South Africa closed in on a finals spot in the VB series after a five-wicket win in game nine of the series in Perth tonight.

By batting for all of Day 3, Pakistan have stretched their lead to 518, with Faisal Iqbal scoring a maiden century.

England’s selectors have chosen Monty Panesar as the third spinner for their tour of India. But where will he fit in?

Pakistan built up a lead of 180 runs on day 2 of the 3rd Test against India, with India dismissed for 238 in their first innings.

South Africa have threatened to boycott Australia in future, after racial abuse during their recent series.

Kamran Akmal made a century on a day during which 14 wickets fell, with Pakistan hitting back after stumbling early on to 39/6.

Australia have beaten Sri Lanka by six wickets in the ninth match of the VB Series thanks to the return to form of Adam Gilchrist.

Sourav Ganguly has not been included in India’s 15-man ODI squad to play Pakistan, while Zaheer Khan returns.

Allan Donald has withdrawn his application following the vacancy of an England Head Bowling Coach.

Bangladesh have selected twenty players for a training camp ahead of the upcoming series with Sri Lanka, with Alok Kapali returning.