No attempts will be made to block South African players from taking-up Kolpak contracts in England, the UCBSA has said.

Bangladesh are faced with a nigh-on impossible task after day two in Colombo, where four Sri Lankans completed centuries in a run-fest.

West Indies put aside their problems for an evening, strolling to a comfortable victory over this year’s PCA Masters XI.

Former Pakistan skipper Inzaman-ul-Haq has backed Dav Whatmore to become the new team coach following the death of Bob Woolmer.

India have called up Rakesh Patel, Ishant Sharma and Ranadeb Bose after a flu-like virus hit the team just 24 hours before their match against South Africa in Ireland.

South Africa will host New Zealand for a two Test, three ODI and one Twenty20 international series in November and December .

Adam Gilchrist has backed England’s decision to appoint a different captain for one-day and Test cricket.

England coach Peter Moores has said he expects to have Andrew Flintoff back at 100% fitness before the end of summer.

Sri Lanka had it all their own way on day one, bowling Bangladesh out for 89, and scoring 227-3.

New Zealand Cricket have offered Mathew Sinclair a national contract as a replacement for Hamish Marshall who joined Gloucestershire.