SA have secured their one-day series against Pakistan, 3-1, after Shaun Pollock led his side to a comprehensive nine wicket victory.

Holland have named the 15 man squad that will travel to the Caribbean later next month with no major surprises.

Zaheer Khan took 5-42 for India before Rahul Dravid and Mahendra Singh Dhoni sensibly chased down Sri Lanka’s total.

Zimbabwe have annouched their World Cup squad with only one player from the 2003 World Cup squad being included in Stuart Matsikenyeri.

Michael Vaughan has been named as captain for England’s World Cup campaign while Mal Loye has been dropped for all-rounder Ravi Bopara.

Marlon Samuels will be picked in the West Indies’ World Cup squad, after being given clearance by the ICC.

Injured all-rounder Andrew Symonds is hoping for a quicker than expected return to international action.

Bermuda has named its 15 man World Cup squad that will feature in the championships for the very first time.

Chris Harris has said he is disappointed to miss the World Cup but understands why team-mate Craig McMillan was picked ahead of him.

Chris Gayle has been named the West Indies player of the year at the teams annual awards night in Bridgetown, Barbados yesterday.