Australian captain Ricky Ponting has supported his government’s decison to ban the Australian side touring Zimbabwe later this year.

England captain Michael Vaughan will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness for the first Test against the West Indies.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard has spoken of the dilemma between government intervention in sports and boycotting Zimbabwe.

Shiv Chanderpaul and Runako Morton made swift progress amid the showers on West Indies’ opening day of their England tour at Taunton.

England received a boost today with the news that captain, Michael Vaughan, may be fit to play in the first Test against the WIndies.

Ireland are prepared to put their future in the Friends Provident Trophy on the line by playing India and South Africa in June.

Current Zimbabwe cricketer Vusi Sibanda and former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga have voiced their views on Australia’s potential tour.

The Sri Lankan selectors have rung the changes for the upcoming three match one-day series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan have made public their interest in signing up Dav Whatmore to become their new coach following the death of Bob Woolmer.

The Australian Government is looking for legal avenues to bar Australia’s tour to Zimbabwe later this year.