Nashua WP opening bowler Roger Telemachus will miss this weeks Supersport Series match against Griquas due to injury.MEDIA RELEASE:NASHUA WESTERN PROVINCE VS GRIQUALAND WESTNewlands Cricket GroundSUPERSPORT SERIES25, 26, 27, 28 October 2001NASHUA WESTERN PROVINCE TEAM:1) Graeme Smith2) Rashaad Magiet3) Andrew Puttick4) Hylton Ackerman ( C )5) Jonathan Trott6) Neil Johnson7) Thami Tsolekile8) Alan Dawson9) Claude Henderson10) Paul Adams11) Charl Willoughby12) Marc de Stadler13) Renier MunnikNot considered due to injury: Ashwell Prince, Roger TelemachusCOACHES: Vincent Barnes and Eric SimonsARTHUR TURNERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERWESTERN PROVINCE CRICKET ASSOCIATION

The famous Green Park ground at Kanpur saw Vidarbha claim theimportant first-innings lead against Uttar Pradesh on the second dayof their match on Friday.It was a coup of sorts for a visiting side up against a home side thathad stars like Mohammad Kaif, his elder brother Mohammad Saif andJyoti Yadav. The man who made a major contribution towards helpingVidarbha reach 227 for six at stumps, a lead of 17, was 26-year-oldParesh Sutan who made a patient 71. Shailesh Harbade who made 44 andSamir Khare who made 31 were the other men among the runs. For UP,fast bowler, Ashish Winston Zaidi, a former India prospect, and leftarm spinner Gyanendra Pandey claimed two wickets each.

Northern Districts’ convener of selectors Rick Pickard resigned his position today.A long-time ND selector, Pickard has accepted an education related career opportunity in the Cook Islands.A former national selector who was replaced on the national selection panel when Sir Richard Hadlee came onto the panel, Pickard returned to Northern Districts and resumed his selection duties there.His selection experiences dates back to his first involvement with Counties Manukau in 1984.ND chief executive John Turkington said today: “Rick had an immense passion for the game and achieved excellent results andwhile he will be missed, we wish him all the best in his new position.”Northern Districts Cricket is looking at options as a replacement for Pickard. In the meantime Operations Manager Pat Malcon will assume Pickard’s role.

Ball by Ball Commentary

The new batsman is Craig White57.2 Kumble to White, two runs, eased through covers for couple of runs57.3 Kumble to White, no run57.4 Kumble to White, no run57.5 Kumble to White, no run57.6 Kumble to White, no run, defendedEnd of over 58 (2 runs) England 182/5A Kumble 19-4-50-5 – Adani Pavilion EndMR Ramprakash 4* (13b 1×4) C White 2* (5b)59.1 Kumble to White, no run, on target, defended59.2 Kumble to White, no run, quicker delivery, off the pads, forwardshort leg takes the catch, does not appeal for it59.3 Kumble to White, no run, on leg and middle, defended59.4 Kumble to White, no run, on target, played back down the track59.5 Kumble to White, two runs, quicker delivery, goes back quickly andplays it down to long leg59.6 Kumble to White, no run, slower delivery, defendedEnd of over 60 (2 runs) England 197/5A Kumble 20-4-52-5 – Adani Pavilion EndMR Ramprakash 16* (20b 4×4) C White 4* (11b)60.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, flat and quick, just outside theoff, played with soft hands, down to slips60.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, angling in, rather drifting in,defended60.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, three runs, turned around the corner toKumble at fine leg, tries to throw it back to the keeper, slipsout of the hand and the batsmen run threeEnd of over 61 (4 runs) England 201/5Harbhajan Singh 15-3-41-0 – GMDC EndC White 7* (14b) MR Ramprakash 17* (23b 4×4)61.1 Kumble to White, no run, just outside the off, defended61.2 Kumble to White, no run, too close to the body to cut, playedstraight to point61.3 Kumble to White, one run, pushed to covers for a single, rightthrough Laxman’s legsEnd of over 62 (7 runs) England 208/5A Kumble 21-4-59-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 8* (17b) MR Ramprakash 23* (26b 4×4 1×6)62.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, defended62.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, FOUR, down on one knee, glorious coverdrive by White, four runs all the way62.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, just outside the off, defended62.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,defended62.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, the ball goes the other way,played safely down to Dravid in the slips62.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, defended againEnd of over 63 (4 runs) England 212/5Harbhajan Singh 16-3-45-0 – GMDC EndMR Ramprakash 23* (25b 4×4 1×6) C White 12* (24b 1×4)64.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run64.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, comes out a bit and pushes itdefensively to the on side64.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, defends forward to the bowler64.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, goes back and defends it down toforward short leg64.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, faster ball, Whitedefends it down well too64.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, goes back and defends it, theball bounces back to the keeperEnd of over 65 (maiden) England 214/5Harbhajan Singh 17-4-45-0 – GMDC EndMR Ramprakash 25* (31b 4×4 1×6) C White 12* (30b 1×4)65.4 Kumble to White, no run, leans forward and drives it to mid of65.5 Kumble to White, no run, leans well forward and drives it it tocover65.6 Kumble to White, one run, on his pads, turns it around the cornerand gets back strikeEnd of over 66 (6 runs) England 220/5A Kumble 23-4-67-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 13* (33b 1×4) MR Ramprakash 30* (34b 5×4 1×6)66.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, FOUR, short and wide outside the off,White rocks back and cuts for four!66.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up to the batsman,defended66.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, flat and quick, forward indefence66.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, charges down the track and hitsthe cover drive so sweetly, straight to Sehwag66.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, spinning in to the batsman,played to forward short leg66.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, two runs, lofted shot, towards midwicket, takes easy two runsEnd of over 67 (6 runs) England 226/5Harbhajan Singh 18-4-51-0 – GMDC EndMR Ramprakash 30* (34b 5×4 1×6) C White 19* (39b 2×4)67.6 Kumble to White, no run, takes the edge and goes to first slip,just short of the fielderEnd of over 68 (1 run) England 227/5A Kumble 24-4-68-5 – Adani Pavilion EndMR Ramprakash 31* (39b 5×4 1×6) C White 19* (40b 2×4)68.