And so it’s proved. The pre-tour form guide has won the day, and Australia once again resemble the legendary winning machine of old

The 2-day tour match between the West Indies and the Sri Lanka Cricket XI ended in a draw, as the tourists batted to 109/4 at the close

Brian Lara International Cricket (or Ricky Ponting if you’re an antipodean) is more than window dressing – it’s cricket as it truly is.

West Indies batsman, Ramnaresh Sarwan has signed with Gloucestershire as the club’s second overseas player.

A quite brilliant 111 by Ricky Ponting and 5 wickets for Brett Lee saw Australia to victory in the second NatWest match at Lord’s today

Brian Lara International Cricket (or Ricky Ponting if you’re an antipodean) is more than window dressing – it’s cricket as it truly is.

West Indies kicked off their Sri Lanka tour on a dismal note as the visitors were bowled out for just 110

The final two matches of the NatWest Challenge to be played

The West Indians crumbled for 110 all out as the Sri Lanka Cricket XI dominated the first day of the tour match, ending on 152/1.

Ireland, Bermuda, Scotland and Canada have qualified for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.