Sri Lanka have beaten India by three wickets in the first match of the Indian Oil Cup.

Watching the Indian team yesterday in the first match of the Indian Oil Cup was a surrealistic experience.

The England selectors have named an unchanged squad for the second Ashes test starting this coming Thursday at Edgbaston.

Host nation India have opened their account in the Indian Oil Cup with a comfortable six wicket win over the West Indies.

Australia have spent a valuable day at the crease in their tour match against Worcestershire, reaching 9/406 at stumps.

Heavy and persistent rain at Worcestershire all but washed out the first day of the tour match between Worcestershire and Australia.

Sri Lanka’s preparation for the IndianOil Cup have gone from bad to worse with news that Nuwan Zoysa will miss the first match.

Australia will rest its big names for the tour match with Worcestershire ahead of the back-to-back Test matches against England.

Australia continues to lead the pack as the LG ICC ODI Championship table, after the rankings underwent their annual update.

The International Cricket Council have released the mascot named Mello for the 2007 World Cup to be held in the West Indies.