Steve Harmison has set a comeback date for his county side Durham, after undergoing hernia surgery earlier in the month.

The Indian Cricket League have its sights set on another high profile player, this time Pakistan’s Inzamam-ul-Haq.

India’s batsmen put them in a commanding position on the second day of the Second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

Shoaib Malik has endorsed his side’s new coach Geoff Lawson, saying he can bring some of Australia’s winning ways to the Pakistan team.

India took early control of the second Test at Trent Bridge, having England on the ropes early at 169/7 on a rain shortened day one.

Durham have signed West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul for the second half of the season.

Indian captain Rahul Dravid has spoken of his desire to see a fixed home season for his country in November and December.

The West Indies have named their 30 man provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa in September.

Michael Vaughan has backed Marcus Trescothick to beat his stress-related illness and return to play for England again.

Shane Warne has said he is keen to sign up and play in the multi-million dollar Indian Cricket League.