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, gets his front footforward and defends it down with a dead bat68.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, pitched up, pushes back towardsthe bowler68.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run68.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, sharp turn and bounce, Whiteforced to his back foot and defends it down to forward short leg,does well to keep it downEnd of over 69 (1 run) England 228/5Harbhajan Singh 19-4-52-0 – GMDC EndMR Ramprakash 32* (41b 5×4 1×6) C White 19* (44b 2×4)69.5 Kumble to White, FOUR, just outside the off stump, leans back andplays it very late and guides it down to the third man ropes for aboundary69.6 Kumble to White, one run, ill directed on his pads, works it behindsquare leg for another easy runEnd of over 70 (6 runs) England 234/5A Kumble 25-4-74-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 24* (46b 3×4) MR Ramprakash 33* (45b 5×4 1×6)70.1 Tendulkar to White, no run, flighted ball, on his toes, tries todefend to the on side, the ball rolls to the off side70.2 Tendulkar to White, no run, minute turn, stretches forward anddefends well70.3 Tendulkar to White, leg bye: one run, on his pads, brushes the padsand rolls behind square legEnd of over 71 (5 runs) England 239/5SR Tendulkar 2-0-5-0 – GMDC EndC White 24* (49b 3×4) MR Ramprakash 37* (48b 6×4 1×6)71.1 Srinath to White, no run, on off stump, defensive push towardscover71.2 Srinath to White, no run, pitched up, leans forward and drives itto cover71.3 Srinath to White, no run, on off stump, stays back and defends itdown to the off side71.4 Srinath to White, no run, pitched up, leans well forward and drivesit elegantly through cover, Tendulkar dives well to his left andsaves the runs71.5 Srinath to White, no run, this time easy for Tendulkar, as it wasstroked straight to him71.6 Srinath to White, no run, on target, White goes a bit back anddefends it towards mid wicketEnd of over 72 (maiden) England 239/5J Srinath 14-2-64-0 (3nb) – Adani Pavilion EndMR Ramprakash 37* (48b 6×4 1×6) C White 24* (55b 3×4)73.3 Srinath to White, no run, rapped on the pads, huge shout from thebowler and keeper, Robinson nods in the negative, as the ball wassurely going down the leg side73.4 Srinath to White, no run, gets his front foot forward and acrossand drives it to cover, Tendulkar fields73.5 Srinath to White, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot a bitforward and defends it with bat and pad close together73.6 Srinath to White, no run, on off stump, stays back and defends ittowards gullyEnd of over 74 (1 run, maiden) England 241/6J Srinath 15-3-64-0 (3nb) – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 1* (7b) C White 24* (59b 3×4)74.6 Tendulkar to White, one run, pushes it to mid wicket off the backfoot to get the single that would give him the strike againEnd of over 75 (2 runs) England 243/6SR Tendulkar 4-0-8-1 – GMDC EndC White 25* (60b 3×4) JS Foster 2* (12b)75.1 Srinath to White, no run, on off stump, quicker ball, defends itdown to the off side75.2 Srinath to White, no run, leans well forward and drives it toTendulkar at cover75.3 Srinath to White, no run, strokes it to towards cover, no timing atall75.4 Srinath to White, one run, on his pads, turns it to fine leg forthe singleEnd of over 76 (1 run) England 244/6J Srinath 16-3-65-0 (3nb) – Adani Pavilion EndC White 26* (64b 3×4) JS Foster 2* (14b)76.1 Tendulkar to White, no run, drives it along the ground to cover76.2 Tendulkar to White, no run, drives off the back foot to cover again76.3 Tendulkar to White, no run, stretches forward and the ball lobs tothe on side, shouts of ‘catch it’ as the ball falls short76.4 Tendulkar to White, no run, pushes it off the front foot to extracover76.5 Tendulkar to White, no run, turns down the leg side, left alone76.6 Tendulkar to White, one run, full toss on his pads, pushes it todeep backward square leg with ease to get back strikeEnd of over 77 (1 run) England 245/6SR Tendulkar 5-0-9-1 – GMDC EndC White 27* (70b 3×4) JS Foster 2* (14b)77.1 Srinath to White, FOUR, short and width, White stays back and cutsit just wide of gully to the fence77.2 Srinath to White, one run, leans forward and pushes it just wide ofGanguly at mid on to bring up the 250End of over 78 (6 runs) England 251/6J Srinath 17-3-71-0 (3nb) – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 3* (18b) C White 32* (72b 4×4)79.1 Kumble to White, no run, on target, stretches forward and defendsit down to the off side79.2 Kumble to White, no run79.3 Kumble to White, no run, on target, stretches well forward with hisfront foot well forward and defends it down safely79.4 Kumble to White, no run, faster ball on target, White reads it welland defends it with carefulness79.5 Kumble to White, no run, on target again, White defends it wellwithin himself79.6 Kumble to White, one run, turns it off his pads to backward squareleg and gets the single, wanted two, but Yohannan rushes in fromthe ropesEnd of over 80 (1 run) England 260/6A Kumble 26-4-75-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 33* (78b 4×4) JS Foster 11* (24b 2×4)80.1 Tendulkar to White, no run, outside the off stump, turns away, leftalone80.2 Tendulkar to White, no run, fuller ball, left alone outside the offstump80.3 Tendulkar to White, FOUR, bad direction, just outside the legstump, easily tickles it very fine to the ropes80.4 Tendulkar to White, two runs, leans well forward and drives it wideof mid off, shabby work by Yohannan gives two, makes up for thegood work last over80.5 Tendulkar to White, no run, defends well forward80.6 Tendulkar to White, no run, turns in, White goes back and defendsit towards short coverEnd of over 81 (6 runs) England 266/6SR Tendulkar 7-0-23-1 – GMDC EndJS Foster 11* (24b 2×4) C White 39* (84b 5×4)81.5 Kumble to White, no run, quickish ball, goes back and defends itdown to the off side81.6 Kumble to White, one run, on leg stump, taps it off his padstowards long leg for the singleEnd of over 82 (2 runs) England 268/6A Kumble 27-4-77-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 40* (86b 5×4) JS Foster 12* (28b 2×4)82.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on target, goes back and taps itto the on side82.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, stretches forwardand defends it down82.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, gets his front footforward and defends it down well82.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, outside the off stump, cuts it tobackward point, not in the gaps though82.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on his pads, taps it to forwardshort leg who does a quick reflex work82.