Ricky Ponting believes Bangladesh and Ireland will need to improve on their group-stage efforts to be competitive in the Super EightsCricinfo staff28-
Crouch is a valuable asset, but new contract shows how Stoke have stagnated
Few would begrudge Peter Crouch, one of football’s few remaining nice guys, a contract extension that prolongs his career by another twelve months.
ICC denies reports of ban on Urdu
The ICC has told Cricinfo that it has not asked the Pakistan team management to avoid holding press conferences in Urdu during the World CupCricinfo s
Liverpool fans lavish praise on Suarez
Luis Suarez had a pretty good time of it at Liverpool - scoring 82 goals in 133 appearances for the Merseyside outfit before making the move to Barcel
Raining on our parade
No one seems to want to take responsibilty for the poor administration of this World CupFazeer Mohammed02-Apr-2007 Acrimonious outburs
Leeds United fans react as goal-shy Grot joins Twitter
Leeds United fans would be forgiven for being a tad frustrated by Jay-Roy Grot's failure to find the back of the net. The 19-year-old has made 13 a
Kamal misses century in Habib Bank's 315
A round-up of the first day's play of the Pentangular Cup matches, April 21, 2007Cricinfo staff21-Apr-2007Asim Kamal narrowly missed out on a ninth fi
West Ham United fans react to Ogbonna’s ‘over the top’ comments
All football supporters want passion and dedication from their players, but some West Ham United fans think that Angelo Ogbonna has gone a tad too far
Maharoof vows to give 200%
Farveez Maharoof has made a strong case for selection ahead of Dilhara Fernando for Tuesday's semi-final against New ZealandCricinfo staff23-Apr-2007
West Ham United fans take aim at Hart following cup exit
Joe Hart's career at the top level is facing some questions now that he is no longer considered first choice at West Ham United. Manager David Moye