Pakistan’s record breaking batsman is set to miss the first Test against South Africa, opting to stay at home and care for his ill wife

Nathan Astle has said he wants to open the batting for the Black Caps and would rather not bat in the middle order.

Stuart MacGill is back in contention after the Australian chairman of selectors denied there was a rift between CA and the leg-spinner.

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has stepped down from his coaching role ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa starting this week

From an Australian perspective it wasn’t really about England losing the Ashes, but more about Australia winning them.

South Africa have retained the 16-member squad that won 2-1 against India, for the three-match Test series against Pakistan.

Michael Vaughan has been named captain of the England side for the upcoming Twenty20 international against Australia and the Commonwealth Bank Series that follows.

Led by captain Graeme Smith, South Africa successfully chased down 211 for a 2-1 series victory over India.

Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat both struck hundreds as Pakistan slaughtered the Rest of South Africa bowlers on day one in Kimberley.

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