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Giles set to miss first test
England spinner Ashley Giles is set to miss the first test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a long-standing Achilles tendon injury.

All-rounder Flintoff back on the injury list
The Lancashire player, hoping to re-establish himself in the England side for the home test series against Pakistan and Australia, has torn a side muscle.

I'm bad news for England: Akhtar
Speedster Shoaib Akhtar warned Nasser Hussain's team to prepare for some "bad news" as he flew out from Pakistan to join his team mates in England.

Pollock all smiles after back-to-back victories
South Africa dismissed their hosts for 200 before reaching their target with 23 balls to spare, Gary Kirsten top-scoring with 72.

Ranatunga rubbishes match-fixing claims
Arjuna Ranatunga denied match-fixing charges in a letter published on Sunday, 6th May, saying he felt insulted to even have to consider them.

Pollock all smiles after back-to-back victories
South Africa dismissed their hosts for 200 before reaching their target with 23 balls to spare, Gary Kirsten top-scoring with 72.

Mushtaq shines as Pakistan outclass students
Wrist-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed took eight for 49 on Saturday, 5th May, as Pakistan beat British Universities by an innings and 87 runs.

The Expert replies
Did you know that the youngest first class cricketer is an Indian who went on to represent Pakistan? Mohandas Menon replies to readers' questions.

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