England claimed 2 wickets in a short final session to ensure they just shaded the opening day of the must-win final Test in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh fast bowler Syed Rasel has returned home from Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand after injuring his collar bone.

England swing bowler Matthew Hoggard has replaced Stuart Broad in England’s 12-man squad for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Bowlers stole the show and 13 wickets tumbled within 23 overs, as West Indies romped to a 5-wicket Twenty20 win over South Africa.

Sydney’s wet summer continued as the second ODI between Australia and New Zealand was washed out after only six overs today.

Sri Lanka have made two changes for the final Test against England, recalling Tillakaratne Dilshan and calling-up Chanaka Welegedera.

A sublime century from Ricky Ponting saw Australia home with seven overs to spare in the first Chappell-Hadlee match in Adelaide today.

The fight to end child hunger will take centre stage at the Galle Cricket Ground on Saturday 15 December.

England easily saved the Second Test against Sri Lanka, losing just 3 wickets, and rain saved everyone from a pointless last session.

Mahela Jayawardene made 195 and led his side to 548-9, a lead of 197, before England battled back reaching 48-0 at stumps on day four.