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Australia to face Scots and Irish
Scotland and Ireland have arranged matches against world champions Australia in 2009 and 2010. Ricky Ponting's side will face Scotland at the end of next year's Ashes tour and will face Ireland the following year as part of their build-up to a one-day series against England.
12 May 2008, 11:55 AM
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Hoggard recalled to England squad
Matthew Hoggard has been included in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand next week. Hoggard impressed taking three wickets for the England Lions against the tourists last week. Fellow pace bowler Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out with a side strain.
11 May 2008, 1:19 PM
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Vaughan feeling the heat
Michael Vaughan admits he is feeling the pressure after failing to make a half-century ahead of England's opening Test match with New Zealand. The Yorkshire batsman, who has made just 135 runs in seven innings for his county, says he is struggling to justify his place in the national side.
10 May 2008, 7:20 PM
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Flintoff ruled out for England
Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of England's first two Test matches against New Zealand after sufferinga side strain during Lancashire's County Championship match on Friday. The all-rounder, who has not played international cricket for over a year, had declared himself fit after fighting back to full fitness following his ankle problem.
10 May 2008, 1:23 PM
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Ramprakash critical of Shah treatment
Mark Ramprakash has criticised England's treatment of Owais Shah and called for him to be given an extended run in the side this summer. The Middlesex batsman toured Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the winter but was overlooked in favour of Ravi Bopara and Andrew Strauss for all six Tests.
9 May 2008, 1:40 PM
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Clarke given compassionate leave
Michael Clarke will miss the beginning of Australia's three-Test tour to the West Indies after being given compassionate leave. The vice captain, who will be absent for 'private family reasons', will now travel separately from the rest of the squad which will leave on Saturday ahead of the opening Test on May 22.
9 May 2008, 10:48 AM
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Flintoff: I'm ready
Andrew Flintoff insists he is ready to fire England to glory in this summer's Test series against New Zealand and has urged selectors to pick him for the opening match next week. The Lancashire all-rounder has not played international cricket for over a year, but is now hoping to force himself back into the equation.
9 May 2008, 9:49 AM
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Bracewell to quit Black Caps
John Bracewell will quit his role as coach of the New Zealand cricket team when his contract expires in April 2009. Bracewell, who has spent the past five years in charge of the Black Caps, has been linked with a move back to Gloucestershire after enjoying a successful spell with the County side.
9 May 2008, 9:22 AM
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Wright century digs Lions out of a hole
Luke Wright blitzed a brilliant hundred as England Lions dug themselves out of serious trouble to reach 280 all out on the opening day against New Zealand. The 23-year-old Sussex all rounder did his hopes of a Test debut no harm whatsoever with a superb knock after the Liions had slumped to 89 for five after they had won the toss and batted.
8 May 2008, 7:46 PM
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Botham advises Flintoff not to rush back
Andrew Flintoff will put his career on the line if he returns to Test cricket against New Zealand next Thursday. That is the verdict of England legend and Flintoff's long-time friend and mentor - Sir Ian Botham.
8 May 2008, 6:26 PM
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