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, White goes back anddefends it with a straight batEnd of over 83 (maiden) England 268/6Harbhajan Singh 20-5-52-0 – GMDC EndJS Foster 12* (28b 2×4) C White 40* (92b 5×4)84.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run84.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, gets his front foot forward andturns it to fine leg for the single breaking the 13 ball dotsequenceEnd of over 85 (1 run) England 269/6Harbhajan Singh 21-5-53-0 – GMDC EndC White 41* (94b 5×4) JS Foster 12* (38b 2×4)85.1 Kumble to White, no run85.2 Kumble to White, no run85.3 Kumble to White, leg bye: FOUR, down the leg side, brushes the padson the way running to the fine leg ropes85.4 Kumble to White, no run, on target, defends it down to forwardshort leg with ease85.5 Kumble to White, no run, goes back and pushes it to cover,Tendulkar fields85.6 Kumble to White, no run, on target, White stays back and defendswith his bat well within himselfEnd of over 86 (4 runs, maiden) England 273/6A Kumble 29-6-77-5 – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 12* (38b 2×4) C White 41* (100b 5×4)86.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, defends off theback foot, bounces to the keeper86.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, steps out and defends with batand pad close together86.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run86.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, defends it off the back foot backtowards the bowlerEnd of over 87 (1 run) England 274/6Harbhajan Singh 22-5-54-0 – GMDC EndJS Foster 13* (40b 2×4) C White 41* (104b 5×4)88.1 Kumble to White, no run, fastish ball on target, defends at ithurriedly88.2 Kumble to White, no run, just a bit of width, cuts it hard tobackward point, no placement and so no runs88.3 Kumble to White, one run, on his pads again, taps it off his padsbehind square leg for the singleEnd of over 89 (3 runs) England 277/6A Kumble 30-6-80-5 – GMDC EndC White 42* (107b 5×4) JS Foster 15* (49b 2×4)89.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up, played neatly tomid-wicket89.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,opens the face of the bat, played defensively89.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well flighted delivery, on legand middle, uses his feet and plays to mid-on89.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, walks down the track and playsthe ball to mid-off89.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, bowling around the wicket, ontarget, White defends89.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, quicker through the air, spinsback in, gets right behind the line, defends. That is stumps onday-1.End of over 90 (maiden) England 277/6Harbhajan Singh 23-6-54-0 – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 15* (49b 2×4) C White 42* (113b 5×4)Match State: Stumps – Day 191.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, short, wide outside the off,White almost had a go at it, leaves the ball alone91.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, outside the off, steered down tothe slips91.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, just outside the off, defended91.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, tossed up, good use of the feet,drives the ball neatly to covers91.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, outside the off, comes forwardand drives the ball to wide of mid-on for a singleEnd of over 92 (1 run) England 278/6Harbhajan Singh 24-6-55-0 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 43* (118b 5×4) JS Foster 15* (56b 2×4)92.1 Kumble to White, one run, sliding in to the batsman, white playingwith soft hands, plays the ball down to fine legEnd of over 93 (5 runs) England 283/6A Kumble 32-7-85-5 – GMDC EndC White 44* (119b 5×4) JS Foster 19* (61b 2×4)93.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, White plays at the ball outsidethe off and is beaten93.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up, just outside theoff, White dances down the track, beaten and Dasgupta makes a messof an easy stumping chance, perhaps a chance to catch that too93.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on the off, defended93.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, defended again93.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on middle and leg, playedstraight to mid-wicket93.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, good loop on this delivery, ontarget, forward in defenceEnd of over 94 (maiden) England 283/6Harbhajan Singh 25-7-55-0 – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 19* (61b 2×4) C White 44* (125b 5×4)95.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on target, defended95.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, SIX, tossed up, White uses his feet downthe track hits the ball clean and high, the ball goes a long longway and all the way over long-on for a huge six!95.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, tossed up again, driven sweetlyto the covers95.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, just outside the off, quickerdelivery, plays across the line, a wild heave, beaten95.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, played around the corner, takesone, looks for the second, Yohannan does well to prevent thesecond run from being takenEnd of over 96 (7 runs) England 294/6Harbhajan Singh 26-7-62-0 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 51* (130b 5×4 1×6) JS Foster 23* (68b 3×4)96.1 Kumble to White, no run, quicker delivery, on target, defended96.2 Kumble to White, no run, brushes the pads to the keeper down theleg side, appeal by the keeper alone, in vain96.3 Kumble to White, leg bye: one run goes back and tries to push it tothe on side, gets it on the pads and gets the leg byeEnd of over 97 (1 run, maiden) England 295/6A Kumble 34-8-89-5 – GMDC EndC White 51* (133b 5×4 1×6) JS Foster 23* (71b 3×4)97.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, defends it point97.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, flighted ball, leans forward andtakes it on the full and pushes it to long on for the single97.