Australia eventually overcame a spirited Bangladesh side at Canterbury in the final NatWest Series group game as Michael Clarke hit 80*

The ICC have announced that the format of the next Champions League Trophy competition is to change to ensure fewer one-sided matches.

South African pace bowler, Makhaya Ntini has been contracted to play Country cricket for a portion of the current season.

Billed as the ‘dress rehearsal’ for Saturday’s final, England and Australia’s NatWest Series clash was ultimately decided by the storms

A three match one-day series between Africa and Asia has been confirmed to take place in August.

Andrew Marmont looks at whether there is an issue with New Zealand Cricket having only 20 top players securing contracts for 2005-6.

England cruised to a five-wicket victory against Bangladesh at Headingley and confirmed the final would be between them and Australia.

Simon Jones has re-joined up with England one-day squad after taking time out to allow his recent injury extra time to heal fully.

Australia put last weekend’s aberration firmly behind them, enjoying a comprehensive ten-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Manchester.

Two new innovations affecting one-day internationals have been approved by the International Cricket Committee.