Marcus Trescothick has told the Mail on Sunday that he is getting closer to making himself available for selection again for England.

No player came even close in importance and magnitude of the efforts of the quite and unassuming Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who stood tall throughout June.

Ireland endured a severe bump to earth as fifties from Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir gave India a nine-wicket win in Belfast.

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG and New Year’s Test at the SCG are under threat after SA made an official complaint to the ICC.

Inquires from the New Zealand Dominion Post newspaper have uncovered that Chris Cairns and Nathan Astle have been approached for the rival Twenty20 League in India.

Nottinghamshire fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom says he is happy with his selection in both England’s test and one day squads.

Paul Collingwood has said his style of leadership will be positive and aggressive as England try and rebuild their one-day side.

The International Cricket Council have sacked all five match officials who officiated in the World Cup Final from standing in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Michael Vandort has been called up for the injuried Upul Tharanga for the upcoming three Test series against Bangladesh.

Only 36 overs were possible on the third and final day of Bangladesh’s tour match against Sri Lanka A.