Daniel Vettori will captain the Black Caps in the first two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka with Stephen Fleming being rested.

Glenn McGrath has dismissed claims that he is about to retire saying “I’m just preparing for these next two test matches, then it’s the one-day series and then I’ll take it from there.”

In a surprise move after comments from the man himself yesterday, McGrath announced today that he will retire from international cricket after the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Michael Vaughan has said he wants the captaincy back after being named in the squad for the Commonwealth Bank Series starting next month.

Sanath Jayasuriya’s brutal 51 not out ensured Sri Lanka were well ahead when the rain came in Wellington.

Stuart MacGill has indicated that he wants to continue playing international cricket with Australia for at least another few years.

Shabbir Ahmed, who served a one-year ban from international cricket as a result of a faulty action, has been cleared by the ICC.

Glenn McGrath has made no move to confirm or deny the widespread reports that he will announce his retirement in the coming days.

England fast bowler Steve Harmison has retired from ODI cricket after missing out on England’s squad for the Commonwealth Bank series.

Codemasters have announced that a mobile phone version of Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 will be released in March next year.