Zimbabwe, for all their political and cricketing troubles, secured a memorable win and romped past West Indies in the first ODI.

A majestic century by Wasim Jaffer against a meek Pakistani attack put India on top in the second Test between the neighbors.

New Zealand have comprehensively beaten South Africa today, after limiting the home side to 209 early on.

ECB managing director Hugh Morris says the board is considering introducing contractual clauses banning players from speaking-out.

Key batsman Herschelle Gibbs is set to return to the South African one-day outfit for the second and third matches against New Zealand.

Already trailing India 1-0 in the ongoing Test series, Pakistan have had their woes compounded with an ever expanding injury list.

Mohammad Ashraful will lead Bangladesh to New Zealand to play three one day internationals next month.

Cricket fans in the Caribbean are likely to face a blackout for the West Indies tour of Zimbabwe, which starts on Friday.

Zimbabwe host the West Indies in 5 One Day Internationals which sparks their first international fixture since the ICC world twenty20.

Out of form Australian spin bowler Stuart MacGill may elect to have surgery on his troublesome knee in a bid to save his career.