts Law to deter ambush marketing
London: The South African government has passed Legislation that makes it a criminal offence to carry out ambush marketing and the International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Cup 2003 will be the ...

 Hollioake included in England's 30 probables for WC
London: Former England One-day captain Adam Hollioake was named in England's provisional squad on Saturday for next year's World Cup in South Africa.The Surrey captain, who took time out at the ...

 Yorkshire starts title defence without Gough, White
London: Defending English County Champion Yorkshire will be without England duo Darren Gough and Craig White for its opening match against First Division rivals Surrey at Headingley on Wednesday.Fast bowler Gough ...

 I've been attracted by club's reputation: Yuvraj
Leeds (England): India batsman Yuvraj Singh, who arrived at Yorkshire on Tuesday, said the advice of team-mate Sachin Tendulkar had been crucial in his decision to join the Headingley-based county. ...

 Badani, Jaffer slam 50's as match ends in draw
Arundel (England): Hemang Badani and Wasim Jaffer hit half-centuries as India 'A' earned a creditable draw against South Africa in the three-day match in Arundel on Monday. India 'A' were 160 ...