Shaun Tait is still in the hunt for a place within the World Cup squad Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said.

Nathan Astle, one of the finest cricketers ever to play for New Zealand, has faced his last ball wearing the black cap.

Nathan Astle is expected to drop a bombshell on New Zealand Cricket with an announcement that he will retire from international cricket.

James Anderson and Jon Lewis are both battling injuries ahead of the next Com Bank match on Friday against Australia in Adelaide.

Richie Benaud has dismissed an appeal lodged by Herschelle Gibbs against a two match ban he received for derogatory comments.

Head of NZ cricket, Martin Snedden has denied rumours that Black Cap’s coach John Bracewell has lost the confidence of his side.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe where they will play four one-dayers.

Jacques Rudolph has set aside his immediate international future with the announcement of a three year contract with Yorkshire.

Andrew Flintoff has called on his side to start “performing with the bat and the ball” ahead of Friday’s clash against Aus in Adelaide.

Andre Adams has been the one to make way for returning players in the New Zealand Commonwealth Bank Series squad.