Pakistani fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have been handed bans from cricket by the PCB, having failed drugs tests

Shane Bond and Kyle Mills have been confirmed to start the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, but Scott Styris has been ruled out due to injury.

Indian batsman VVS Laxman fears his dream of playing in next years World Cup is over after being over-looked for India’s tour of SA.

Australia have been given a boost ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final with the news that Shane Watson and Michael Clarke are fit

Shane Bond, Kyle Mills and Scott Styris are all in doubt for the Black Caps semi-final against Australia in the Champions Trophy.

Ashley Giles has fully recovered from a second hip operation and been passed fit for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

The Indian selectors have recalled Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan for the one-day component of India’s tour of South Africa next month.

Scott Styris seems an unlikely starter in Wednesday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.

Australia have cruised into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a strong team effort, beating India by 6 wickets.

Kevin Pietersen has given England some pride and signed them off in style after he made 90 not out in their three wicket win over the West Indies.