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

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

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

Just 20 overs were possible on the last day of England-West Indies at Lord’s, consigning the match to a draw.

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

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.

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

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.

Inzamam-ul-Haq has dismissed claims that he acted like a dictator and was to blame for his side’s first round exit at the World Cup.

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