England seamer Matthew Hoggard is a serious doubt for the second Test against India at Trent Bridge with a back problem.

It was England’s day as the series kicked off against India, they racked up 268-4 before bad light curtailed the day.

In a major surprise, English selectors have opted against selecting Stuart Broad in today’s first Test against India at Lord’s.

Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds is disappointed that Twenty20 has turned into a serious concept, saying it could ruin the game.

Matthew Hoggard is in doubt for England’s first Test against India after being sent to hospital earlier today, suffering back spasms.

Steve Harmison will miss the rest of the England summer after it was decided he should undergo surgery to correct his hernia problem.

Former captain Inzamam Ul-Haq has missed out on securing a Pakistan central contract for the next six month period.

Sachin Tendulkar has spoken of his desire to score a maiden century at the home of cricket, Lord’s, later this week.

Australian-born batsman, Brendan Nash will leave Australia for the Caribbean later this year in hopes of representing West Indies.

Steve Harmison has been ruled out of the first Test against India with Chris Tremlett called into the 13 man squad as a replacement.