CRICKET NEWS

Only 36 overs were possible on the third and final day of Bangladesh’s tour match against Sri Lanka A.

Michael Vandort has been called up for the injuried Upul Tharanga for the upcoming three Test series against Bangladesh.

The International Cricket Council have sacked all five match officials who officiated in the World Cup Final from standing in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.

Rain hampered Bangladesh’s preparation for their Tests against Sri Lanka, allowing only 25 overs on the 2nd day of their only warm-up.

Kevin Pietersen has rejected any notion that he may take over Michael Vaughan as ODI captain of England.

Dav Whatmore has completed an interview with the PCB as they near the end of their search for a new national coach.

Sri Lankan Upul Tharanga suffered a blow today with the news he would miss the opening two Tests against Bangladesh with a foot injury.

The West Indies cruised to their first win of their tour of England, defeating England Lions by 7 wickets at New Road, Worcester.

Two high profile Black Caps are understood to have been secured by Dean Jones to leave New Zealand to play in the lucrative Indian Twenty20 Cricket League.

Michael Vaughan has admitted the chances were slim of him being picked in the one-day side after he resigned as captain this week.