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Former England batsman McGrath retires
Feb 19, 2013 05:45 EST
Anthony McGrath, the former England batsman and Yorkshire captain, announced his retirement on Tuesday after failing to win his battle against a thumb injury.
S. Lanka skittle Aussies for 74, take 2-1 lead
Jan 18, 2013 04:46 EST
Sri Lanka found prodigious swing Friday to shoot out Australia for 74 runs, their lowest one-day international total in 27 years, and take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka bowl out Australia for 74
Jan 18, 2013 01:33 EST
Sri Lanka swung the ball around the Gabba on Friday and dismissed Australia for just 74 runs off 26.4 overs, their lowest one-day international total in 27 years.
ICC fighting 'war' on corruption: chief executive
Oct 17, 2012 13:48 EDT
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is fighting a "war" against corruption which even includes educating groundsmen as well as players and officials, its chief executive said Wednesday.
Buttler ready to serve England
Sep 14, 2012 12:26 EDT
Jos Buttler headed to Sri Lanka with reigning champions England's World Twenty20 squad having at last convinced himself he can succeed as an international batsman.
De Villiers glad of brief England encounters
Sep 13, 2012 12:39 EDT
South Africa captain AB de Villiers hopes his side's experience of playing in rain-reduced matches in England will prove useful during the upcoming World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
Broad upbeat after champions England beat Proteas
Sep 13, 2012 12:35 EDT
Stuart Broad will fly to Sri Lanka on Thursday for England's defence of their World Twenty20 title buoyed by a season-ending win over South Africa.
Buttler serves up England win against South Africa
Sep 12, 2012 17:50 EDT
Jos Buttler's quickfire 32 not out provided the platform for England to beat South Africa by 28 runs in the third and final Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
England win third T20 to level South Africa series
Sep 12, 2012 17:23 EDT
England beat South Africa by 28 runs in the third and final Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Wednesday to end the series all square at 1-1 with one no result.
South Africa win toss and field against England
Sep 12, 2012 15:13 EDT
South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to field against England in the rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Proteas coach Kirsten to miss final T20 clash
Sep 11, 2012 12:19 EDT
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten will miss Wednesday's final Twenty20 international against England after deciding to fly home to spend time with his family.
Amla shines before rain 'wins' 2nd T20
Sep 10, 2012 17:50 EDT
South Africa's Hashim Amla starred in a third international format this season before rain ensured the second Twenty20 against England at Old Trafford on Monday ended in a no result washout.
Rain washes out 2nd England-South Africa T20
Sep 10, 2012 17:14 EDT
Rain ensured the second Twenty20 international between England and South Africa at Old Trafford on Monday ended in a no result washout.
Anderson called up to England's T20 squad
Sep 06, 2012 09:47 EDT
England pace bowler James Anderson has been called into his country's squad for the Twenty20 series against South Africa as cover for Steven Finn.
Morgan to captain Lions squad
Jul 27, 2012 12:14 EDT
Middlesex batsman Eoin Morgan was on Friday named captain of the England Lions squad for two four-day games against Australia A next month.
South Africa declare after Amla triple century
Jul 22, 2012 13:14 EDT
Hashim Amla hit South Africa's first Test triple century as England's bowlers continued to suffer on the fourth day of the first Test match at the Oval on Sunday.
Amla triple century piles on agony for England
Jul 22, 2012 11:26 EDT
Hashim Amla hit South Africa's first Test triple century as England's bowlers continued to suffer on the fourth day of the first Test match at the Oval on Sunday.
Cook urges England to maintain Aussie momentum
Jul 11, 2012 05:34 EDT
England one-day captain Alastair Cook wants his side to cash in on their 4-0 series rout of Australia and become a major force in the 50-over game.
Clarke stunned as England thrash Australia
Jul 11, 2012 05:28 EDT
Australia captain Michael Clarke admitted he hadn't seen a 4-0 one-day campaign defeat by England coming after his side made some unwanted history here on Tuesday.
Bopara stars as England rout Australia 4-0
Jul 10, 2012 18:47 EDT
Ravi Bopara starred with bat and ball as England routed Australia by seven wickets in the fifth and final one-day international at Old Trafford here on Tuesday to complete a 4-0 series win.
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| Population | 20,749 (2001 Population Census) |
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| Post town | BIRMINGHAM |
| Postcode district | 15 |
| Dialling code | 0121 |
| Police | West Midlands |
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| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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