The PCB are likely to announce on Monday that former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson will be the next Pakistan coach.

Sachin Tendulkar, restored to the Indian team after missing the tour opener, found his touch after a shaky start to the Indian innings.

English fast bowler, Steve Harmison, is in doubt for the first Test against India at Lord’s this week after sustained hernia problems.

Sri Lanka won the Third Test against Bangladesh as comfortably as the first two, Muttiah Muralitharan taking his 700th Test wicket.

The Eden Park outer oval is under construction as Auckland Cricket aim to make the ground a viable Test option.

England’s Andrew Flintoff is hoping to be fully fit and recovered in time for his countries one-day series against India next month.

England and Scotland will face each other in an ODI for the first time after an agreement was reached between the two boards.

Scotland had reached 71/5 before the rain had the final say, washing away any hopes of a game against the Netherlands in Belfast.

Yorkshire’s Tim Bresnan made 116 not out, and Joe Denly 83, as the Lions recovered from 185-6 to 379-8 at the close.

Sri Lanka continued their quest for a series whitewash against Bangladesh today after piling on 470 runs on the third day in Kandy.