Pakistan have named a 15-man squad for their upcoming tour of Scotland where they play two one-day internationals.

The PCB has short-listed former Australian bowler Geoff Lawson as a possible replacement for the late Bob Woolmer as coach of Pakistan.

Ian Botham became Sir Ian Botham today after he was honoured with the knighthood in the Queen’s birthday honours list.

Jesse Ryder has released a statement following reports of him turning his back on New Zealand cricket to pursue a career in England.

Ireland have been forced into naming a understrength team with Boyd Rankin, Andre Botha and Dave Langford-Smith all out with injuries.

Vikram Solanki has been named captain of the England ‘A’ side to take on the West Indies in a one-day game next Thursday at Worcester.

No play was possible on the opening day of the fourth Test between England and the West Indies due to incessant rain.

Kevin Pietersen has today added his name to the growing dissent regarding the packed international scheduling of cricket matches.

Hamish Marshall has declined to accept a NZC contract for the 2007/2008 season in favour of playing county cricket in England.

Chris Gayle has been awarded the captaincy of the West Indies ODI team for their series in England and Ireland.