Cricket news

England lost four wickets for 12 runs late on as they ended day three on 180-6 in their second innings - 205 runs ahead of New Zealand.

Sri Lanka are waiting to see if pace bowler Chanaka Welegedara can shake off a foot injury in time for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Three players from Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals have been arrested over allegations of spot-fixing.

England captain Alastair Cook is adamant there will be no complacency in his ranks ahead of their Test series with New Zealand.

Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident that he will be fit to lead the Aussies in their upcoming Ashes campaign.

Opening batsman Alviro Petersen has been drafted into South Africa's Champions Trophy squad to replace the injured Graeme Smith.

Matt Prior admitted that the team matters more to him than individual accolades after winning the England Cricketer of the Year award.

New Zealand have received a boost with the news that Tim Southee will be fit to face England in this week's first Test at Lord's.

Scott Borthwick starred with both bat and ball as Durham beat Surrey by five wickets to move to the top of the Division One table.

England chief selector Geoff Miller says Eoin Morgan might struggle to get back into the Test team after committing himself to the IPL.

England have been boosted by the news that Kevin Pietersen is set to return to action earlier than expected from a knee injury.

New Zealand are confident that Tim Southee will be fit for the first Test with England despite injuring his foot on Saturday morning.

National selector Geoff Miller is looking for England to right the wrongs of the winter tour in the two-Test series with New Zealand.

Russell Domingo said it was an "honour" to be named as South Africa's new coach after being announced as Gary Kirsten's successor.

Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan are both in the England squad for the first Test against New Zealand after recovering from elbow injuries.

South Africa coach Gary Kirsten has confirmed he is to quit the post after the ICC Champions Trophy next month for personal reasons.

South Africa opener Graeme Smith has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an ankle injury and will return home for treatment.

South Africa captain AB de Villiers claims any player in their team is capable of turning a one-day international game in their favour.

Misbah-ul-Haq claims Pakistan's tour defeat in South Africa has helped the side mentally prepare for the Champions Trophy next month.

Cricket Australia have defended the decision to move one of England's games to Alice Springs on next winter's Ashes tour Down Under.