Tim May, today announced his resignation from the position of Chief Executive of the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA).

Nathan Astle and Daniel Vettori have come through fitness tests and will take a full part in the 1st test against Australia.

Shane Bond has ruled himself out of making an international comeback next month when Sri Lanka tour New Zealand for two test matches.

The latest on Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 facts of the day.

The disputes between the WI players and their board of
control is a pre-cursor for what is to come worldwide.

SA dismissed Zimbabwe for 265 to win the first in the two test series by an innings and 21 runs.

Only 11.4 overs were possible on the final day of Pakistan’s only warm-up match ahead of the first Test, which ended in a tame draw.

Australia has completed a clean sweep of the ODI series against New Zealand after thrashing the home side by 122 runs.

Once again a full day’s play wasn’t possible, as Pakistan were left without match practice, apart from Razzaq scoring a typical 63.

Matthew Hayden’s shoulder injury is a possibility of keeping him out of the Test series opener in Christchurch.