Sri Lankan fast bowler, Chaminda Vaas, was rushed to hospital after sustaining an injury to the head whilst playing for Middlesex.

A brilliant all-round performance by Mashrafe Mortaza has brought Bangladesh back into the match, but India remain on top.

Kevin Pietersen has backed out of form fast bowler Stephen Harmison to come good on the last day at Lord’s to bowl his side to victory

An aggressive 109 by Kevin Pietersen has set a difficult task for the West Indies on the last day of the first Test at Lord’s.

A total of 313 was more than enough for Pakistan to overcome Sri Lanka today, then won by 98 runs.

England’s injury woes have worsened, with the news that Matthew Hoggard will not take any part in the rest of the first Test at Lord’s.

Heavy rain has waterlogged the Ruhul Amin Stadium which has poor drainage facilities and forced the third days play to be called off.

Following an overnight declaration, the West Indies fought back hard at Lord’s with fifties from Chanderpaul, Ramdin and Bravo.

Rain and bad light allowed only 20 overs to be bowled on the second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chittagong.

England’s Ashley Giles is set to miss the rest of the county cricket season due to a persistent hip injury.