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The ECB have confirmed that Kevin Pietersen will not play in the upcoming T20 and one-day series and will instead play for Surrey.

Australia star Shane Watson has confirmed that he was approached by an Indian bookmaker during last summer's Ashes series in England.

ICC president Sharad Pawar has said that the one-day series between England and Pakistan will go ahead, despite claims of spot-fixing.

England secured a 3-1 series win against Pakistan with an innings and 225 run-win in a fourth Test hit by spot-fixing allegations.

England are in a dominant position after taking 14 Pakistan wickets on day three of the fourth Test at Lord's.

England recovered from a dreadful start to end day two on 346-7 against Pakistan in the fourth and final Test at Lord's

Virender Sehwag was the star of the show as India defeated New Zealand by 105 runs to make the Tri-Nations final.

Pakistan captain Salman Butt says his side can continue to prove the critics wrong and win the final Test against England at Lord's.

England bowler Steven Finn is confident that Pakistan's batting attack will collapse at Lord's in the fourth Test.

Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels Australia will have the edge in the upcoming Ashes as conditions will not suit England's attack.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting hopes England show the same lack of resolve as four years ago when the Ashes series begins.

Tim Bresnan has been included in a 12-man England squad for the fourth Test against Pakistan, starting at Lord's on Thursday.

Pakistan made it 2-1 in the Test series against England with a nervy four-wicket win at the Oval on Saturday.

Johan Botha has been named as South Africa's new Twenty20 captain following Graeme Smith's decision to step down.

Pakistan are in pole position to secure their first win of the series after England suffered another batting collapse on day three.

Graeme Swann has signed a new deal with Nottinghamshire to keep him with the county until 2012.

England captain Andrew Strauss has backed his team-mates Graeme Swann and Alastair Cook to perform against Pakistan.

Zulqarnain Haider will miss the next two Tests with England after sustaining a finger injury in the second Test defeat at Edgbaston.

Captain Ricky Ponting believes Australia have the ability to beat England 5-0 in the upcoming Ashes series.

Hampshire captain Dominic Cork has praised his side for winning the Friends Provident t20 in dramatic fashion against Somerset.

England have chosen to name an unchanged side to face Pakistan in the third Test at the Oval on Wednesday.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider is a major doubt for the rest of the series against England after aggravating a finger injury.

Hampshire may be forced to recall Kevin Pietersen for Twenty20 finals day after Michael Lumb suffered a season-ending injury.

Kevin Pietersen has been told that he must find a new county next season if he is to carry on playing for England.

England cricketer Kevin Pietersen will not be recalled by Hampshire to play in the Twenty20 Finals Day showpiece.

Stuart Broad has been fined £3,000 for throwing the ball at Pakistan batsman Zulqarnain Haider, but Andrew Strauss has stood by him.

England captain Andrew Strauss has again jumped to the defence of Alastair Cook after he struggled with the bat against Pakistan.

Lancashire coach Peter Moores has insisted that Andrew Flintoff's career is not over despite an injury setback.

Despite losing their final five wickets for just eight runs England remain well on course to beat Pakistan in the second Test.

Pakistan slumped to a new low after being skittled out for 72 before England reached 112-2 at stumps on day one of the second Test.

Sri Lanka fought back on day four to set up a thrilling last day in the third and final Test against India in Colombo.

Graeme Swann believes the recalled Mohammed Yousuf could pose a real threat to England in the second Test at Edgbaston.

England skipper Andrew Strauss feels it is only a matter of time before Kevin Pietersen returns to his best form.

Former England captain Micheal Vaughan has voiced his concerns that Andrew Flintoff may have played his last game for England.

Sri Lanka make a strong start to the third and final Test against India, finishing on 293-4 at stumps on day one in Colombo.

Lancashire have confirmed that all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season.

Andrew Flintoff was forced to delay his comeback from injury after medical staff deemed him not fit enough for one-day cricket.

England have selected the same squad for the second Test with Pakistan after their crushing victory at Trent Bridge.