Ricky Ponting produced a masterful captains knock as Australia battered England’s bowlers on the first day of the Ashes

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A Jacques Kallis ton was backed up by a spectacular bowling display, resulting in a 157-run win by South Africa over India at Durban.

Imran Farhat, Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan all hit half-centuries to get Pakistan back into the second Test against the West Indies.

Shaun Tait has been released from the Australian squad for the first Test at The Gabba in Brisbane starting tomorrow.

South African spinner Johan Botha can return to international cricket after his action, deemed illegal in February, was cleared.

Michael Clarke will take the place of the injured Shane Watson for the first Ashes test at the ‘Gabba on Thursday.

Ian Bell remains in contention for the Ashes opener, being cleared of a fracture to his left wrist following a training mishap today.

In form England batsman Ian Bell has thrown an injury scare into the England camp less than 48 hours before the first Ashes Test.

A stunning of fast bowling from Jerome Taylor, coupled with an opening stand of 151 saw the West Indies fight back against Pakistan.