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Eoin Morgan spoke of his pride after answering concerns over his technique and temperament at Test level with a stunning, unbeaten 125. Morgan became only the second Irish-born batsman to score a Test hundred for England after Fred Fane achieved the feat in 1906, and insisted he had never doubted his ability to translate his sparkling one-day form into the Test arena. Read More

It was the sweetest run of them all. A push on the off-side, a scampered single and then arms raised and helmet kissed and a broad grin as three figures were put on the board. It's been a long time since Michael Clarke's smile has looked as simple. A hundred is every batsman dream. Just that some hundreds are even more satisfying than others. Read More

Kevin Pietersen believes the increasing influence of technology in cricket will lead to batsmen all over the world reassessing their techniques. Read More
The late John Arlott, renowned poet, writer and cricket commentator, was directly responsible for non-white South African player Basil D'Oliveira emigrating to England where he enjoyed a distinguished career. D'Oliveira's selection for England's 1968 tour of South Africa angered the ruling South African National Party who cancelled the visit. Read More

.Sizzling Sachin powers on as Lee cuts back PETER ROEBUCK February 26, 2010 . Another record bites the dust ... Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar looks to the heavens after reaching his world-record one-day double century against South Africa in Gwalior on Wednesday. It was the Boxing Day Test of 1999. India were showcasing their champion batsman, Sachin Tendulkar, no longer a brillia Read More

Beating Australia 3-2 in the NatWest Series was the ideal result for England. It will give them plenty of confidence but there was a realisation in the final two matches that Australia had warmed up and exposed one or two familiar frailties in the England team. Read More
It will be on for young and old when Queensland take on a desperate Tasmania in their crucial day-night cricket clash in Hobart on Saturday. The Bulls have injected young guns Alister McDermott and Luke Feldman into their side while the injury-hit Tigers have surprisingly opted to pick veteran Dan Marsh for his first one-dayer of the season. Read More

LONDON: Former England captain Nasser Hussain is convinced that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, better than even the iconic Don Bradman. "I have never liked comparisons between great players, but after Wednesday's incredible game it must be said -- Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of all time," Hussain wrote in Read More

And so it ended much as it began, with one side playing strong cricket and the opponents buckling under the pressure. Although the international summer did end in a blaze of brilliant strokes, the last match was one-sided and left the crowd yearning for a tight contest and a player to capture their imagination. Read More

A DISCUSSION with Andrew Flintoff has persuaded Brett Lee to retire from Test cricket, effective immediately. The Australian fast bowler, fourth on the all-time list of Australian wicket-takers, will announce this week his decision not to attempt a comeback from another serious injury. Read More

ALASTAIR Cook insists Matt Prior remains in pole position to keep wicket for England this summer and for the Ashes tour next winter despite being dropped for the upcoming World Twenty20. Read More