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

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

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

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

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

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

Canada caused an upset in the last mattch of the ICC Tri Series, beating a Kenya side who had already been crowned champions.

India have once again overcome a fighting innings from Shivnarine Chanderpaul to win the second ODI against the West Indies in Cuttak.

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

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.