Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir is set to be named chief selector by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was let off with a reprimand after being found guilty of showing dissent during the first Test against South Africa.

Kevin Pietersen has urged England's batsmen to learn from their India counterparts if they are to be competitive in the remainder of their ODI series.

Australia struggled with the bat once more as New Zealand maintained a foothold in the first Test with a battling bowling display at the Gabba.

Warwickshire's Jonathan Trott has withdrawn from the England Performance Programme squad to tour India as he needs a break from cricket.

Nottinghamshire seamer Mark Footitt has signed a new one-year deal at Trent Bridge, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2009 season.

Pakistan's Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Gillani, has told the Pakistan Cricket Board every step will be taken to ensure India's tour of the country goes ahead as scheduled early next year.

South Africa are on course for an innings victory over Bangladesh after taking 11 wickets in two sessions on the second day of the first Test.

Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan have been named in the India squad for the remaining four one-day internationals against England.

England and India were left questioning the wisdom of the regulations after bad light secured a 16-run victory for the hosts in the third one-day game.

Sri Lanka had little trouble capitalising on Zimbabwe’s batting capitulation, reaching their victory target in a little over 33 overs to win the first one-day international by six wickets in Harare.

Cricketers across the world have united for ICC Diversity Day and celebrated the unique social qualities of the sport whilst raising awareness of health issues.

Michael Clarke had mixed emotions after his determined knock of 98 helped prop up Australia's modest total of 214 on day one of the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba.

The smog descended on Kanpur to scupper the chances of an absorbing run chase in the third one-day international, with India awarded the match by 16 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Michael Clarke just missed a century as New Zealand bowled Australia out for only 214 on day one of the first Test in Brisbane.

The India government are currently considering whether the national team's scheduled tour of Pakistan will go ahead because of security fears in the strife-torn nation.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith took charge of a rain-shortened first day against Bangladesh, on his way to his 17th Test century out of a total of 299 for one.

ECB has announced some changes to the criteria for ECB Clubmark, effective immediately.

With the support of the ECB and Durham Cricket Board, Sacriston CC held a NatWest CricketForce presentation evening in its Clubhouse as it geared up to being a Showcase Club for the big weekend in April 2009.

Former captain and all-time leading run-scorer Javed Miandad has been named director general of the Pakistan Cricket Board.