Statistical highlights
NatWest series: England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI at Nottingham.

New Zealand's steady start checked by Cuffy
NZ lost one wicket on the second Test against WI reaching 77 for one at lunch.

India's batting will have to come good
With an inexperienced bowling attack, India need a good performance from their batsmen in the triseries match against England.

Jammin' in Jamaica
Swapna Mitter meets some of the biggest names in international cricket during her vist to Jamaica to watch the India-West Indies Tests.

Steve Waugh revitalised by extended break
Australia's Test captain, who has not played since March, said he is "really keen" to resume playing.

Flintoff slaughters the Lankans
Andy Flintoff guided England to a 44-run victory over Sri Lanka with a match-winning performance in the NatWest Series opener.

World Cup will be corruption-free: Condon
ICC's anti corruption unit chief said a list of 100 tainted persons, who will be debarred from going to the 2003 tournament, has been drawn up.

Butcher rapped for Perera comments
The England batsman was fined 1,000 pounds and reprimanded for criticising the bowling action of Sri Lanka seamer Ruchira Perera.

ICC Test Championship in jeopardy
The future of the ten-year programme has failed due to reservations by some countries and abandoning of few tours.

Botham bats for Flintoff
Former all-rounder Ian Botham thinks that Andrew Flintoff should bat at three in England's one-day team.

Indians post 54-run win over Leicester
Sehwag hit a quickfire 98 and Ganguly slammed a 43-ball 68 in India's final lead-up game before Saturday's tri-series match against England.

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Rediff Rankings
India sneak ahead to sixth place
Rediff Test ratings, updated - June 18.

West Indies could be on their way up
Rediff ODI ratings, updated - June 18.

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