Vikram Solanki top-scored in a fine batting effort from England Lions, but rain allowed India just 6.5 overs in reply.

A strong Dutch side was far too much for Bermuda, who slumped a 172 run defeat in today’s first ODI.

Ex-Australian spin great, Shane Warne, is considering applying for a German passport in a bid to help county side Hampshire.

Sylvester Joseph has announced that he will be taking a break from professional cricket owing to “personal reasons”.

Jacques Kallis and Mark Boucher have been left out of the South African squad that will tour Zimbabwe for three ODIs later next week.

Several Indian players had a useful run-out and played their part in a comfortable victory over Scotland at Titwood in Glasgow.

Bishen Bedi has said he is unconcerned by demands from Muttiah Muralitharan’s management and lawyers for monetary damages.

Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan has issued a warning to Aussie crowds; taunting him will only make him stronger.

Mark Boucher will face a disciplinary committee after criticising Cricket South Africa over its handling of Jacques Kallis this week.

Ian Chappell has condemned the glovework of Matthew Prior and said that England are making mistakes with the selection of wicketkeepers