Fast bowler Steve Harmison will not participate in Durham’s final Championship fixture of the season, due to injury.

Zimbabwe lost their first tour match to the Eagles thanks to powerful half-century from wicketkeeper Davey Jacobs.

Shane Warne had a miserable 37th birthday after being hit in the head while batting in Hampshire’s county game against Worcestershire.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has issued a public apology after being found guilty of showing dissent to Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf.

With the Rugby World Cup looming, it seems the New Zealand government is warming to the idea of a new stadium to replace Eden Park.

The West Indies will consider this ‘the one that got
away’. After being at one stage 172-1, they collapsed to be all out for 201.

Andrew Flintoff has been named captain of England’s Ashes squad, which also includes Ashley Giles and James Anderson.

Former Test batsman Zaheer Abbas has been sacked as Pakistan manager following the tour of England, and is replaced by Salim Altaf.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been fined his entire match fee by showing dissent to an umpire’s decision.

The DLF Cup in Malaysia represents a key point in the buildup to the Champions Trophy for India, Australia and the West Indies.