Vikram Solanki has been named captain of the England ‘A’ side to take on the West Indies in a one-day game next Thursday at Worcester.

No play was possible on the opening day of the fourth Test between England and the West Indies due to incessant rain.

Kevin Pietersen has today added his name to the growing dissent regarding the packed international scheduling of cricket matches.

Hamish Marshall has declined to accept a NZC contract for the 2007/2008 season in favour of playing county cricket in England.

Chris Gayle has been awarded the captaincy of the West Indies ODI team for their series in England and Ireland.

Australian Trevor Bayliss has been named as the new coach of Sri Lanka, replacing fellow Aussie Tom Moody at the helm.

Former Black Caps coach Steve Rixon has joined the race for the Sri Lanka coaching role and is to be interviewed next week.

Brian Lara has said he plans on returning to cricket but won’t be returning to international cricket with the West Indies.

The BCCI has today voiced their surprise at Graham Ford’s decision to not take up the role of head coach of India.

Marvan Atapattu and Upul Chandana are among several players recalled for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Test and ODI series against Bangladesh.