http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/sport/17 Recent Yardbarker articles: Cricket en-us Doug Bollinger will bring plenty of energy to Australia's line-up when he walks out for his second Test Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:28:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Energetic_Bollinger_champing_at_the_bit/1663975 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Energetic_Bollinger_champing_at_the_bit/1663975 Liam Plunkett cashed in on Mark Davies' misfortune as the England Performance Programme (EPP) side fought back strongly on the second day of their tour match against Gauteng Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:07:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Liam_Plunkett_fills_Mark_Davies_39_shoes/1661529 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Liam_Plunkett_fills_Mark_Davies_39_shoes/1661529 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Liam_Plunkett_fills_Mark_Davies_39_shoes/1661529 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0c516c187896cd882a81f864742428fd0e3b93b2/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f73626136.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937BD3C0E55AC062E40000F6B5CC1D3626.jpg Tim Bresnan has declared his Test ambitions after his impressive performance in England's seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth ODI in Port Elizabeth. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/I_39m_not_just_a_one_day_cricketer_Tim_Bresnan/1661095 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/I_39m_not_just_a_one_day_cricketer_Tim_Bresnan/1661095 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/I_39m_not_just_a_one_day_cricketer_Tim_Bresnan/1661095 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c70b0bb65b727cc5cda7e08a0cf167fb737eac34/small/Cricket__England_a323.jpg Shane Warne advocates a two-tier Test structure to ensure more competitive cricket while John Buchanan has called for "dramatic" intervention from the ICC to save West Indian cricket. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:45:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Warne_Buchanan_seek_revamp_after_West_Indies_defeat/1659935 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Warne_Buchanan_seek_revamp_after_West_Indies_defeat/1659935 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Warne_Buchanan_seek_revamp_after_West_Indies_defeat/1659935 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/7/47a00f18981e48af3c147082b0f7a17f06057312/small/Ashes_Golf_Challenge_2499.jpg Andrew Strauss has been shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:27:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_nominated_for_BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year/1659808 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_nominated_for_BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year/1659808 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_nominated_for_BBC_Sports_Personality_of_the_Year/1659808 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/a/9a0b9e33c72ab7b7e5e44efa81911061ee1da142/small/Ashes_Golf_Challenge_77c5.jpg Andrew Symonds is not exactly the future of Australian cricket but he will turn out for Queensland in the Futures League Twenty20 tournament this month Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:29:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Symonds_to_play_in_Futures_League/1658582 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Symonds_to_play_in_Futures_League/1658582 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Symonds_to_play_in_Futures_League/1658582 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/15e6cd513d6ec37d80157add12d23f5e30c7aa84/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f74016784.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19343B625CA0D5BFFF0D4A86891DEC952E7.jpg It isn't only the crowds that Kevin Pietersen is having to battle in South Africa, but also his own form after a four-month injury lay-off follow Achilles surgery Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:14:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Pietersen_form_not_a_worry_Flower/1654589 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Pietersen_form_not_a_worry_Flower/1654589 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Pietersen_form_not_a_worry_Flower/1654589 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2a2f14944295c91a025e374ee00138d8e63c91ee/small/St_Kitts_db5a.jpg Victoria batsman Brad Hodge is expected to announce on Tuesday his retirement from first-class cricket, believing his Test dream is over, according to reports Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:18:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brad_Hodge_to_quit_first_class_game_reports/1653472 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brad_Hodge_to_quit_first_class_game_reports/1653472 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Brad_Hodge_to_quit_first_class_game_reports/1653472 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/0/608c1b08318b1e7fba15cdc7d60872e9d2f0d25e/small/Group_A_Australia_a295.jpg Andrew Strauss has saluted his bowlers after England's clinical seven-wicket victory over South Africa, just two days after a 112-run mauling in Cape Town Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:25:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Andrew_Strauss_hails_England_attack/1652191 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Andrew_Strauss_hails_England_attack/1652191 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Andrew_Strauss_hails_England_attack/1652191 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d474d7f288f1095284d9fe734596ad1d3a8f389b/small/England_Team_in_e250.jpg Queensland have received a boost with the internationals James Hopes and Ben Laughlin fit to return in Wednesday's FR Cup