Michael Soper and Giles Clarke have been nominated to take over from David Morgan as ECB Chairman. A ballot will be commenced next week

England coach Peter Moores has backed Michael Vaughan following England’s failure to finish-off India in the First Test at Lord’s.

Matthew Hoggard’s back worries are serious enough to keep him out for the next Test against India, Stuart Broad is retained.

Kevin Pietersen yesterday rated his second innings century at Lord’s as one of his best in professional cricket.

Sri Lanka have sealed the three match ODI series in Colombo today with an easy five wicket win over Bangladesh.

Kyle Mills is disappointed to miss out on selection for the Twenty20 World Cup but understands it is best for his long term future.

Adverse weather prevented England from claiming a win in the first Test at Lord’s, with India just one wicket away from defeat.

Brian Lara has confirmed that he will join the Indian Cricket League as a player and captain when the first season commences.

Andrew Flintoff will continue the long road back to the England side this week, playing for the Lancashire seconds against Derbyshire.

Kevin Pietersen scored 134 to set England up with a lead of 380. India finished the day on 137-3, still some 243 runs adrift.