Pakistan fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed has been recalled for the upcoming five match one-day international series against South Africa.

Ian Bell has described his sides pitiful nine wicket loss against Australia on Friday as one of the lowest points of his career.

The West Indies have staged a magnificent comeback over India in Chennai, to keep the four match one-day series alive.

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has spoken out against the pitch at Cape Town, saying it is “harmful to the interests of the sport.”

Umpires will no longer be able to terminate a match , with match referees now taking control over that aspect of the game.

Andrew Flintoff has apologized to the general public for his side’s pathetic displays, which have seen crowds robbed of a true contest.

Nathan Astle developed from a useful bits and pieces player for Canterbury into an attacking and prolific world-class batsman.

Herschelle Gibbs has expressed his disappointment of his ban being upheld, but he also relieved at being cleared of racism.

South Africa are 131-5 in reply to Pakistan’s 157 on the first day at Cape Town as the bowlers dominated.

Former Australian cricketer Stuart Law has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List.