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'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss, the England captain, scored his 21st hundred in his 96th Test match at Trent Bridge yesterday. Philip Brown / Reuters

England captain scores second ton of series as hosts cut first-innings deficit to 111 after Sammy scores maiden Test century. Read Article 'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

Familiarity breeds Murali Vijay and Chennai success

Murali Vijay, left, made up for a lacklustre IPL season by scoring a match-winning century at the MA Chidambaram Stadium last night. Manjunath Kiran / AFP

Century from opening batsman helps Super Kings to play-off win over Delhi Daredevils for place in IPL final. Read Article Familiarity breeds Murali Vijay and Chennai success

Marlon Samuels to the rescue for West Indies

Marlon Samuels, the West Indies batsman, scored his third Test hundred yesterday. Gareth Copley / Getty Images

Centurion's unbroken 168-run stand with captain Darren Sammy takes West Indies total past 300 on first day of second Test against England. Read Article Marlon Samuels to the rescue for West Indies

A test of tradition ahead for Indian cricket

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The games against England in Mumbai and Kolkata will also be an indicator of Test cricket's relevance in modern-day India. Read Article A test of tradition ahead for Indian cricket

Chennai set up duel with Delhi in IPL play-offs as Mumbai exit

The Chennai Super Kings captain's 51 not out helped guide his team to a 38-run victory and set up a final eliminator against Delhi Daredevils. Audio interviews Read Article Chennai set up duel with Delhi in IPL play-offs as Mumbai exit

UAE in contention to host Pakistan series with Australia

Pakistan Cricket Board says it will decide the venue for the August series next week. Read Article UAE in contention to host Pakistan series with Australia

Yusuf Pathan rises to the occasion as Kolkata enter IPL final

All-rounder scores unbeaten 40 after an indifferent season to take Kolkata Knight Riders score beyond Delhi Daredevils reach. Read Article Yusuf Pathan rises to the occasion as Kolkata enter IPL final

Accidental Roman empire

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is still probably trying to figure out how on Earth his side are the new champions of Europe. Read Article Accidental Roman empire

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell pave way for England victory in Lord's Test

Both batsmen score fifties as hosts beat the West Indies by five wickets in the first Test. Read Article Alastair Cook and Ian Bell pave way for England victory in Lord's Test

'Emotional' Dale Steyn knocks Bangalore out of IPL contention

South African paceman takes three wickets including that of Chris Gayle as Deccan win helps Chennai to play-offs. Read Article 'Emotional' Dale Steyn knocks Bangalore out of IPL contention

Andrew Strauss out as England chase 191 to beat West Indies

West Indies batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels score fifties before Kemar Roach takes two England wickets in the first Test. Read Article Andrew Strauss out as England chase 191 to beat West Indies

England Test debutant Bairstow must get a long rope

Bairstow has started early in following his father, David, who played four Tests for England. He should have doubled the family haul of Test caps by the time the summer is out. Read Article England Test debutant Bairstow must get a long rope

Off-field events have take sheen off IPL

After five weeks when cricket made headlines for all the right reasons, two scandals have taken the IPL back to the front pages. Read Article Off-field events have take sheen off IPL


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'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

England captain scores second ton of series as hosts cut first-innings deficit to 111 after Sammy scores maiden Test century.  'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

'Nothing compares to winning Pro League title'

The long wait for the cherished league crown is over after eight years and has the supporters asking for more.   'Nothing compares to winning Pro League title'

UAE in must-win scenario to reach AFC quarters

Falling 3-1 to Kyrgyzstan in their second match means the UAE team must defeat Thailand to reach the quarter-finals.  UAE in must-win scenario to reach AFC quarters

Baltimore Orioles should keep up with the Jones

The American League franchise will do well to trade their in-form outfielder later rather than sooner, writes Carroll Rogers .  Baltimore Orioles should keep up with the Jones

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A landmark weekend for the breed was capped by I'll Have Another's victory in the Preakness Stakes at Baltimore, Maryland.  Arabians a breed apart in horse racing

Gregory Van der Wiel may be right fit for Chelsea

Stamford Bridge may finally be close to wresting the right-back away from Ajax, and Manchester United will have to stave off advances for Nani.  Gregory Van der Wiel may be right fit for Chelsea

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