England will be thanking their lucky stars today with Kevin Pietersen declared fit to play on the eve of the final Test against India.

Daniel Vettori is set to lead the Black Caps for the Twenty20 WC after Stephen Fleming was left out of New Zealand’s 15 man squad.

Ashley Giles has announced his retirement from all cricket on the advice of his surgeon due to his constant hip problems since 2006.

Sri Lanka have named their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa.

India remain in control of the Test series against England after the opening day at The Oval, with the hosts wasting opportunities.

England are sweating over the fitness of star player Kevin Pietersen today, after the batsman missed training due to an illness.

Steve Harmison has continued his excellent recovery from hernia surgery by being named captain of Durham against Sri Lanka A.

Mahendra Dhoni has been named captain of India’s Twenty20 World Cup side, with Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag also included.

The experienced trio of Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Yousuf and Naved Ul-Hasan have been omitted from Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Glenn McGrath has told the AFP news association that he is interested in playing in the Indian Cricket League.