Top players could desert the game if Ashes Test matches are shown for free on terrestrial television, the England and Wales Cricket Board has warned.The sport is awaiting a government decision on whether to ring-fence the series for free-to-air broadcast.But the ECB says independent advisors predict a loss of £137m in revenue should the Tests be listed.An statement predicted a collapse in
England new boy James Tredwell said the tourists were happy with their efforts on day one of the second Test despite Bangladesh notching up 330-8.The 28-year-old Kent spinner took 2-85 off 29 overs on his debut in Mirpur.He said: The wicket seems docile like the one in Chittagong and with the start Bangladesh had, we're happy to have them eight down at the close. It's going to be tough to get 20
Australia built on a powerful batting display by tearing through New Zealand's openers to take charge after day two of the first Test.After making 100 on Friday, Michael Clarke (168) continued his fine form to build a record 253-run, fifth-wicket partnership with Marcus North (112 no).Captain Ricky Ponting declared on 459-5 midway through the middle session.New Zealand fell to 43-4 before captain
England expect Stuart Broad to be fit for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts in Mirpur on Saturday.The fast bowler missed training on Thursday but recuperated sufficiently to take part in Friday's net sessions. He had a little illness but we think he'll be fine, said captain Alastair Cook. He's up and about now which he wasn't yesterday (Thursday). Broad is likely to figure in a fo
Michael Clarke brushed aside his off-field issues to put Australia in a strong position after day one of the first Test against New Zealand.The 28-year-old, who recently split from fiancee and model Lara Bingle, was 100 not out as the tourists piled on 316-4 in Wellington.Clarke shared an unbeaten 140-run stand with Marcus North (52 not out), while Simon Katich (79) also impressed.Debutant Brett
Kevin Pietersen believes the increasing use of technology in cricket will force batsmen to adjust their techniques.The 29-year-old was troubled by left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak during the one-day series against Bangladesh.Pietersen was twice dismissed lbw, a consequence he believes is down to Hawk-Eye persuading umpires to uphold more front-pad leg before appeals. You've got to sort your techniqu
England's Stuart Broad says he is fresh for the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka, which starts on Saturday.The 23-year-old bowler passed a late fitness test on his back before helping England see off the hosts in an 181-run win in the first Test in Chittagong.And the seamer has reported no ill-effects from his three-wicket display. I bowled nearly 50 overs and haven't pulled up too stiff,
Leicestershire captain Matthew Hoggard says he has not given up all hope of an England recall but insists his main goal is bringing success to Grace Road.Hoggard, 33, agreed a three-year deal with his new county in the summer and says that must be his main focus. I'm not doing this to get back in the England side.This is a new challenge, Hoggard told BBC Radio Leicester. I'd be lying to say I do
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