Zimbabwe, for all their political and cricketing troubles, secured a memorable win and romped past West Indies in the first ODI.

A majestic century by Wasim Jaffer against a meek Pakistani attack put India on top in the second Test between the neighbors.

New Zealand have comprehensively beaten South Africa today, after limiting the home side to 209 early on.

ECB managing director Hugh Morris says the board is considering introducing contractual clauses banning players from speaking-out.

Key batsman Herschelle Gibbs is set to return to the South African one-day outfit for the second and third matches against New Zealand.

Already trailing India 1-0 in the ongoing Test series, Pakistan have had their woes compounded with an ever expanding injury list.

Mohammad Ashraful will lead Bangladesh to New Zealand to play three one day internationals next month.

India have finally decided on a successor to Greg Chappell as the head of the Indian national team, South African Gary Kirsten.

Australian opener Matthew Hayden will miss a First Class match against South Australia tomorrow due to knee tendonitis.

Pedro Collins and Daren Ganga have been included in the West Indies team for the tour of South Africa.