Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been hit by a one-Test and two-ODI suspension following his actions during the Second Test

Cricket Australia has begun the build up to its first international Twenty20 match with a shoot out between two former internationals.

Australian allrounder Shane Watson is remaining positive as he begins his come back from a serious shoulder injury.

After another blistering performance from their batsmen, Pakistan’s bowlers have left England struggling to save the second test

Dwayne Bravo struck his second Test match hundred, as he and Denesh Ramdin fought back from despair, to force Australia to bat again.

The steadying influence of Inzamam was a perfect foil to the mercurial Afridi as Pakistan took England apart on Day 1 at Faisalabad.

Australian selectors have once again swung the axe with batsman Michael Clarke dropped from the squad for the third West Indies Test.

Australia have coasted to a 9 wicket win and an unassailable lead in the Frank Worrell Trophy, losing just one wicket in the run chase.

Despite a strong comeback in the field by the West Indies on the third day, Australia look likely winners of the second test.

England captain Michael Vaughan has been declared fit to play in the second test at Faisalabad.