Craig McMillan has been called up for the second ODI against Sri Lanka as cover for Nathan Astle who is struggling with severe bruising to his inside right thigh.

SA have taken control of the second Test match against India on the third day in Durban. Morkel and Ntini starred with the ball for SA.

England captain Andrew Flintoff has handed credit to Australia following his team’s crushing defeat in the fourth Test at the MCG.

England umpire Mark Benson has been taken to a South African hospital after suffering heart palpitations.

A blistering century from Sanath Jayasuriya overshadowed Ross Taylor’s fine maiden ton as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets.

The series England looked forward to with such anticipation has become a recurring nightmare after losing the fourth Test by an innings and 99 runs.

Un-capped 18 year old Ishant Sharma from New Delhi was named as Irfan Pathan’s replacement but within hours officials put his call-up on hold.

After losing the first Test to the touring Indians, South Africa have bitten back in the second Test at Kingsmead.

Matthew Hayden has today indicated that he will not follow the lead of long time friends and teammates into retirement.

James Packer has announced that he will be donating $10m to start a foundation that helps disadvantaged Australian cricketers.