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, bat and pad closetogether as it is defended back to the bowlerEnd of over 98 (2 runs) England 297/6Harbhajan Singh 27-7-64-0 – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 24* (74b 3×4) C White 52* (136b 5×4 1×6)99.1 Yohannan to White, no run, good first ball, straight on target,angling in delivery, inside edge on to the pads, loud shout forlbw, not out99.2 Yohannan to White, no run, sliding down the leg, through to thekeeper99.3 Yohannan to White, no run, another sharp delivery, cuts back insharply, White playing from his crease, hit on the pad, nods hishead in appreciation of the bowling99.4 Yohannan to White, FOUR, given the width outside the off, sweetlytimed square drive, four runs!99.5 Yohannan to White, one run, just short of a good length, risingdelivery, White plays the ball away from his body, inside edge,could have easily played that ball on to the stumps, ball goesjust wide of Dasgupta, batsmen take a singleEnd of over 100 (5 runs) England 308/6T Yohannan 13-2-38-0 (1w 1nb) – Adani Pavilion EndC White 57* (141b 6×4 1×6) JS Foster 30* (81b 4×4)100.1 Srinath to White, no run, outside the off, left alone100.2 Srinath to White, no run, back of a good length, angling in,defended100.3 Srinath to White, no run, cuts back in sharply, White plays theball in defence, struggling with his foot work a bit, inside edgeand the ball rolls on and hits the stumps, the bails stay put,White is safe100.4 Srinath to White, no run, ball keeping a shade low, just outsidethe off, defended100.5 Srinath to White, two runs, glorious extra cover drive, just leansin to the shot, Tendulkar does well to chase the ball and stop it100.6 Srinath to White, no run, this ball goes away from the bat, Whiteplays at the ball and is beatenEnd of over 101 (2 runs) England 310/6J Srinath 19-3-79-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndJS Foster 30* (81b 4×4) C White 59* (147b 6×4 1×6)101.4 Yohannan to White, one run, angling in from short of a good length,taps the ball towards the on side and takes one101.6 Yohannan to White, no run, on the off stump, defendedEnd of over 102 (5 runs) England 315/6T Yohannan 14-2-43-0 (1w 1nb) – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 34* (85b 4×4) C White 60* (149b 6×4 1×6)End of over 103 (maiden) England 315/6J Srinath 20-4-79-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndC White 60* (149b 6×4 1×6) JS Foster 34* (91b 4×4)103.1 Yohannan to White, no run, bouncer! not bowled at express speed,White goes for the hook, beaten103.2 Yohannan to White, no run, short of a length, outside the off,White punches the ball to the off side103.3 Yohannan to White, no run, outside the off, left alone103.4 Yohannan to White, two runs, bouncer! well directed on too, Whitegoes for the hook, hits the ball in the air, well over Tendulkar’shead, did not time the shot to perfection, Tendulkar stops theboundary103.5 Yohannan to White, no run, outside the off, played defensively103.6 Yohannan to White, one run, pushes the ball gently to mid-on andtakes a quick singleEnd of over 104 (3 runs) England 318/6T Yohannan 15-2-46-0 (1w 1nb) – Adani Pavilion EndC White 63* (155b 6×4 1×6) JS Foster 34* (91b 4×4)104.1 Srinath to White, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,left alone104.2 Srinath to White, no run, excellent delivery, just outside the off,good bounce too, White plays away from the body, gets the edge,Dasgupta puts down the simplest of catches, what a shame!104.3 Srinath to White, FOUR, White makes the chance count, crackingcover drive, he has put that chance behind him, four runsthe moment it left the bat104.4 Srinath to White, no run, another cracking cover drive, Williamsdoes well with a diving effort in covers104.5 Srinath to White, one run, short, hooked straight to Kumble at longleg, he doesn’t pick the ball up, puts down the catchEnd of over 105 (6 runs) England 324/6J Srinath 21-4-85-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndJS Foster 35* (92b 4×4) C White 68* (160b 7×4 1×6)105.2 Yohannan to White, no run, just outside the off, tries to drive theball, does not time it105.3 Yohannan to White, one run, angling in to the batsman, worked awayto long leg for a single105.5 Yohannan to White, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence witha good length delivery on the off stump105.6 Yohannan to White, no run, good pace and bounce, just outside theoff, White plays and missesEnd of over 106 (3 runs) England 327/6T Yohannan 16-2-49-0 (1w 1nb) – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 37* (94b 4×4) C White 69* (164b 7×4 1×6)107.1 Yohannan to White, FOUR, short and rising, hooked away for four,White is clearly winning this little contest107.2 Yohannan to White, no run, good comeback delivery from Yohannan,sharp bouncer, White sways away107.3 Yohannan to White, no run, just outside the off, White plays at it,leading edge and falls just short of point107.4 Yohannan to White, FOUR, take that! leans forward and caresses theball through covers, glorious shot!107.5 Yohannan to White, no run, on target, keeps White honest in defence107.6 Yohannan to White, no run, slips in another short rising delivery,outside the off, White sways away from it, ball goes straightthrough to DasguptaEnd of over 108 (8 runs) England 335/6T Yohannan 17-2-57-0 (1w 1nb) – Adani Pavilion EndJS Foster 37* (100b 4×4) C White 77* (170b 9×4 1×6)109.1 Kumble to White, no run, flat and full, played back to the bowler109.2 Kumble to White, no run, outside the off, played down to the slips109.3 Kumble to White, no run, outside the off, good bounce too, Dasguptatakes it neatly109.4 Kumble to White, leg bye: one run, off the pads and down to the legside for a leg bye109.5 Kumble to Foster, no run, flat, quick, full, on leg and middle,driven straight to mid-on109.6 Kumble to Foster, no run, well outside the off, left aloneEnd of over 110 (1 run, maiden) England 338/6A Kumble 35-9-89-5 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 77* (174b 9×4 1×6) JS Foster 39* (108b 4×4)110.1 Srinath to White, no run, just outside the off, defended110.2 Srinath to White, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,pushed to covers110.3 Srinath to White, no run, outside the off, left alone110.4 Srinath to White, FOUR, just defends off the front foot, thick edgeand the ball races past gully to the third man ropes110.5 Srinath to White, no run, short ball, directed down the leg side,White ducks beneath easily110.6 Srinath to White, no run, slower ball, keeps it very full, infactpitches after the wickets and passes to the keeper harmlesslyEnd of over 111 (4 runs) England 342/6J Srinath 24-5-91-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndJS Foster 39* (108b 4×4) C White 81* (180b 10×4 1×6)112.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, goes back and defends it toforward short leg112.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, on off stump, goes back carefullyand cautiously defends it down to the off side112.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, ill direction, on leg stumps,taps it off his pads towards fine leg for the easy run112.4 Harbhajan Singh to Foster, one run, drops it in short, errs in linetoo, down the leg side again, works it to long leg easily for thesingle112.