England umpire Mark Benson has been taken to a South African hospital after suffering heart palpitations.

A blistering century from Sanath Jayasuriya overshadowed Ross Taylor’s fine maiden ton as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets.

The series England looked forward to with such anticipation has become a recurring nightmare after losing the fourth Test by an innings and 99 runs.

Un-capped 18 year old Ishant Sharma from New Delhi was named as Irfan Pathan’s replacement but within hours officials put his call-up on hold.

After losing the first Test to the touring Indians, South Africa have bitten back in the second Test at Kingsmead.

Matthew Hayden has today indicated that he will not follow the lead of long time friends and teammates into retirement.

James Packer has announced that he will be donating $10m to start a foundation that helps disadvantaged Australian cricketers.

Nathan Astle has received some good news after scans confirmed that his hand isn’t broken and he only sustained heavy bruising.

A mammoth 6th wicket stand between Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds on the 2nd day has blown the 4th Ashes test wide open.

English officials are fuming today as news come through that a document containing bowling strategies was leaked to Melbourne radio.