New Zealand has retained the same line-up for the second test against Zimbabwe, while the home side have one addition.

A five-wicket haul by Glenn McGrath was Australia’s only positive as England, for whom Strauss scored 106, took command at Old Trafford

In a surprise move Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipathy Balaji have been left out of the Tri-Nation Series in Zimbabwe

Just fourteen overs of play were possible on a rain-ravaged third day of the Third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford

England have dominated the later stages of the second day at Old Trafford, to take a firm grip on the important third test.

NZC’s CEO Martin Sneddon has announced a revised home summer schedule, including Australia, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

A majestic innings of 166 from Michael Vaughan put England on top, before a late flury of wickets brought Australia back into the game.

Glenn McGrath has stunningly been declared fit to play in the third test at Old Trafford, and he and Lee have both been selected.

Australian opening bowlers Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath have both recovered well from injury troubles, and may yet play at Old Trafford.

Sri Lanka have defeated India by 19 runs to take the Indian Oil Cup capping off a fantastic tournament for the team.