Rudolph takes command

Jacques Rudolph continues to lead from the front, playing an unbeaten captain’s innings of 81 in Glamorgan’s  187-5 against Essex in teh English County Championship on Monday

Philander reins in Somerset

Vernon Philander took four for 56 off 19 overs to help restrict Somerset to 312 on the first day of their county championship match at Nottingham on Sunday.

Ingram, Rudolph shine in T20

Glamorgan’s South African partnership of Colin Ingram and Jacques Rudolph put on 141 for the second wicket to set up a 25-run victory over Surrey at the Oval in the opening match of the English T20 series

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Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne are the pivotal figures behind a new Twenty20 league for former international players, including Jacques Kallis, according to reports.

Cook ‘blocked KP return’

The England and Wales Cricket Board’s reasons for barring Kevin Pietersen’s return to the national team were undermined when Ian Bell said he had not witnessed any breakdown in trust between the exiled batsman and his England teammates.

KP watches Surrey blast a win

Kevin Pietersen was not permitted to bat, but his spirit of adventure infused Surrey as they set about securing a most remarkable seven-wicket win over Leicestershire in the English County Championship at the Oval on Wednesday.

Leics face Pietersen challenge

If nothing else, Surrey are unlikely to need Kevin Pietersen to bat again, despite the efforts of Leicestershire to scale the mountain, built almost exclusively by the snubbed and angry batsman’s 355.

Pietersen blasts a triple ton

The brilliant maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen sent a timely reminder of his huge presence and ability by hammering an unbeaten 326 for Surrey against  Leicestershire at the Oval on Monday.

KP on edge after Strauss steps up

The appointment of Andrew Strauss as England’s director of cricket has put Kevin Pietersen on a tightrope once again as he attempts to get back into the national team.

Amla starts on low note

Hashim Amla’s sojourn in English County Cricket with Derbyshire kicked off on a low note when he was lbw to Rory Kleinveldt for one.

Rudolph’s challenge snubbed

It was  case of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph came under fire for his early declaration in a rain-ruined match to try to force a result in their English County Championship match on Wednesday.

Prince rides the storm

Ashwell Prince warmed to the task on a cold, wet, blustery day at Northampton, powering on to 153 as Lancashire took a first-innings lead of 51 in the English County Championship on Tuesday.

Trott ends England career

Jonathan Trott, the Rondebosch Boys High pupil who went on to represent England in 52 Tests, has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Prince ton boosts Lancs

Ashwell Prince scored an important century for Lancashire to help counter Northamptonshire’s 384 in the English County Championship on Monday.

Anderson overtakes Steyn

Scant consolation, perhaps, but James Anderson took seven wickets for 77 runs in the dismal third-Test loss against the West Indies to overtake arch-rival Dale Steyn on the list of all-time wicket-takers.