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Chris Harris and Daryl Tuffey are still in the frame for World Cup selection after both players were named in New Zealand’s 30 man squad for the World Cup.

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has refused to rule out England being a major challenge in the Commonwealth Bank Series despite losing Kevin Pietersen to injury.

Scott Styris has returned to cricket after playing for his domestic side the Auckland Aces against the Wellington Firebirds.

Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden has denied a punch up with team-mate Damien Martyn lead to his sudden retirement after the second Ashes Test.

Zimbabwe have announced their provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup, which will be cut to 15 players by the February 15 deadline.

James Hopes and Shane Harwood have been called up to Australia’s Twenty20 squad due to injury and illness to Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson.

James Franklin is in doubt for the fifth ODI against Sri Lanka after being flown back to Wellington for checks to be done on his knee.

Nathan Astle has said he wants to open the batting for the Black Caps and would rather not bat in the middle order.

Duncan Fletcher is keen to see if Shane Warne is prepared to get involved with English cricket in lending his skill and knowledge to help young England spin bowlers.

Michael Vaughan has been named captain of the England side for the upcoming Twenty20 international against Australia and the Commonwealth Bank Series that follows.