Dropped catches missed run outs and a hard fought
hundred by Australian captain Ricky Ponting has put the
visitors in a strong position

An extended Sri Lankan squad has been named with Jayasuriya and Vass carrying injuries ahead of the first Test against Pakistan.

Five wickets from veteran left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique ensured that Bangladesh sealed a series victory over the visiting Kenyans

Australia have named an unchanged side for the second Test against South Africa, which starts on Friday.

Pakistan eased to a four-wicket win in the third and final ODI at Colombo’s SSC ground, clinching the series 2-0 as they did so

England levelled their three-Test series against India following a stunning final day’s effort with the ball, Shaun Udal taking 4-14

The ICC has made Twenty20 cricket an official part of the international calendar from 2007, with a World Cup set down for 2009.

Andrew Flintoff provided the backbone of England’s eventual total of 191 in Mumbai, setting the home side 313 to win.

Injury woes have gripped the career of Sachin Tendulkar once more, as the Indian batsman will miss the one-day series against England.

Shane Bond has been passed fit and returns to the New Zealand squad named for the third Test in Napier starting this Saturday.