West Indies crash out-of-form Sarwan

West Indies have drop knowledgeable but out-of-form batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan from their 13-member squad for the third Test against India. Kieran Powell has been name to take Sarwan's place in the squad. The 21-year-old left-hander is the Leeward Islands opener and a normal member of the West Indies A team. There are no other changes to the squad from the second Test in Barbados which broken in a draw. India holds a 1-0 series lead in the three-match...

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Cook: Broad appearance still not a worry

England have troubles to address if they are to fight back in the NatWest Series, but captain Alastair Cook is not panic yet about Stuart Broad's form. Broad was wicketless once more at Lord's - he has yet to strike in three 50-over fixtures next to Sri Lanka so far - having learn before start of play yesterday that he must also fork out 50% of his match fee for losing his temper at Headingley. Broad will head for his home ground of Trent Bridge...

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'Strange' end can't stop Sri Lanka

Angelo Mathews confused both his own captain and England's Alastair Cook with his resolve to ensure team-mate Dinesh Chandimal put a Lord's hundred. Cook was even enthused to propose the "gods of cricket" might have view the bizarre end to this NatWest Series match with "revulsion", as Sri Lanka briefly in danger to blow certain victory for the sake of one batsman's personal attainment. As it was, 21-year-old Chandimal finished an unbeaten 105...

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Son, new business stay Sachin busy

A new business venture and impart batting tips to son Arjun are two things that Sachin Tendulkar is currently focusing on before he starts intent on the upcoming England series. The iconic batsman has been frequently visiting the MCC cricket conservatory to coach his 11-year-old son, Arjun - and transitory on tips to other people using the enclosed nets there. An honorary life member of the association, Tendulkar, who has be staying at a possessions...

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