CRICKET NEWS

Ireland suffered their second defeat inside two days, undone by debutant Vernon Philander as they slid to a 42-run loss to South Africa

Marcus Trescothick has told the Mail on Sunday that he is getting closer to making himself available for selection again for England.

ODI series between Pakistan and India in North America are likely to resume in the near future, it was announced today.

Paul Collingwood has said his style of leadership will be positive and aggressive as England try and rebuild their one-day side.

Nottinghamshire fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom says he is happy with his selection in both England’s test and one day squads.

Inquires from the New Zealand Dominion Post newspaper have uncovered that Chris Cairns and Nathan Astle have been approached for the rival Twenty20 League in India.

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG and New Year’s Test at the SCG are under threat after SA made an official complaint to the ICC.

Ireland endured a severe bump to earth as fifties from Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir gave India a nine-wicket win in Belfast.

No player came even close in importance and magnitude of the efforts of the quite and unassuming Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who stood tall throughout June.

England have unveiled their new look ODI squad with Paul Collingwood the man named to succeed Michael Vaughn at the helm.