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Offspinner Johan Botha has been named in South Africa's squad for the two Tests against India next month, marking his return after the 2008 tour of Bangladesh

Graeme Smith, the South African captain, and Morne Morkel, one half of his hostile new-ball pair, have climbed to career-best rankings after South Africa's resounding victory in the fourth Test at the Wanderers.

Andrew Strauss has defended his decision to sit out of England's tour of Bangladesh, saying it is an effort to save himself from burn-out during a busy 18-month period which includes the Ashes series and the World Cup

Cricinfo's list of the cricketers whose form, reputation or potential - or star appeal - makes them the most sought-after by the franchises in Tuesday's auction

India may have been bowled out for 243 in the morning session but Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons fears the hosts might have spoiled the second day by losing three wickets

Andrew Strauss has been rested for England's forthcoming tour of Bangladesh, but he may yet miss more matches for England after his team was fined for maintaining a slow over rate during the course of South Africa's victory in the final Test of the series

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is expected to be fit again for international cricket in March 2010

Alastair Cook has been named as England's Test captain for their tour of Bangladesh in February and March, after the selectors opted to rest the regular captain Andrew Strauss as well as their leading strike bowler, James Anderson

Nathan Hauritz continued his resurgence after being challenged by the chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch to step up in the dying stages of Tests

This was a big season for Ricky Ponting's men

The Pakistan captain conceded that leadership may have affected his output, but insisted that he would like to continue as captain

The Pakistan coach, believes the board needs to organise specialist fielding training camps across Pakistan in order to improve standards in the national side

The ICC could allow Australian and English umpires to stand in the Ashes series later this year

Ben Hilfenhaus' long-running knee injury is putting him in serious doubt for the start of Australia's tour of New Zealand next month

After weeks of uncertainty, the league has finally devised a 'silent tiebreaker bid' that, it considers, would end the impassé with regard to equal franchise bids for a player

Yesterday, Virender Sehwag shot from the hip and today Sachin Tendulkar used the weight of his reputation to deflect hard questions on Sehwag's statement

Most franchises agree the Pakistan players are a good bet, but wish to remain cautious about buying them largely due to the strained relations between India and Pakistan since the Mumbai attacks

Riyaz Pathan has been reported for an illegal bowling action during Canada's match against Zimbabwe during a Group C match of the Under-19 World Cup

The plays of the day from the fourth and final day at the Wanderers

Ijaz Butt has denied rumours that Saeed Anwar will conduct a coaching camp for Pakistan batsmen after the team returns from Australia