The newspaper at the centre of the Vaughan-Flintoff controversy has hit back at claims the captain was misquoted in an interview.

New South Wales coach Trevor Bayliss is in the running for the Sri Lanka coaching role following Tom Moody’s departure post World Cup.

Simon Katich is to remain in Australia after signing a five-year deal with New South Wales despite having received overseas offers.

Ray Mali has been named acting president of the ICC, after former president Percy Sonn died in South Africa late last month.

The opening day of the Third Test between England and West Indies was the most competitive of the series so far, despite Ian Bell’s 77*

Jacques Kallis has been named as South African captain for the tour of Ireland with regular captain Graeme Smith forced out.

Allan Donald has thrown his weight behind the out of form Steve Harmison ahead of Thursday’s third Test at Old Trafford.

There have been several stars of England’s early-season good form. Kevin Pietersen, however, probably shone brighter than all else.

Three Australians are among the leading contenders to take over the job of Sri Lankan coach.

Michael Vaughan has backed down over his comments on Andrew Flintoff telling media that it has been “blown out of all proportion”.