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England fast bowler Steve Harmison requires a non-serious hernia operation the ECB have said but it is unlikely to affect his bowling.

Pakistan have named a 15-man squad for their upcoming tour of Scotland where they play two one-day internationals.

Jesse Ryder has released a statement following reports of him turning his back on New Zealand cricket to pursue a career in England.

Hamish Marshall has declined to accept a NZC contract for the 2007/2008 season in favour of playing county cricket in England.

Ireland have been forced into naming a understrength team with Boyd Rankin, Andre Botha and Dave Langford-Smith all out with injuries.

Vikram Solanki has been named captain of the England ‘A’ side to take on the West Indies in a one-day game next Thursday at Worcester.

Former Black Caps coach Steve Rixon has joined the race for the Sri Lanka coaching role and is to be interviewed next week.

Brian Lara has said he plans on returning to cricket but won’t be returning to international cricket with the West Indies.

John Emburey has ruled himself out of the running for the Indian coaching role after committing himself to his role as Middlesex director of cricket.

Current Kent coach Graham Ford has turned down the chance to become Indian Head Coach after deciding to remain as coach of Kent.