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, width, rocks back and cut it tobackward point112.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, just outside the of, spinning in,bat and pad close together in defenceEnd of over 113 (2 runs) England 344/6Harbhajan Singh 28-7-66-0 – GMDC EndJS Foster 40* (115b 4×4) C White 82* (185b 10×4 1×6)114.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, spinning in, defended114.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, tossed up, spinning in sharply,defended114.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well flighted delivery, good looptoo, defended114.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well flighted delivery, justoutside the off, forward in defence114.5 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, offers a straight bat in defence114.6 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, on the pads, tucked around thecorner for a singleEnd of over 115 (1 run) England 345/7Harbhajan Singh 29-7-67-0 – GMDC EndC White 83* (191b 10×4 1×6) AF Giles 0* (2b)115.1 Kumble to White, one run, on the pads, White helps the ball down tofine leg and takes a singleEnd of over 116 (1 run) England 346/7A Kumble 38-11-90-6 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 84* (192b 10×4 1×6) AF Giles 0* (7b)116.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, opens the face of the bat, runsit down for a singleEnd of over 117 (2 runs) England 348/7Harbhajan Singh 30-7-69-0 – GMDC EndAF Giles 1* (12b) C White 85* (193b 10×4 1×6)117.5 Kumble to White, no run, just about on the off, played to covers117.6 Kumble to White, one run, outside the leg, played around the cornerfor a singleEnd of over 118 (6 runs) England 354/7A Kumble 39-11-96-6 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 86* (195b 10×4 1×6) AF Giles 6* (16b 1×4)118.1 Tendulkar to White, no run, tossed up, outside the of, played awaytowards point118.2 Tendulkar to White, no run, well tossed up again, forward indefence118.3 Tendulkar to White, no run, well flighted delivery, slower throughthe air, defended118.4 Tendulkar to White, no run, bowls it too wide outside the off,should have been called a wide118.5 Tendulkar to White, two runs, played through point and takes acouple of runs118.6 Tendulkar to White, no run, tossed up, played back to the bowler.End of over 119 (2 runs) England 356/7SR Tendulkar 8-0-25-1 – GMDC EndAF Giles 6* (16b 1×4) C White 88* (201b 10×4 1×6)119.4 Kumble to White, no run, flat and on target, White goes bat and padclose together, defends119.5 Kumble to White, no run, slightly slower, outside the off, defended119.6 Kumble to White, no run, outside the off, White uses his feet,drives to mid-offEnd of over 120 (1 run) England 357/7A Kumble 40-11-97-6 – Adani Pavilion EndAF Giles 7* (19b 1×4) C White 88* (204b 10×4 1×6)120.6 Tendulkar to White, one run, played behind point for an easy singleand keeps the strikeEnd of over 121 (2 runs) England 359/7SR Tendulkar 9-0-26-1 – GMDC EndC White 89* (205b 10×4 1×6) AF Giles 7* (24b 1×4)121.1 Kumble to White, one run, on the pads, tucked around the cornerEnd of over 122 (1 run) England 360/8A Kumble 41-11-98-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 90* (206b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (3b)122.1 Tendulkar to White, no run, full toss, should have hit that for asix or even a four, drives it straight to mid-off122.2 Tendulkar to White, no run, played defensively towards point122.3 Tendulkar to White, no run, googly! sliding down the leg, Whiteplays for the leg break, had no clue at all122.4 Tendulkar to White, no run, short, and wide outside the off, cutstraight to point122.5 Tendulkar to White, one run, now takes the single by playing itwide of the man at pointEnd of over 123 (1 run) England 361/8SR Tendulkar 10-0-27-1 – GMDC EndC White 91* (211b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (4b)123.1 Kumble to White, no run, on the pads, White defends, not lookingfor runs123.2 Kumble to White, no run, played to point, defensively, ensuringthat Dawson does not get a chance to face Kumble123.3 Kumble to White, no run, quicker one, the wrong-un too, cuts topoint123.4 Kumble to White, one run, driven down the ground to the man at longon, takes the single. Dawson has two balls of the over to dealwithEnd of over 124 (1 run) England 362/8A Kumble 42-11-99-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 92* (215b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (6b)124.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, looking for his first wicket,bowling over the wicket, well tossed up, on middle and off,defended124.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, drives the ball down to long onand takes the singleEnd of over 125 (1 run) England 363/8Harbhajan Singh 31-7-70-0 – GMDC EndC White 93* (217b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (10b)125.1 Kumble to White, one run, full-toss, outside the leg, White takenby surprise, knocks it away to mid-wicket, takes the single, thatis his highest Test score!End of over 126 (1 run) England 364/8A Kumble 43-11-100-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 94* (218b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (15b)126.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well tossed up, watches the ballcarefully, defends126.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, well flighted delivery, justoutside the off, forward in defence, not taking any chances here126.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, slightly quicker through the air,spinning in too, defended126.4 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, tossed up, driven down theground for a singleEnd of over 127 (1 run) England 365/8Harbhajan Singh 32-7-71-0 – GMDC EndC White 95* (222b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 0* (17b)127.1 Kumble to White, one run, bowling around the wicket, tucks it tothe on side and strangely takes a single, exposing Dawson toKumble’s guilesEnd of over 128 (3 runs) England 368/8A Kumble 44-11-103-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 96* (223b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 2* (22b)128.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, outside the off, ball goes downto wide of point, the single offered, white refuses128.