Astle, McMillan, James Marshall, Franklin and Martin have all been dropped for the upcoming one-day series against Sri Lanka.

Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble shared the four remaining Sri Lankan wickets to fall as India coasted to a 259-run series-clinching win

Sanath Jayasuriya is a welcome addition to the Sri Lankan side for the upcoming ODI series in New Zealand.

India are just 4 wickets away from a 2-0 series win, with Sri Lanka needing 274 to win.

England bowler Simon Jones, injured for the Pakistan tour, will head to India earlier than his team-mates.

England rounded off their forgettable tour in Pakistan with a consolation win, as James Anderson caused the home batting to implode

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is in doubt for the series against Sri Lanka after a finger injury.

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami are being rested for the fifth ODI against England starting later today.

During the first test between Australia and South Africa, some spectators racially abused several South African players.

India lead by 479 runs at the end of Day 3 of the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad, after dismissing the visitors for 206.