With Andrew Flintoff out for the next 12 weeks, how does England get him match fit for the defence of the Ashes in November?

Pakistani openers Salman Butt and Imran Farhat found some form ahead of the 2nd Test, seeing the tourists home against Northants.

The match between a Queensland XI and Pakistan A in Cairns was abandoned due to continuous showers which made a result impossible.

Andrew Flintoff will undergo surgery on his left ankle next week, while will rule him out for 12 weeks.

Jacques Rudolph and Hashim Amla made centuries against the President’s XI, as South Africa begin their Sri Lanka tour positively.

Michael Vaughan has told media that he is targeting a return to the England side in January next year for the VB Series in Australia.

Australia A has been denied a shot at victory after the final day of the four-day match against India A was washed out.

Sachin Tendulkar has reacted strongly to a recent column by former team mate Sanjay Manjrekar saying he didn’t check his facts.

Codemasters have officially annouched Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 with a media release and screenshots made public.

Pakistan are hopeful that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be fit for the 3rd Test against England on 4th August.