Australia have been given a boost ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final with the news that Shane Watson and Michael Clarke are fit

Shane Bond, Kyle Mills and Scott Styris are all in doubt for the Black Caps semi-final against Australia in the Champions Trophy.

Scott Styris seems an unlikely starter in Wednesday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.

The Indian selectors have recalled Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan for the one-day component of India’s tour of South Africa next month.

Ashley Giles has fully recovered from a second hip operation and been passed fit for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

Australia have cruised into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a strong team effort, beating India by 6 wickets.

The difference between sides in the Champions Trophy is coming down to short pitched bowling and the ability for bowlers to bowl yorkers.

Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif are expected to find out their fate on Wednesday, having tested positive for Nandrolone this month.

One of India’s key middle order batsmen Yuvraj Singh has been ruled out of their clash with Australia after injuring his left knee.

Kevin Pietersen has given England some pride and signed them off in style after he made 90 not out in their three wicket win over the West Indies.