Shoaib Akhtar has unsurprisingly issued a statement denying he has ever taken performance enhancing drugs.

They may have had a less than ideal build-up to the tournament, but Pakistan showed today they are real contenders in the Trophy.

Ricky Ponting has confirmed Shane Watson will open the batting for Australia tomorrow against the West Indies.

Australian Test opener Matthew Hayden broke his finger while batting for Queensland in their recent Pura Cup match against Tasmania.

Jason Gillespie has been handed the chance to press for a place in the Ashes team after being named captain of a Prime Minister’s XI.

Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have both been sent home following a positive drugs test that detected nandrolone in their systems.

A total of just 195 was enough for New Zealand to beat South Africa, who were bowled out for 108.

Recent comments from Australian coach John Buchanan seem to suggest that Shane Watson has finally won the battle for the opening spot.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has one again stated that his side were not “too friendly” during the last Ashes series.

New Zealand’s Champions Trophy hopes have been struck an early blow with star bowler Shane Bond ruled out of tomorrow’s clash with SA.