Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming has hit out at former team mate Mark Richardson today at Eden Park, calling him ‘an idiot’.

It didn’t take long on the fifth morning for New Zealand to take the last two wickets they needed to take a 1-0 series lead over WI.

Australia bludgeoned a world-record 434-4 against South Africa in the ODI series decider at the Wanderers – and lost.

The Indian spinners ripped through the England top order in Mohali, leaving the tourists 50 ahead on 112-5 at the end of day four.

After three days of exciting cricket, neither side clearly has control of the first test between New Zealand and West Indies.

England have called up Owais Shah, Gareth Batty, Vikram Solanki and Sajid Mahmood as late replacements for the ODIs against India.

Sri Lanka coasted to a ten-wicket victory in the second Test against Bangladesh in Bogra, completing a 2-0 series win over the Tigers

Harmison became Kumble’s 500th victim when he was trapped LBW, but the visitors fought back well as the day wore on.

Ramnaresh Sarwan top scored for the Windies today making 62, as West Indies stayed close to New Zealand on day two of the first Test.

Only an hour’s play was possible on Day 2 at Mohali, as the match looks to be heading for a draw.