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Pietersen: I never stopped trying

Kevin Pietersen believes he has finally ironed out the technical flaws that plagued his preparations for the first Test against Bangladesh.

Cook hails 'dream' ton

Alastair Cook was thrilled with his unbeaten 158 in his first innings as England's Test captain as the tourists reached a commanding 374 for three at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Bangladesh.

Pakistan name World Twenty20 squad

Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for next month's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies but have not named a captain.

Clarke and Bingle call it quits

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has ended his engagement to model Lara Bingle, ending nearly a week of speculation about their relationship.

Cook takes control in Chittagong

Alastair Cook became the fifth player to score a century in his first Test in charge of England as the tourists dominated the opening day against Bangladesh in Chittagong.

ICC: Review system not going anywhere

The ICC's decision review system is "here to stay" - and may even be used in the World Cup.

The nervous 99s strike again

Following Kevin Pietersen's dismissal on 99, Tim Ellis takes a look back at others who have fallen one short of the magic hundred mark.

Good Week, Bad Week

Illogical selection decisions and Women's Day's vendetta against Aussie cricketers and both feature in Peter May's look at the week that was.

Ganguly calls for on-field execution

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Sourav Ganguly insists his team will do their talking out in the middle when they take on the Deccan Chargers in the 2010 IPL opener.

Theron handed IPL deal

South African fast bowler Rusty Theron continued his upwardly mobile career when he was awarded a contract to play for the Kings XI Punjab.

Waugh: Oz aren't tough enough for Ashes

Steve Waugh has warned that Australia are not match-hardened heading into this year's home Ashes series because of a lack of competition from rival teams.

England given Broad boost

Alastair Cook hopes Stuart Broad will be fit to lead England's attack against Bangladesh.

Musing The Week's Media

Purges in Pakistan, Alastair Cook's sleeping habits and the English press' love affair with Craig Kieswetter - or his name at least. All that and more in another musing of the media...

Australia seal series victory

Australia wrapped up the Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand thanks to a comfortable six-wicket win under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Auckland.

Sehwag set for Northamptonshire stint

Virender Sehwag is set to play for Northamptonshire in the Friends Provident T20.