ECB World News

Guptill guides Black Caps again

Sat, 11 Feb 12 08:00:00 GMT

Martin Guptill’s fifth straight fifty versus Zimbabwe eased New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory at Eden Park, Auckland, in the first of two Twenty20 internationals. He struck 91 not out from 54 balls.

Afridi and Younus propel Pakistan

Fri, 10 Feb 12 16:00:00 GMT

Shahid Afridi and Younus Khan put their vast experience to good use as Pakistan warmed up for their four ODIs against England with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in Sharjah.

Mathews makes Australia sweat

Fri, 10 Feb 12 10:00:00 GMT

Australia held off a spirited late rally from Angelo Mathews to secure a dramatic five-run triumph over Sri Lanka in the third match of the Commonwealth Bank one-day international tri-series in Perth.

McCullum humbles Zimbabwe

Thu, 9 Feb 12 09:00:00 GMT

Brendon McCullum’s pulsating century epitomised another New Zealand demolition of Zimbabwe, who were whitewashed 3-0 in the one-day series. The stand-in skipper hit 119 of his side's 373 for eight.

Steindl agrees new Scotland deal

Thu, 9 Feb 12 07:00:00 GMT

Scotland head coach Peter Steindl has agreed a three-year contract extension. Steindl has been in charge since 2008 and his new deal will take him to December 2014. "I am delighted," he said.

Kohli and Ashwin underpin India win

Wed, 8 Feb 12 10:00:00 GMT

Virat Kohli struck 77 and Ravichandran Ashwin impressed with bat and ball as India battled to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Perth in the second match of the Commonwealth Bank Series.

Brownlie blow for Black Caps

Tue, 7 Feb 12 11:00:00 GMT

New Zealand batsman Dean Brownlie is set to miss the rest of the limited-overs games with Zimbabwe after suffering a broken finger while fielding in Monday’s one-day international.

Nicol leaves Zimbabwe in a pickle

Mon, 6 Feb 12 11:00:00 GMT

Rob Nicol struck a majestic 146 as New Zealand secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series with Zimbabwe. Jacob Oram chipped in with a fifty and took three wickets.

Australia turn to Hilfenhaus

Mon, 6 Feb 12 10:00:00 GMT

Seamer Ben Hilfenhaus has been called into Australia's one-day squad as a replacement for the injured Brett Lee. The Tasmanian will provide cover for Friday's match against Sri Lanka in Perth.

Debutant wades in to CB Series

Sun, 5 Feb 12 11:00:00 GMT

Australia comfortably beat India by 65 runs at the MCG in a rain-reduced opening match of the Commonwealth Bank Series. Matthew Wade top-scored with 67 on one-day international debut.