Moving on from the top order selection, we observe the three unfortunate players who feature in the middle order of this list.

PCB chairman Shahryar Khan released a statement following the recent bomb attack on Karachi where England are due to play the 3rd ODI.

A pulsating day’s play that saw a Salman Butt hundred and four wickets for Andrew Flintoff ended with England needing 174 more to win.

Likely debutant Brad Hodge may begin his test career later in the week batting at number four, according to Ricky Ponting.

With the form of NZ’s top order a concern, Daniel Vettori says he is keen to open the batting in ODIs if given the chance.

Queensland and Australian all-rounder James Hopes is hoping to still be selected for the tour of New Zealand despite a shoulder injury.

Impressive bowling by Shabbir Ahmed and a brave assault by Pakistan’s batsmen have left the match evenly poised at the end of Day 3.

Michael Vaughan’s knee condition has improved, boosting his chance of recovery for the second test versus Pakistan.

Ganguly misses out again, as India will pose an unchanged squad from that which thrashed Sri Lanka 6-1, as they prepare to face SA.

England took the game further away from Pakistan on Day 2, largely thanks to a magnificent hundred by Marcus Trescothick.