Former captain Inzamam Ul-Haq has missed out on securing a Pakistan central contract for the next six month period.

Sachin Tendulkar has spoken of his desire to score a maiden century at the home of cricket, Lord’s, later this week.

Australian-born batsman, Brendan Nash will leave Australia for the Caribbean later this year in hopes of representing West Indies.

Steve Harmison has been ruled out of the first Test against India with Chris Tremlett called into the 13 man squad as a replacement.

Geoff Lawson has today been appointed as head coach of Pakistan, replacing the late Bob Woolmer at the helm of Pakistan cricket.

Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah were the chief beneficiaries on the final day, as the England Lions-India game meandered to a draw.

Ireland secured second place in the quadrangular series behind the West Indies following a 23-run win over Scotland at Stormont.

Muttiah Muralitharan is considering playing on for another four years until the 2011 World Cup to try and reach 1000 Test wickets.

Stuart Broad has been named in England’s 13 man squad for the first Test against India starting at Lord’s on 19th July.

Heavy rain in Dublin, Ireland has caused another washed out match, this time between the hosts and the West Indies.