A brief look at the outstanding West Indian cricketers who missed out on the pool of 22 in consideration to play South Africa.

Indian seamer Venkatesh Prasad has announced his retirement from cricket, effective immediately.

Rahul Dravid has moved ahead of Jacques Kallis into first place in the ICC Test Player Ratings.

A Tsumami relief match between an MCC XI and an International XI has been organized for June 14th to be played at Lords’.

New Zealand have made one change for the third and final test against Australia starting this Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland.

Shaun Pollock has been confirmed to miss the first Test against West Indies in Guyana, because of a persistent left ankle trouble.

Another rainy day in Wellington allowed New Zealand to hold on for a draw, with only 17.2 overs possible.

Australia are well on top at the end of day 3, with Adam Gilchrist blitzing towards another test hundred.

The Indian selectors have named an un-changed 14 man squad for the 3rd Test starting on Thursday in Bangalore.

Miserable weather has slowed Australia’s charge toward a series win.