encounter Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:34:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Bulls_rely_on_Hopes_and_Laughlin/1651776 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Bulls_rely_on_Hopes_and_Laughlin/1651776 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Bulls_rely_on_Hopes_and_Laughlin/1651776 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5cfb1931ca1bb0786b6a67d24f2dedd6e688b40c/small/West_Indies_v_0bab.jpg Since the conclusion of The Oval Test, the Australian rumour mill has been abuzz with theories as to the motives behind Nathan Hauritz's omission Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:47:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_keeps_faith_and_gains_confidence/1648072 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_keeps_faith_and_gains_confidence/1648072 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_keeps_faith_and_gains_confidence/1648072 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4cde5a4d0a175d8c796ddbc80c61c2d56b8fa297/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2016258.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEBFBC511B7D5330F7B.jpg Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan spinner, has said he may quit international cricket before the 2011 World Cup that will be held in the subcontinent Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:38:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Murali_may_quit_before_2011_World_Cup/1644828 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Murali_may_quit_before_2011_World_Cup/1644828 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Murali_may_quit_before_2011_World_Cup/1644828 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http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Bollinger_bowls_Blues_into_winning_position/1643876 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Bollinger_bowls_Blues_into_winning_position/1643876 Ricky Ponting is confident Ben Hilfenhaus has developed into a fast man who can excel in any conditions Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:05:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Ben_Hilfenhaus_matures_into_all_terrain_operator/1643874 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Ben_Hilfenhaus_matures_into_all_terrain_operator/1643874 Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, is getting misty eyed, dreaming of the days when umpires made their judgments without technology. But Ricky Ponting is a big supporter Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:51:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Chris_Gayle_and_Ricky_Ponting_differ_on_reviews/1643875 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Chris_Gayle_and_Ricky_Ponting_differ_on_reviews/1643875 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Chris_Gayle_and_Ricky_Ponting_differ_on_reviews/1643875 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b844c2e85eb74e6b052dcc63e5873fede24cfd1/small/Ashes_Golf_Challenge_053e.jpg On the same day that Ricky Ponting's follow-on decision paid off at the Gabba, Queensland were also forced to follow on after a disappointing first innings at the MCG Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:06:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Victoria_well_on_top_against_hurting_Bulls/1643711 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Victoria_well_on_top_against_hurting_Bulls/1643711 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Victoria_well_on_top_against_hurting_Bulls/1643711 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2beb54e86cff8738bfac441778c2bb009c0a684/small/2nd_Test_9582.jpg Stuart Clark's first day of first-class captaincy couldn't have gone much better as New South Wales dominated Western Australia despite some fireworks from the debutant Mitchell Marsh Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:15:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Warriors_crumble_despite_debutant_Marsh_39s_spark/1638723 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Warriors_crumble_despite_debutant_Marsh_39s_spark/1638723 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Warriors_crumble_despite_debutant_Marsh_39s_spark/1638723 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/ab0629edc93d66c859300b49bc26c4e4b07dc9ad/small/First_Test_6b67.jpg David Hussey held his nerve to post a brilliant 174 while wickets fell around him as Victoria overcame a strong bowling effort from Queensland at the MCG Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:12:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hussey_hundred_rescues_Victoria/1638579 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hussey_hundred_rescues_Victoria/1638579 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hussey_hundred_rescues_Victoria/1638579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/df95c3e526d966107b9616e05fd2189d84cd6f37/small/5a.jpg England's captain, Andrew Strauss, believes that Friday's third ODI at Cape Town could prove to be one of the team's most instructive of recent times Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:09:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_targets_England_consistency/1635698 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_targets_England_consistency/1635698 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Strauss_targets_England_consistency/1635698 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d474d7f288f1095284d9fe734596ad1d3a8f389b/small/England_Team_in_e250.jpg Stuart Broad is among several England players considering playing in the third season of the IPL, the Daily Telegraph has reported Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:43:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_sets_sights_on_IPL_contract/1635044 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_sets_sights_on_IPL_contract/1635044 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_sets_sights_on_IPL_contract/1635044 