Former Black Caps fast bowler Darly Tuffey has injuried his achilles during his return to first class cricket.

Sri Lanka have arrived in NZ and are looking to build on their drawn Test series and ODI clean sweep away series’ win over England.

The Australian selectors have kept the faith with the same 13 players selected for the first Test in Brisbane being named for Adelaide.

Michael Vaughan is set to make his return to cricket in playing a one-day match for England Academy against a Western Australia 2nd XI.

Ashwell Prince has been called up to replace Boeta Dippenaar while VVS Laxman has been called up to replace the injured Rahul Dravid.

Bangladesh produced an outstanding display in their inaugural 20/20 international against Zimbabwe, dominating throughout the game.

The West Indies finished day three of the third Test against Pakistan 113 adrift of the home side, with Daren Ganga making 77 not out.

Fast bowler Brett Lee is looking for an improved performance in the second Ashes Test after taking only two wickets in Brisbane.

Paksitan batsman Mohammad Yousuf struck his 8th Test century of 2006 and third of this series on day one of the third Test.

In a rather one-sided contest, Australia wrapped up the England lower order quickly on the morning of Day 5, comprehensively winning the First Test.