Duncan Fletcher is keen to see if Shane Warne is prepared to get involved with English cricket in lending his skill and knowledge to help young England spin bowlers.

Three Australian greats left the Test arena yesterday. Shane Warne, Justin Langer and Glenn McGrath saying goodbye for the last time.

Whether it be trivial tidbits or political knowledge,just following cricket gives its followers a worldly education.

Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat both struck hundreds as Pakistan slaughtered the Rest of South Africa bowlers on day one in Kimberley.

Led by captain Graeme Smith, South Africa successfully chased down 211 for a 2-1 series victory over India.

Michael Vaughan has been named captain of the England side for the upcoming Twenty20 international against Australia and the Commonwealth Bank Series that follows.

South Africa have retained the 16-member squad that won 2-1 against India, for the three-match Test series against Pakistan.

From an Australian perspective it wasn’t really about England losing the Ashes, but more about Australia winning them.

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis has stepped down from his coaching role ahead of his side’s tour of South Africa starting this week

There a few pointers leading towards the inclusion of Jeetan Patel in the playing eleven for the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka at Eden Park.