Brad Hodge has called into the Australian squad for Ricky Ponting as he is being rested for the next VB Series match against Sri Lanka.

As widely predicted, Chris Cairns today announced his retirement from international cricket.

Shahid Afridi hit a blazing 156, while Inzamam-ul-Haq also struck 119 for a dominant Pakistan on the 2nd day of the 2nd Test.

Led by a devastating century from Sanath Jayasuria, Sri Lanka have cruised to their second win in the VB Series, beating Australia.

Shabbir Ahmed’s 12 month ban for an illegal bowling action will stand following analysis by a bowling review group in Dubai.

Pakistan seem all set for another huge first innings score, as four batsmen hit half-centuries on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against India.

South African legend, Allan Donald, is tipped to become England’s bowling coach when Troy Cooley returns to his native Australia.

Brett Lee has single handily destroyed South Africa with a career best bowling performance of five wickets for 22 runs.

A solitary Test victory and numerous ODI defeats, West Indies cricket took blow after blow in the year 2005, on and off the field.

Sri Lanka will tour New Zealand next January, following confirmation by Sri Lanka CEO Dilip Mendis.