Former England captain Brian Close believes England coach Duncan Fletcher should be sacked following the recent Test defeats.

Andrew Symonds has been named to come in for the retired Damien Martyn for the third Ashes Test at the WACA in Perth starting on Thursday.

In a meeting between India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh a decision has been reached that Mumbai will host the 2011 World Cup final.

South African all-rounder Nicky Boje has announced his retirement from international cricket, wishing to focus on domestic cricket.

Scott Styris’ return to international cricket could be put on hold to ensure he plays in next year’s World Cup in the West Indies.

Shahid Afridi and Faisal Iqbal have been called up to the Pakistan one-day squad as cover for Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf.

Despite trailing two-nil in the Ashes series, England’s cricketers have kept themselves entertained during their stay in Australia.

Brendon McCullum has hit out at Muttiah Muralitharan saying it was his own stupidity that cost him his wicket during the first Test.

Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif will make their come-backs in a domestic Twenty20 Cup this month.

Michael Vaughan has ruled out any possibility of making a return during The Ashes saying he requires more time to recover.