Brian Lara has been rested for the upcoming three-match one-day series versus Pakistan.

South Africa won the fifth ODI against West Indies, a shortened 20-over match, by seven wickets to complete a 5-0 whitewash.

Shahid Afridi scored a century, and followed it up with a 4-wicket haul to take Pakistan to 248-run win in their warm-up match.

Bangladesh suffered a long hard day in the field, on the first day of their tour match with a second string Sussex side at Hove.

Phenomenal Kevin Pietersen has been left out of the England squad to compete against Bangladesh at Lord’s next week Thursday.

Mickey Arthur, a low-profile coach, is all set to replace Ray Jennings as the coach of the national South African team.

Former West Indian opener, Desmond Haynes, has joined the list of contenders for India’s coaching position.

South Africa have gone 4 – 0 up in the ODI series versus the West Indies after completing a 6 wicket win at Queen’s Park, Port of Spain

Contrary to what we reported yesterday Irfan Pathan has not signed with Middlesex, at least not yet.

Middlesex have signed Indian seamer Irfan Pathan as a replacement overseas player after Nantie Nayward suffered a groin injury.