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, one run, plays the ball towards the midwicket fence and takes the singleEnd of over 129 (1 run) England 369/8Harbhajan Singh 33-7-72-0 – GMDC EndC White 97* (225b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 2* (26b)129.1 Kumble to White, no run, on the pads, defended129.2 Kumble to White, no run, down the leg side, through to the keeper129.3 Kumble to White, one run, on the pads again, pushed down to longleg for a single, moves to 98End of over 130 (2 runs) England 371/8A Kumble 45-11-104-7 – Adani Pavilion EndRKJ Dawson 2* (29b) C White 98* (228b 10×4 1×6)131.1 Kumble to White, one run, outside the leg, offers the single to betaken, moves on to 99131.5 Kumble to White, no run, played neatly to covers, no chance of thatsingle131.6 Kumble to White, no run, on the pads, played to forward short legEnd of over 132 (2 runs) England 373/8A Kumble 46-11-106-7 – Adani Pavilion EndRKJ Dawson 3* (38b) C White 99* (231b 10×4 1×6)End of over 133 (maiden) England 373/8Harbhajan Singh 35-9-72-0 – GMDC EndC White 99* (231b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 3* (44b)133.1 Kumble to White, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner,that is his 100, a brilliant effort indeed, showing a lot ofcourage and positive attitude, it is his maiden Test hundredAnil Kumble was the first player to applaud the effort, wonderfulto see thatEnd of over 134 (3 runs) England 376/8A Kumble 47-11-109-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 100* (232b 10×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 5* (49b)Whites’ 100 in 232 balls, 10 fours and a six!134.1 Srinath to White, no run, down the leg side, Dasgupta doesn’t takeit cleanly134.2 Srinath to White, no run, just outside the off, punched to covers134.3 Srinath to White, no run, angling in, Srinath bowling well withinhimself, defended134.4 Srinath to White, FOUR, Take That! glorious cover drive, Whiteplaying a perfect cover drive, picture perfect! four runs!134.5 Srinath to White, no run, yorker, well dug out too134.6 Srinath to White, no run, one more! good yorker, dug out safelyEnd of over 135 (4 runs) England 380/8J Srinath 25-5-95-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndRKJ Dawson 5* (49b) C White 104* (238b 11×4 1×6)135.3 Kumble to White, no run, quicker delivery, on target again,defended135.4 Kumble to White, no run, on the pads, played defensively to the onside135.5 Kumble to White, no run, full in length, dug out safely, a big puffof dust comes out, not good signs any ways135.6 Kumble to White, no run, played back to the bowler, defensivelyEnd of over 136 (1 run) England 381/8A Kumble 48-11-110-7 – Adani Pavilion EndRKJ Dawson 6* (51b) C White 104* (242b 11×4 1×6)136.2 Srinath to White, no run, bouncer! White thinks about the hookshot, too high to be hit any ways136.3 Srinath to White, FOUR, rising delivery, angling in to the bat, offthe gloves it goes down to Dasgupta, a bit too late with the dive,four runs136.4 Srinath to White, no run, pitched up, pushed to mid-on136.5 Srinath to White, no run, outside the off, left alone136.6 Srinath to White, one run, short and the short-arm jab at it, playsthe ball down with a lot of comfort, takes the single, keeps thestrike tooEnd of over 137 (6 runs) England 387/8J Srinath 26-5-101-0 (3nb) – GMDC EndC White 109* (247b 12×4 1×6) RKJ Dawson 7* (52b)137.1 Sehwag to White, one run, pushed to covers and takes a single137.4 Sehwag to White, no run, forward in defence137.5 Sehwag to White, one run, turns back in sharply, gets the edge andgoes down on the on sideEnd of over 138 (4 runs) England 391/8V Sehwag 2-1-4-0 – Adani Pavilion EndRKJ Dawson 9* (55b) C White 111* (250b 12×4 1×6)139.1 Kumble to White, no run, outside the off, defended139.2 Kumble to White, no run, on leg and middle, defended139.3 Kumble to White, no run, goes for a heave, inside edge on to thepads139.4 Kumble to White, no run, almost a replay, White looking for runsnow, can’t get it away139.5 Kumble to White, no run, driven straight to mid-off139.6 Kumble to White, no run, just outside the off, played to thesolitary slip fielder, no chance of taking a runEnd of over 140 (maiden) England 391/9A Kumble 49-12-110-7 – Adani Pavilion EndMJ Hoggard 0* (0b) C White 111* (256b 12×4 1×6)141.1 Kumble to White, one run, smashes the ball down the ground to longoff, takes the single, Hoggard will have to face Kumble now141.3 Kumble to White, one run, short, goes back and punches the ballthrough coversEnd of over 142 (5 runs) England 396/9A Kumble 50-12-115-7 – Adani Pavilion EndC White 113* (258b 12×4 1×6) MJ Hoggard 3* (10b)142.1 Srinath to White, (no ball) no run, waste of a delivery, bouncer,too high, almost a tennis ball bouncer, lands safely in the glovesof the keeper142.1 Srinath to White, no run, short and sliding down the leg, throughto the keeper, loud shout for caught behind, not out142.2 Srinath to White, one run142.4 Srinath to White, one run, drives the ball to covers, takes thesingle, 400 up on the boardEnd of over 143 (5 runs) England 401/9J Srinath 29-7-105-1 (4nb) – GMDC EndMJ Hoggard 4* (13b) C White 115* (262b 12×4 1×6)144.1 Harbhajan Singh to White, SIX, tossed up, charges down the track,one knee down and heaves the ball over mid-wicket, that is going along long way and all the way for a massive six!144.2 Harbhajan Singh to White, no run, comes down the track, defendsWhite looking for some quick runs here144.3 Harbhajan Singh to White, OUT: flat and quick through the air,White charges down and plays the heave-ho, beaten completely,bowled! it is all over… England are all out for 407England 407/10C.White b Harbhajan Singh 121 (265b 12×4 2×6)

Ben Smith’s story is an old one – as old as cricket. A lean spell breaks and at the most opportune moment and a player out of form reveals his true talent with a century.Not just a century but one which is redolent of class and technical excellence and one which has no vestige, no hint of the poor run of form that has preceded it.And the reasons ascribed by the player to his change of form are again as old as sport. Smith no longer has the cares of the captaincy, responsibilities which caused him to subordinate the needs of his own game to the needs of the team.But the greatest begetter of form and the oldest is hard work. Smith has addressed the shortcomings of his own game and, after overcoming a limited preparation, has come out of his slump stronger and more confident, has begun to harvest the fruits of his labours.There was the consideration today, as well, that Smith had a challenge in front of him when he came to the crease and that challenge provoked the competitor in him to bring out his best form.Central Districts were two for two when Smith came to the crease at 4.05pm this afternoon, replying to Canterbury’s imposing first innings of 428. They had lost both openers and there was not yet a run from the bat. Neither Richard Scragg nor David Kelly had scored – both were out lbw – and the only runs against Central’s name were from no-balls.Then Jamie How was out, also lbw, and Smith found himself alone – about to be joined by Glen Sulzberger – and Central were seven for three. This was a