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Rain threatens Durban ODI finale

The final one-day international between South Africa and England at Kingsmead on Friday has been delayed by persistent drizzle in Durban.

‘Still learning their trade’

Key decision-makers in the Proteas squad still need to learn lessons that come only with experience, writes Neil Manthorp.

Morkel added to Proteas squad

Morne Morkel has been added to the Proteas’ ODI squad for the remainder of the series against England.

Gibbs back for the Proteas

Herschelle Gibbs has been recalled to the South Africa squad for the remainder of the one-day series against England.

Pakistan win boosts New Zealand, says Vettori

Captain Daniel Vettori said New Zealand had grown in confidence after winning their three-match one-day series against Pakistan 2-1.

South Africa cruise to victory as Taibu steals show

South Africa cruised to a 45-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday in a one-day international designed to dust away cobwebs ahead of a tour by England.

Australia hail maestro Tendulkar

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Friday lauded Indian master Sachin Tendulkar even as the world champions celebrated a brilliant one-day win.

Consistency the key for England in ODIs

England must improve their consistency to have a realistic chance of beating South Africa in their five match one-day international series.

All-rounder Afridi helps Pakistan sink New Zealand

Shahid Afridi hit an aggressive half-century and took two wickets to cap Pakistan’s 138-run win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Tuesday.

Younus wants better fielding against New Zealand

Pakistan captain Younus Khan is looking forward to an improved performance from his team in the three-match one-day series against New Zealand.

Australia decimated by injuries

World champions Australia are struggling to focus on the ongoing one-day series in India because the team had been decimated by a string of injuries.

Australia hold nerve to edge India in thriller

Australia survived a massive scare from India’s tailenders to snatch a thrilling four-run victory in the first match of their ODI series on Sunday.

Time to rethink ODI format, says Ponting

Australia captain Ricky Ponting called for a rethink of one-day cricket to end meaningless dead rubbers as he left for a seven-game series in India.

Fans to miss out on power-hitters

Bowlers could be forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief ahead of the Champions Trophy as some of the world’s big-hitters will me mssing the action.

Is ODI’s sparkle over?

With the rise in popularity of T20 cricket, the 50-over game is facing some serious challenges.

Broad out of final two Australia ODIS

England all-rounder Stuart Broad will miss Thursday’s sixth one-day international against Australia and Sunday’s series climax with a knee injury.