Tino Best has been called into the West Indies squad ahead of the second test against Pakistan and replaces Fidel Edwards.

Shane Warne, Kim Hughes and Richie Benaud have called for Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to be kicked out of international cricket.

England have retained the same squad of 12 players for the second test against Bangladesh starting on June 3rd.

NZC CEO Martin Snedden confirmed today that he is in early negotiations with Australia in preparing to bid for the 2011 World Cup.

The West Indies have beaten Pakistan by 276 runs in the first test at Bridgetown, Barbados.

Shabbir Ahmed’s bowling action has been reported following the conclusion of the first test between the West Indies and Pakistan.

One of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers, Fazal Mahmood, has passed away at his home in Lahore, at the age of 78, from a heart attack.

Yousuf Youhana is almost guaranteed to miss the second Test against West Indies, as he has flown back home to attend to his ill father.

England wrapped up the First Test at Lord’s by a comfortable margin, but not before Khaled Mashud had provided 90 minutes’ resistance

A five-wicket haul from West Indies paceman Fidel Edwards has put the home side firmly in control of the First Test against Pakistan.