August16 Akhtar set to miss out by: Matt Pitt Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar is unlikely to be risked in the final Test against England – although some changes are expected for Pakistan.
August15 First ODI called off by: Sudeep Popat The first ODI of the Unitech Cup tri-series, between Sri Lanka and South Africa, has been called off, in the wake of yesterday’s blast.
August15 West Indies name “Super Stars” by: James Nixon A West Indian team to contest the richest prize in cricketing history has been named to take on South Africa in November this year.
August15 Proteas await security review by: James Nixon South Africa have decided to remain in Sri Lanka until an independent security evaluation is done on whether it is safe for the team.
August15 Shoaib ruled out of Oval Test by: James Nixon Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against England at the Oval.
August15 Mortaza destroys Kenya by: Sean Bennett Bangladesh have completed a clean sweep of their ODI series in Kenya, thanks to six wickets from Mashrafe Mortaza
August15 Lee: I’m faster and smarter by: James Nixon Brett Lee has issued a warning to England ahead of the Ashes series saying he can bowl even faster and is now a smarter bowler.
August14 Dizzy: No chance for first Test by: James Nixon Jason Gillespie believes he will be axed from the squad selected for the first Ashes Test that starts in 100 days today.
August14 Blast near Indian team hotel by: Sudeep Popat A bomb blast has rocked Colombo, 10 minutes away from the hotel the Indian team has been put up at.
August14 Tri-series all but over by: James Nixon The South African and Indian cricket teams are close to leaving Sri Lanka following the bomb blast in Colombo earlier today.
