New Zealand are in control of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka after a massive first innings score of 561 was put together today.

India’s newest wicket-keeper Mahendra Dhoni struck an emphatic 148, to help the hosts to a 2-0 lead in the ODI series against Pakistan.

Hamish and James Marshall have put New Zealand on top after day one of the first test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at McLean Park.

A five-ODI series between India and Sri Lanka, in India, originally scheduled for May this year, has been postponed indefinitely.

Another impressive day from the West Indies in the field set South Africa playing desperately for a draw with one day remaining.

A spirited display by the West Indies pace attack left South Africa stunned at 130/6 at the end of a rain-shortened day at Bourda.

Virender Sehwag scored a century, while Sachin Tendulkar picked up a 5-fer, to lead India to a comprehensive win against Pakistan.

Another month passes, and already this year has run a quarter of its course. A month dominated by two men batting on the subcontinent.

Maiden double hundreds from Hinds and Chandperpaul powered the West Indies to 543/5 declared on day two of the first Test.