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/2/022f17096bb11b89de3f6f98344d7c236292d7b5/small/England_Nets_Session_c466.jpg Where will Shane Watson reside in the Australian Test team in the long-term? The next few Tests will be telling Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:46:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Is_time_running_out_for_Watson/1634960 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Is_time_running_out_for_Watson/1634960 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Is_time_running_out_for_Watson/1634960 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4a3fcd4dc658af207cba9b3f3ee6df3351c5ee71/small/Super_Eight_6234.jpg Brad Hodge has been passed fit to return for Victoria in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland starting at the MCG on Friday Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:12:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hodge_returns_for_Sheffield_Shield_clash/1634613 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hodge_returns_for_Sheffield_Shield_clash/1634613 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Hodge_returns_for_Sheffield_Shield_clash/1634613 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/fa34ae7155c9615911c223fdb30165102ce6524d/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f73574336.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19346565D7496A5A313D42822222D0273EB.jpg Stuart Broad is in contention for a return to the side for England's third ODI against South Africa at Newlands on Friday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:16:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_set_to_return_for_England/1629119 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_set_to_return_for_England/1629119 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Broad_set_to_return_for_England/1629119 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/d/2d8f5ede482c3802e33690cddac5914dfc3a0af7/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f84819960.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C8CA862D78896B90DBC4F895CFE7781.jpg Nathan Hauritz is almost doing it all for Australia. He exceeded expectations during the Ashes, has become the essential offspinner in the one-day arena, coped with Sachin Tendulkar in full flight and helped win the Champions League Twenty20 for New South Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:15:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_turns_from_optional_extra_to_essential/1626677 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_turns_from_optional_extra_to_essential/1626677 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Hauritz_turns_from_optional_extra_to_essential/1626677 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b943ee0e7dd4709e6170f4b1164d15bbf52deaee/small/Nathan_Hauritz_of_7011.jpg Stuart Clark is preparing to step into state captaincy knowing that his chances of continuing his Test career could depend on injuries hitting Australia's younger fast men Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:52:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Clark_confident_his_Test_career_is_not_over/1621148 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Clark_confident_his_Test_career_is_not_over/1621148 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Clark_confident_his_Test_career_is_not_over/1621148 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/9/59428b1f64e0311b0ca7f27c9d312c757e69cf5d/small/Australian_Cricket_Team_26cb.jpg Shane Watson is fast learning that friendly fire isn't always so friendly. Having spent the majority of his career pursuing a Test berth, Watson now finds himself in the uncharted waters of incumbent status entering an Australian summer - and the internal Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:29:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Watson_surprised_at_push_for_Hughes/1620325 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Watson_surprised_at_push_for_Hughes/1620325 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Watson_surprised_at_push_for_Hughes/1620325 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5b29309db60cfda447a0dca8a2a0565c2b880fc/small/University_of_West_c6a0.jpg "What is our future?" That's Shane Warne's question for Australia's decision makers as they plot a way up from their current Test ranking of No. 4 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:30:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Transition_phase_can_39t_last_forever_Warne/1614145 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Transition_phase_can_39t_last_forever_Warne/1614145 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Transition_phase_can_39t_last_forever_Warne/1614145 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0ceb6bb1a95444f9d9e1f7ea55815a86773c9934/small/Ashes_Golf_Challenge_bf9e.jpg Pakistani paceman Shoaib Akhtar has come up with a new way for athletes to lose weight. Liposuction. "Due to the operation, he will be sidelined for up to five months, which rules him out of... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com 
 
 Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Best_Way_to_Get_in_Shape_for_Cricket_Diet_Hard_Training_Nope/1600774 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Best_Way_to_Get_in_Shape_for_Cricket_Diet_Hard_Training_Nope/1600774 Ok so we all know that they love cricket in other countries, why I don't know but they do. I've tried to watch this sport and it makes golf look like football or something but there is a big fan base. There is even a big enough fan base that they have the infamous streakers, cricket players don't play that though. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:57:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Streaker_gets_owned_at_cricket_game/182133 http://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/article_external/Streaker_gets_owned_at_cricket_game/182133