crisis. Central were yet 275 runs from the follow on and their top order was reduced to rubble.But Central found in Smith a man whose moment had come.Nor should Sulzberger’s contribution be under-rated. There was irony in the fact the Central captaincy has passed this season between Smith and Sulzberger. Smith had not asked to be relieved of the responsibility of leadership – though he felt the duties of captaincy had begun to impinge on his form – but the decision had been made to make Sulzberger captain in Smith’s place.Smith said that decision had been taken for sensible and understandable reasons – because he is an Englishman based here temporarily and because Sulzberger, relatively young and indisputably local, is likely to serve Central Districts for many years in the future.Smith believes he has a role to play for Central, not just as a batsman but in passing on the fruits of his experience to younger players. But he supports the decision to move the captaincy onto a man whose long term future is with the province, an association Smith has come from Leicestershire to serve.Smith was able to rise quickly above the crisis in which he found himself immersed when he came to the crease. He batted from the outset with fluency and confidence and as he prospered, so too did Central’s trial lessen.Smith reached his half century from only 53 balls – the fastest of the five half centuries the match has seen so far – and then to a century – a very satisfying century – from 132 balls.He reached his century, or at least he thought he had reached his century, when he hooked a ball from Wade Cornelius forward of square leg. Smith turned, even before the ball fetched the boundary, and raised his arms in triumph towards his team-mates gathered at fine leg.In fact, the scoreboard had overstated Smith’s total by one and he was only 99. There were no further alarms and he achieved his hundred in the scorers’ estimation from the following ball.”The fact is I didn’t have the best preparation for the start of the season and having the captaincy, while it offered me another challenge, didn’t always have a positive impact on my form,” Smith said.”I spent a lot of time thinking about that, about the needs of the team and I put my game to one side to help in other areas.”But I also put a lot of work in the off season at home into getting right back and getting right forward, to put it in a technical sense. I felt that had helped my game and it was a matter of time before it began to show.”Smith’s effort was to ensure he played both lengths decisively and he did so today. Many of his runs were scored in an arc between midwicket and backward square and that also reflected a change in his game, in his strokeplay, occasioned by study and hard work.Smith realised he had become a player who relied, for many of his runs, on width outside off stump and he recognised, equally, that bowlers had begun to take account of that fact. So he adjusted his game to be less reliant on that area and his success was revealed today in the success of his leg-side strokeplay.He began to work that arc most obviously when New Zealand fast bowler Chris Martin, who bowled his first 10 overs consecutively from the city end, began to tire and to stray from a full length. Martin had taken the wicket of Scragg with the second ball of his first over.Warren Wisneski, who cut his teeth in Taranaki, took the two other wickets to fall – those of Kelly, who offered no shot to a full in-swinger and was caught on the back pad, and of How.Smith was 102 not out at stumps – Central were revived at 166/3 – and Sulzberger, who batted with the quaint seriousness of a captain come to the aid of his team, was 48 and batting with impressive soundness.Canterbury were earlier all out for 428, having resumed at 301/5. Chris Harris went from 46 not out overnight to 52 and was out when his innings had seemed full of promise. He didn’t recover the form today he had begun to show before stumps on the first night when he had six fours and three sixes.Paul Wiseman held together the tail of an impressive innings with 59, batting more than two hours.

A diplomatic incident occurred at the ICC Under-19 World Cup today between the Indian and Pakistan sides – but it was not the sort of incident to cause antagonism or shame.It was a moment of pride, for both countries, as they put aside the differences being experienced on the Kashmir frontier.It was a moment of joy, as the two teams went into a marquee at the ground after the game and embraced, each player, manager, fitness trainer, the works.It was a statement for the moment, and it was a vision for the future, as the players who will surely be competitors again, if the politicians can allow two of the most competitive nations in the cricket world to play each other, when cricket ties between the two are normalised.They had each just played a rattling good competitive game. It was won by Pakistan by two wickets, but India also triumphed as they have qualified for the semi-finals.There was tension on the field, but there was delight also that the spirit in which the game was played was outstanding.Pakistan captain Salman Butt, who had led his side to victory with an unbeaten 85 summed it up afterwards when he said the players taking part in the match did not want the problems associated with the border tensions.”We don’t want this, this is our game.”We are not at the border, we are not at the war.”We are going to play at the next level of the game against each other. We want to play in a brotherly manner,” he said.The Pakistan manager Brigadier Javed Tipu said at the beginning of the day he had approached the Indian management to see if representatives from one side could address the others to point out that despite whatever else might be happening, they were here to play a game of cricket and that it should be played in the best traditions of the game.”After mutual consultation it was decided we should each speak to our own boys and that after the match we could get together,” he said.”We love our cricket on the sub-continent, in Pakistan, in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.”Cricket is the game of the future and I feel cricket’s future is more in Asia,” he said.”These boys are the future of Indian and Pakistan cricket. Most of our players in these teams go on to represent the national side and they will face each other, hopefully, in tournaments many times in the future.”We wanted them to make friends and to be on friendly terms because they played each other.”Cricket should be kept away from politics, unfortunately we have not been able to do that.”We hope and pray that today’s match is the beginning of coming back to normal cricket relations between our two countries,” he said.

