Shaun Tait has been ruled out of the Australian squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Brisbane next week with an elbow injury.

Two of the greatest rivals in cricketing history will have their names immortalized in a new trophy named today.

A punishing century from paceman Andy Bichel, and another top order collapse by the tourists (62-4), has the Bulls in control on day 2

The New Zealand batsmen put on a poor display in front of a Potchefstroom crowd yesterday, saved only by their captain’s late heroics.

Pakistan have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their one-day series against India with the news Mohammad Asif will miss the ODI series.

New Zealand’s bowlers struggled on the first day of their second and final warm-up match ahead of their Test series in South Africa.

Brad Hogg and Stuart MacGill have both been included in the 13-man Australian squad named for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Graeme Smith has spoken of his delight with his team’s brilliant turn around of the one-day series in Pakistan this week.

Talented England all-rounder Ravi Bopara needed medical assistance today after being involved in a car accident.

Kumar Sangakkara may miss the first Test against Australia, having suffered a grade one tear in his left hamstring.