Accuser now accused
The South African woman at the centre of a mobile phone sex scandal involving cricketer Shane Warne has been charged with extortion in her own country.
[theage.com.au]
A mystical story without the fairytale ending Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was like so many other little boys - flaxen-haired, blue-eyed, carefree, full of fun and mischief - except in one detail. The boy had a gift; he had magic in his fingers.
[theage.com.au]
Fresh scandals engulf Warne New allegations about Shane Warne's behaviour have emerged tonight as the federal government renewed calls for him to be banned from charity games while serving his drug suspension.
[theage.com.au]
Flintoff caught out by his own nature Andrew Flintoff was at his most enigmatic. When he came to the wicket yesterday one could almost feel his new found sense of responsibility coming out in a rash all over him.
[independent.co.uk]
Brainy batsman could be the bright spark England needs Ed Smith has a degree in history from Cambridge, and he can bat a bit, too, writes David Hopps.
[theage.com.au]
Russell runs rule over young talent The young pretenders are queuing up to replace the veteran Alec Stewart as England's Test wicket-keeper at the end of the summer.
[bbc.co.uk]
Hidden benefits of spending three years in a punt It's not unfair to say that Pod and Geoff Boycott haven't seen eye to eye over the years.
[guardian.co.uk]
Captain goes on the cheap but is priceless After the first two Tests against England this summer it was generally agreed that Graeme Smith had taken to the job like a duck to orange sauce.
[guardian.co.uk]
Fate of first Bangladesh Test hangs in balance The legal battle between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) is set to disturb the opening Test against Bangladesh in Karachi scheduled from August 20.
[dailytimes.com.pk]
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