The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has been accorded the privilege by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the third one-day international between India and Zimbabwe at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on March 13, 2002. This is the third one-day international that the KCA is conducting at this venue.The fixture will be a day match, played with coloured clothing and white ball.The KCA has made elaborate arrangements to make this event a success.Tickets this year have been priced reasonably and are currently in the process of being printed. The rates are as follows:Patron: Rs 1000
Chair: Rs 600, Rs 400, Rs 250
Gallery: Rs 100
Students Gallery: Rs 80
Both teams will arrive in Kochi on March 12. They are expected to have a practice session and pre-match press meet in the evening.The State Bank of Travancore has been appointed as official bankers for the event. Tickets will be available at their branches throughout the State.This year the KCA has awarded rights of in-stadia advertising to 21st Century Media Publications, New Delhi. All interested advertisers should go through them to place in-stadia advertising.As in previous years, extra effort has been made to provide suitable amenities to the public on the day of the match. Toilet facilities, drinking water, and food at reasonable prices will be made available at various points in the stadium.

Gujarat notched up a quick-fire five-wicket win over Bengal in their 40-over tie during the ongoing HSBC National Cricket Tournament for the Blind, getting to their target of 187 in only 23.2 overs.Winning the toss, Bengal opted to bat first at the SPIC-YMCA ground in Chennai, but only one batsman was able to cross the 30-run mark. T Maity scored 53 off 47 balls, hitting three fours in his knock. The next highest score was made by number 10 batsman P Mondal, who hit an unbeaten 30 off 44 balls.Along with 58 extras, it was these two knocks that contributed the majority of the 186 runs that Bengal made in 37.2 overs. For Gujarat, 10 bowlers were used, with RP Bhola picking 3-30 off eight overs.Bhola then chipped in with the bat as well, hitting 60 off 51 balls, including six fours. His knock at the top of the order went a long way towards taking Gujarat towards a win, a task that SB Patel finished off by making 54 off 38 balls.Gujarat cantered to a five-wicket win off only 23.2 overs, ruining the bowling figures of each of six bowlers that Bengal employed.

New South Wales batsman Graeme Rummans has tonight been handed a one-month ban from all cricket and hit with a fine of $A2000 after being found guilty of a drug offence. The 25-year-old incurred the penalties following the return of a positive test to the banned masking agent probenecid late last year.Following a hearing that spanned close to eight hours at the offices of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB) in Melbourne, a specialist panel found that Rummans had breached his responsibilities under the terms of the Anti-Doping Policy that applies to all state cricketers in Australia.But the three-person Anti-Doping Committee also established that he had not gained an unfair advantage over other players in taking the substance. It is understood to have accepted the explanation that Rummans’ use of probenecid had been for therapeutic purposes.On entering the hearing, Rummans had faced the possibility of a two-year ban from all cricket conducted under the auspices of the ACB and the six state associations in Australia. The potential imposition of a penalty of that magnitude was the consequence of the return of two samples each found to contain traces of probenecid before a New South Wales state squad training session in December.However, it is believed that the committee opted for a more lenient sentence when it learned that he had taken the drug to help remove a boil on his shoulder that had not responded successfully to other medication.Acting on the basis of evidence provided by ACB Anti-Doping Medical Adviser, Dr Peter Harcourt, the committee fined Rummans and reduced his penalty to a one-month sentence that will sideline him from a maximum of four state games in total.He had already been forced to miss the Blues’ ING Cup Final win over Queensland last Sunday, and the team has two preliminary matches remaining in this season’s Pura Cup competition. It also retains a remote chance of qualifying for the final of that competition beginning on 20 March.The ban takes effect retrospectively from 24 February, which means that Rummans will potentially be free to play district cricket again later this season.A left handed batsman from the St George club in Sydney, Rummans has played a total of 21 first-class and 25 one-day matches for New South Wales since making his senior debut for the state in 1997-98. He was the captain of the state’s colts team in 1996-97 and 1997-98, and also toured Zimbabwe with an Australian Academy team in 1998-99. His solitary first-class century was registered in the second match of that tour.He appeared in six first-class and two limited-overs games for the Blues this season before the ACB was made aware last week of his positive test result.Former Western Australian paceman Duncan Spencer is the only other Australian cricketer to have returned a positive drug test. In a case heard in April of last year, he was barred from participating in international and interstate cricket for a period of 18 months in the wake of his use of the banned steroid nandrolone.

SYDNEY, Jan 5 AAP – Australia needs to break a record that has stood for more than a century if it is to beat England in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.By lunch on day four, England batsmen Michael Vaughan and Nasser Hussain had taken full advantage of Australia’s depleted bowling attack, leading their side to a 312-run lead with a record partnership of 189.At the break, the tourists were 3-313 with Vaughan unbeaten on 166.Australia took the new ball after 82 overs and finally struck four overs later when paceman Brett Lee had Hussain caught behind by Adam Gilchrist for 72 on the last delivery before the lunch break.The highest winning Ashes score at the SCG was Australia’s 4-276 to beat England by six wickets in 1898.Vaughan, who yesterday became only the seventh tourist to score three tons in an Australian summer after overcoming a duck in the first innings, resumed on 113 and hit 26 fours and a six on the way to his score.Hussain, who scored a handy 75 and shared England’s previous best third wicket stand against Australia at the SCG of 166 with Mark Butcher in the first innings, hit nine fours in his second knock.