Former Australian captain and current selector Allan Border has asked the cricketing world not to turn their back on Dean Jones.

Darren Gough is back in the England one-day frame after being named in England’s 30-man provisional squad for the Champions Trophy.

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has been surprisingly recalled, in being named in the 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has apologised to South African player Hashim Amla for calling him a terrorist.

The Ashes will be played out between the two top teams in Test cricket following England’s 167 run win over Pakistan in the third Test.

South Africa’s tour plans remain unchanged following a bomb blast in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo that killed two people on Wednesday

Makhaya Ntini is in doubt for the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka and India after suffering a hamstring injury.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene struck a match winning 123 to secure a one-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Test.

Sajid Mahmood and Monty Panesar shared seven wickets as England surged to a series-clinching win against Pakistan at Headingley.

Andrew Flintoff’s management have ruled out the player playing grade cricket in Australia prior to the start of the Ashes in November.