Sean Bennett - ARTICLES

Upul Tharanga’s fifth ODI century helped Sri Lanka overcome Bangladesh, despite a spirited chase, to kick off the Champions Trophy.

Following last month’s ball tampering controversy, umpire Darrell Hair will not officiate in the ICC Champions Trophy in India

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed his desire to play for India again claiming he’s hurt by the way he’s been treated.

Darrell Hair has apologised for his email offering to resign for $500,000 whilst Pakistan are demanding an inquiry into Hair’s conduct

Bangladesh have completed a clean sweep of their ODI series in Kenya, thanks to six wickets from Mashrafe Mortaza

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar returned to action for Pakistan in a drawn one day game against West Indies A, bowling 11 overs.

Pakistani openers Salman Butt and Imran Farhat found some form ahead of the 2nd Test, seeing the tourists home against Northants.

Pakistan are hopeful that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be fit for the 3rd Test against England on 4th August.

Stephen Peters & Usman Afzaal racked up runs against a poor Pakistan attack at Northampton. Younis Khan replied with a 50 of his own.

England captain Andrew Strauss scores a magnificent hundred whilst Pakistan’s spinners strangle England’s middle order on day 4.