The newspaper at the centre of the Vaughan-Flintoff controversy has hit back at claims the captain was misquoted in an interview.

The Bangladesh Board have said they would welcome Dav Whatmore back as coach after his unsuccessful Indian coaching application.

A blistering 130 from Shaun Pollock was not enough for Africa XI, who lost the first match of the Afro-Asian Cup by 34 runs.

Shoaib Akhtar is close to a return for Pakistan for the upcoming tour of Scotland after being named in a 20 man provisional squad.

Windies management face a nervous wait over Chris Gayle’s fitness, as the opener races against time to be ready for the third Test.

Michael Vaughan has backed down over his comments on Andrew Flintoff telling media that it has been “blown out of all proportion”.

Three Australians are among the leading contenders to take over the job of Sri Lankan coach.

There have been several stars of England’s early-season good form. Kevin Pietersen, however, probably shone brighter than all else.

Allan Donald has thrown his weight behind the out of form Steve Harmison ahead of Thursday’s third Test at Old Trafford.

The first ever Twenty20 International to take place in India saw the Asia XI comfortably beat the Africa XI in Bangalore.