Ben Hilfenhaus has been named to replace Shaun Tait for Australia’s tour of India after Tait failed to recover from his elbow surgery.

Australia have been dealt a considerable blow today, with the news that Ricky Ponting will take no further part in the Twenty20 WC.

Sri Lanka demolished Bangladesh by 64 runs even after being restricted to only 147 runs during their innings.

Pakistan continued their winning ways today, providing their second upset in just days, toppling tournament favourite Australia.

New Zealand virtually ensured their qualification for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup, beating England at Kingsmead.

England have announced that the Durham wicket-keeper Phil Mustard will join the one-day squad for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Muttiah Muralitharan has been included in Sri Lanka’s squad for their five one-day internationals against England in October.

Mahendra Dhoni has been named India’s new one-day cricket after Rahul Dravid resigned last week after two years in charge.

England wicket-keeper Matt Prior is out of the Twenty20 World Cup after breaking his right thumb during a practice session in the nets.

Black Caps all-rounder Scott Styris has said England will be shown no mercy in their Super Eight Twenty20 World Cup clash in Durban.