Shoaib Akhtar’s return to the Pakistan squad in England has been ruled out until at least the fourth Test due to a lack of match fitness.

A century to Mohammad Hafeez has left Pakistan A in with a strong chance of forcing a draw against Australia A in the Top End Series.

Jacob Oram’s future as a bowler is very much in doubt after a recent scan showed yet another stress fracture in the player’s back.

Shane Watson and Brad Haddin continued their attack on the Pakistan A bowlers this afternoon, but Pakistan A showed improvement today.

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has launched a scathing underhand attack on Muttiah Muralitharan.

England’s poor Test form since the Ashes has since them slip to third place in the ICC Official Test Championship rankings.

South African captain Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming Sri Lanka tour after tearing ligaments in his ankle.

Sachin Tendulkar struck a half century for an International XI against Pakistan at The Oval, but Pakistan still claimed victory.

Australia A rested the initiative from Pakistan A to finish
the day 307/5.

The one-day international series between Kenya and Bangladesh has been pushed back by three weeks due to a lack of sponsors.