Ian Bell remains in contention for the Ashes opener, being cleared of a fracture to his left wrist following a training mishap today.

In form England batsman Ian Bell has thrown an injury scare into the England camp less than 48 hours before the first Ashes Test.

A stunning of fast bowling from Jerome Taylor, coupled with an opening stand of 151 saw the West Indies fight back against Pakistan.

Shane Bond has confirmed to the NZ Hearald newspaper that he is available for selection for the upcoming Sri Lanka test series.

Mohammad Ashraful and Rajin Saleh have been axed from the 13-man Bangladesh squad named for the one-day series against Zimbabwe.

Champion leg-spinner Shane Warne has promised to bowl a flipper in his first over to send a message to the England batsmen.

Former captain Ian Chappell has called on Australia to pick Shaun Tait for the first Test even if all rounnder Shane Watson is unfit.

Aussie all-rounder Shane watson remains in serious doubt for Thursday’s first Test after an inconclusive net session today.

The first one day international between South Africa and India was called off in Johannesburg today, without a ball being bowled.

Fifties from Imran Farhat, Younis Khan & Mohammad Yousuf helped Pakistan compile a solid 263-4 on the first day of the 2nd Test vs WI.