The official ICC Test Championship rankings have been updated as of 1 August 2005.

New Zealand began their tour of Southern Africa with two wins over Namibia at Windhoek over the weekend.

Middle order batsman Paul Collingwood has been added to England’s squad for the second Ashes Test, starting on Thursday at Edgbaston.

A spirited display by Michael Kasprowicz gave the Australian selectors a timely reminder of his ability with a five wicket haul today.

Australia have spent a valuable day at the crease in their tour match against Worcestershire, reaching 9/406 at stumps.

Host nation India have opened their account in the Indian Oil Cup with a comfortable six wicket win over the West Indies.

The England selectors have named an unchanged squad for the second Ashes test starting this coming Thursday at Edgbaston.

Watching the Indian team yesterday in the first match of the Indian Oil Cup was a surrealistic experience.

Sri Lanka have beaten India by three wickets in the first match of the Indian Oil Cup.

Heavy and persistent rain at Worcestershire all but washed out the first day of the tour match between Worcestershire and Australia.