Shoaib Malik has been named captain of Pakistan’s preliminary 30 man Twenty20 World Cup squad, announced today.

The ICC has noted its concern over the $US20 million Stanford Twenty20 series proposed to take place in the West Indies in 2008.

Ashley Giles admits his cricketing career may be over, with the news that any further attempted comebacks may have longterm effects.

Sussex claimed day three honours in their tour match against India after wicket-keeper Andy Hodd scored his maiden first class century.

India just failed to complete victory in the opening game of their England tour, but will take encouragement from a good bowling effort

Marcus Trescothick will be in line for an international recall when England name their 30 man Twenty20 World Cup squad later this week.

Windies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will not take part in the upcoming quadrangular ODI series in Ireland after suffering an ankle injury.

The West Indies players finally have something to smile about, after defeating England in the 3rd and final ODI match of the series.

Andrew Strauss will captain a young England Lions side against India in the three day tour match, starting July 13th at Chelmsford.

Ricky Ponting is back on top of the ODI batting rankings after a poor series from Kevin Pietersen saw him lose the number one position.