South Africa left Pakistan an implausible task to square the series on the final day at Lahore after fine innings from Smith and Kallis

3 wickets for Makhaya Ntini and a Grame Smith unbeaten half century helped South Africa to a 305 run lead over Pakistan at Lahore

Australian umpire Darrell Hair has withdrawn his law suit against the International Cricket Council

On the eve of his 400th ODI cap, Sachin Tendulkar has remained his typical, modest self dismissing the magnitude of the event.

Upon the completion of the third ODI between India and Australia, I marvelled at the undoubted talents of Andrew Symonds and Yuvraj Singh.

England won their 3rd straight ODI to claim the series against Sri Lanka, their first overseas bilateral triumph since 199192.

Wellington fast bowler Iain O’Brien has been named to replace Kyle Mills for the Black Caps tour of South Africa.

Indian seamer Sreesanth has continued the bad blood with Australia after getting in Andrew Symonds face in an off the field incident.

Muttiah Muralitharan will not be risked in the remaining two one-dayers against England with him still struggling with a bicep injury.

South Africa inched ahead in the Second Test in Pakistan thanks to some tailend resistance and a devastating late burst with the ball.