In form England batsman Ian Bell has thrown an injury scare into the England camp less than 48 hours before the first Ashes Test.

Aussie all-rounder Shane watson remains in serious doubt for Thursday’s first Test after an inconclusive net session today.

Former captain Ian Chappell has called on Australia to pick Shaun Tait for the first Test even if all rounnder Shane Watson is unfit.

Champion leg-spinner Shane Warne has promised to bowl a flipper in his first over to send a message to the England batsmen.

Mohammad Ashraful and Rajin Saleh have been axed from the 13-man Bangladesh squad named for the one-day series against Zimbabwe.

Shane Bond has confirmed to the NZ Hearald newspaper that he is available for selection for the upcoming Sri Lanka test series.

A stunning of fast bowling from Jerome Taylor, coupled with an opening stand of 151 saw the West Indies fight back against Pakistan.

Shane Watson will undergo a net session at The Gabba tomorrow to test his injured hamstring he sustained during a domestic match.

England have completed their preparations for the Ashes with a draw against South Australia at Adelaide Oval today.

Fifties from Imran Farhat, Younis Khan & Mohammad Yousuf helped Pakistan compile a solid 263-4 on the first day of the 2nd Test vs WI.