Broad: England chase top spot

Stuart Broad says England is "hunting" top spot in the ICC Test rankings after victory over India at Lord's. Needing to take the series by two clear Tests to move above their opponents in the standings, England made the perfect start with an impressive 196-run triumph on Monday. Broad, though, insists the squad is not resting on their laurels, and is strong-minded to turn in another strong presentation in the second Test at Trent Bridge, which...

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Chris Broad locate to become PCA president

Chris Broad is to take over as president of the Professional Cricketers' Association after Sir Ian Botham determined to stand down from the role. Broad, father to England bowler Stuart and a former Test player and match referee, will take the job on a two-year fixed term start in August. Angus Porter, chief administrative of the PCA, said: "Sir Ian has been a kind and active supporter of the PCA, and it has been a privilege to work with him as...

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Kenya, UAE set for first surrounding battle

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will assemble in the first round of ICC Intercontinental Cup on Thursday (28 July 2011) in Nairobi. Kenya’s new captain Collins Obuya will be most important a new-look side for the Africans for this tournament with a digit of new faces mixed with some old-hands. UAE will be making a go back to the competition; having last year compete in and reach the final of the ICC Intercontinental Shield, and Khurram...

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Anderson expect India repercussion

James Anderson expects a backlash from India after the hosts' believable victory in the first npower Test at Lord's. The 28-year-old bowled England to a unforgettable 196-run win on Monday, returning five for 65 and secretarial for all three of the tourists' star batsmen in a second-innings total of 261 all out. He anticipates India will come out fighting when the second Test gets under way at Trent Bridge on Friday. "When any team gets beaten...

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BCCI deny India skip greeting

The BCCI in a statement today denied the story of Indian team skipping a reception at the Indian High Commission for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's event as "baseless". Reacting to the media information that the Indian cricket team skipped a reception at the Indian High Commission for presence a function organized by caption Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a central London hotel to raise money for his charity as "baseless". "The BCCI would like to make it clear...

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