News Archive: February 2001

 Thorpe: We can come back against Sri Lanka (28 February 2001)
 Jayasuriya defends his team (28 February 2001)
 Hussain ponders move down the order (27 February 2001)
 Sri Lankan players offer advice to England (27 February 2001)
 School cricket roundup (27 February 2001)
 PwC Ratings: Atherton sole survivor in top ten (26 February 2001)
 Galle Test Match raises concerns about umpiring quality (26 February 2001)
 Jayasuriya happy to bounce back (26 February 2001)
 Whatmore praises role of support bowlers (26 February 2001)
 Hussain calls for ICC to look at consistency of umpires (26 February 2001)
 Umpiring controversy overshadows Sri Lankan innings win (26 February 2001)
 Sri Lankan players fined by Match Referee (26 February 2001)
 Umpiring controversy overshadows Sri Lankan innings win (26 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka secure innings victory (26 February 2001)
 Jayasuriya to be quizzed by Condon's anti-corruption team (25 February 2001)
 Tensions start to boil over as England face uphill battle (25 February 2001)
 England's tour itinerary changed to minimise injury risk (25 February 2001)
 Trescothick hits maiden century as England near follow-on target (24 February 2001)
 An Englishman in Sri Lanka (part 3) (23 February 2001)
 Another sweltering day for players and broadcasters (23 February 2001)
 Another sweltering day for players and broadcasters (23 February 2001)
 BBC face Test Match lock-out (23 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka pile on the pressure on the second day (23 February 2001)
 England toil hard under hot Galle sun (22 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka take early initiative in First Test (22 February 2001)
 Alec Stewart's Diary (21 February 2001)
 Spin trump Muralitharan primed for action (21 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka and England set to begin historic series (21 February 2001)
 Sri Lankans may feel the heat in their own kitchen - Jayasuriya (21 February 2001)
 Muralitharan: I have a few tricks up my sleeve (20 February 2001)
 Giles fit, for now at least (20 February 2001)
 England name 12 for Test (20 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka crush India by 61 runs (20 February 2001)
 Match Referee determined to stamp out excessive appealing (20 February 2001)
 Mutual respect apparent at diplomatic opening (20 February 2001)
 Galle pitch a worry for England (20 February 2001)
 Dav Whatmore : England will be tough but we expect to win (20 February 2001)
 Muralitharan fit, but long-term doubts remain (19 February 2001)
 England close to springing surprise on Board President's XI on final day (18 February 2001)
 Vaughan's all-round form offers welcome problem for England (18 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka pick five spinners in squad to face England (18 February 2001)
 England unhappy with the behaviour of Sri Lankan player (18 February 2001)
 England close to springing surprise on final day (18 February 2001)
 England close to springing surprise on final day (18 February 2001)
 Board President's XI defy English bowlers on final day (18 February 2001)
 Relaxed Atherton keen to face challenge of Muralitharan (18 February 2001)
 White shines on slow third day (17 February 2001)
 England make good progress against Board President's XI (17 February 2001)
 At times, Pakistan team is not that invincible (16 February 2001)
 Rain interrupts England's smooth progress (16 February 2001)
 Rain interrupts England's smooth progress (16 February 2001)
 Giles injury overshadows mixed day for England (15 February 2001)
 New Zealand has boosted the team's confidence (15 February 2001)
 Hoggard grasps opportunity to impress (15 February 2001)
 Alec Stewart's Diary (14 February 2001)
 5th Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (14 February 2001)
 Muralitharan expected to be fit for Galle (14 February 2001)
 White promises to take the attack to Sri Lankan spinners (13 February 2001)
 ICC Approves Proposed Seeding and Pool Allocation System for 2003 World Cup (13 February 2001)
 4th Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (13 February 2001)
 Board Presidents XI team to play England at Matara (13 February 2001)
 Under 17 Asia Cup team decided (13 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka Team return from New Zealand (13 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka's loss will be our gain, says Gough (12 February 2001)
 Hussain reminds team that hard work awaits (12 February 2001)
 ICC Captains meeting media statement (12 February 2001)
 ICC Media Statement on Observer Allegations (12 February 2001)
 3rd Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (12 February 2001)
 Sri Lankan selectors look at life without Muralitharan (11 February 2001)
 Ten-year Test programme announced by the ICC (11 February 2001)
 Formulation of new Test plan a heartening development (11 February 2001)
 England secure early tour victory (11 February 2001)
 Benefits starting to emerge from player development (11 February 2001)
 Injury worry for Muralitharan (11 February 2001)
 A win in the nick of time for desperate Kiwis (11 February 2001)
 Hick states his credentials with timely innings (10 February 2001)
 Round up of Sri Lanka school matches (10 February 2001)
 More than self-respect on the line for Kiwis (9 February 2001)
 Return to Saravanamuttu bears fruit for England (9 February 2001)
 An Englishman in Sri Lanka (9 February 2001)
 Darren Gough reported to Sri Lankan board (8 February 2001)
 Nasser Hussain turns the corner (8 February 2001)
 Relief for Fleming but still not enough (8 February 2001)
 Thirty-five over shoot out at the Hamilton corral (8 February 2001)
 New ICC web site goes live (8 February 2001)
 Mistakes of the past need not be repeated (7 February 2001)
 Fleming not suited to taking up opening option (7 February 2001)
 Trist calls on the power of positive thinking (7 February 2001)
 2nd Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (7 February 2001)
 Twose hopeful that he can help New Zealand's recovery (7 February 2001)
 WSG Nimbus and Sri Lankan Cricket Board come to agreement (6 February 2001)
 Hussain content after first tour outing (6 February 2001)
 Fleming in unfamiliar territory with team situation (6 February 2001)
 Self-sufficiency and adaptability lacking in Kiwis (6 February 2001)
 Jayasuriya produces an innings to rank among the greats (6 February 2001)
 1st Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (6 February 2001)
 Trescothick hundred saves England embarassment (5 February 2001)
 ICC Executive Board Meeting Media Brief (5 February 2001)
 Time for talking has stopped, actions speak louder (5 February 2001)
 Tough week for Black Caps just got tougher (4 February 2001)
 Pradeep Hewage warms up for England with double ton (4 February 2001)
 Caddick: Sri Lanka should be scared of our attack (3 February 2001)
 Sri Lankan flavour at MRF Pace Foundation (3 February 2001)
 Sri Lanka had to claim win the hard way (3 February 2001)
 Harris regains bowling zest while still perfect batting foil (3 February 2001)
 Auckland offers New Zealand last chance to keep series alive (3 February 2001)
 Round up of school matches (2 February 2001)
 Rain interrupts fifth week of Premier League (2 February 2001)
 Chaminda Mendis to captain Board Presidents XI (2 February 2001)
 Change in attitude main need for New Zealand (2 February 2001)
 England greeted by thunder and lightning (1 February 2001)
 Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka to play a Tri-series for earthquake victims’ relief - Dalmiya (1 February 2001)
 Ashley Giles: still level-headed after an awesome year (1 February 2001)