The West Indies beat a confident Zimbabwe side convincingly in Ahmedabad today by nine wickets after dismissing Zimbabwe for just 85.

Glenn McGrath will take the field for New South Wales against the touring England team ahead of the Ashes series.

Former Australian batsman Geoff Marsh has told Simon Katich that the key to success is for him to “chill out.”

The South Africa Cricket Board have said Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will be the cities to host the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup

Upul Tharanga’s fifth ODI century helped Sri Lanka overcome Bangladesh, despite a spirited chase, to kick off the Champions Trophy.

Andrew Flintoff is confident about repeating Michael Vaughan’s feat to beat Australia in the Ashes.

Shane Bond, Scott Styris, Kyle Mills, Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram have all been passed 100% fit for the Champions Trophy.

Dan Cullen has been named as Stuart Clark’s replacement for the Champions Trophy after Clark was struck down with a leg injury.

Billy Doctrove has not been named in the ICC’s list of officals for the Champion’s Trophy despite being on the elite panel.

Ed Joyce is hoping he gets the chance to prove himself in the ICC Champions’ Trophy, and establish himself in the England one-day side.