Cricket news and results

Fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has denied claims by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that he is retiring from Test cricket with immediate effect.

Steve Harmison does not expect a recall to the England side for the first Ashes Test, despite his impressive bowling against Australia.

Steve Harmison has admitted he is "desperate" to play for England again after being overlooked for the pre-Ashes training squad.

Michael Clarke claims his experience of the 2005 Ashes defeat in England will make him more determined to win this summer.

Andrew Strauss insists that England's high-profile players are treated just the same as the rest of the side in terms of discipline.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has confirmed his retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the age of 34.

Andrew Flintoff has insisted he is fit and desperate to atone for the 5-0 whitewash by Australia when the Ashes gets underway.

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher believes Michael Vaughan has made the right decision if, as expected, he announces his retirement.

Brett Lee is relishing the competition for bowling places in the Australia team and feels he will be in the side for the first Test.

West Indies have levelled the one-day series with India after a comfortable eight-wicket victory in Kingston.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is reportedly set to announce his retirement from first class cricket on Sunday evening.

Kevin Pietersen has given the England selectors a boost with the news that his Achilles is responding well and he is pain free.

Andrew Flintoff warmed up for the forthcoming Ashes clash with a spectacular Twenty20 knock of 93 as Lancashire beat Derbyshire.

The ICC has given the green light to the controversial referrals system to challenge umpire's decisions which will begin in October.

Shane Warne believes England should pick two spinners for the Ashes opener in Cardiff with Adil Rashid partnering Graeme Swann.