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Geoff Miller has had a meeting with Michael Vaughan to dispel differences over the selection of fast bowler Darren Pattinson for the second Test against South Africa

Miller and Vaughan settle differences

India will back Pakistan as the Champions Trophy venue despite concerns about security from players from non-Asian countries

India backs Pakistan as Champions Trophy venue

Terming the new umpire referral system a 'review process' as opposed to a challenge process, Dave Richardson, the ICC's general manager, was confident it would work well on a long-term basis with plenty of room for improvement

'Review will eradicate obvious errors' - Richardson

23-Jul-2008•Jamie Alter at the SSC

Joubert Strydom quits as selection chairman

Joubert Strydom has decided to end his term as the South African chairman of selectors to pursue his business interests. Strydom was part of the selection panel for four years before heading the committee in August last year

A packed Rose Bowl will miss out on Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss for Twenty20 Finals Day this Saturday. England's opening pair were to do battle for Essex and Middlesex respectively, but have been told to rest ahead of the third Test against South Afr

Cook and Strauss miss out for Finals Day

Darren Pattinson, England's shock selection for the second Test at Headingley, fully expects to make way for Ryan Sidebottom when the squad for the Edgbaston Test is unveiled by the selectors on Saturday morning

Pattinson hopeful of future England call

The number of Kolpak players in county cricket could be set for a drastic reduction after the European Union decided on a new interpretation of the employment law

EU ruling could spell end to Kolpaks

A round-up of the Emerging Players matches that took place on July 20

Dhawan 184 sets up thrilling win

The ICC and ECB have reaffirmed their support for the mandatory release of Associate players from county cricket to take part in international matches and the priority of FTP events

Boards reaffirm commitment to Associates

A round-up of the latest contributions from Australian players in the counties

Victoria's Pattinson in shock England call

The two main topics of conversation before the first Test was the to-be trialled umpiring referral system, and Ajantha Mendis, the unorthodox spinner who is in line to make his debut

We welcome referral system - Kumble

22-Jul-2008•Jamie Alter in Colombo

Stanford Superstars Twenty20 squad announced

A 32-member Stanford Superstars Twenty20 squad has been announced for the US$20 million winner-takes-all match against England on November 1

The ICC will hold a teleconference on Thursday to decide on whether the Champions Trophy should go ahead as scheduled in Pakistan or be shifted out to in case countries are not satisfied with the security situation there

Pakistan verdict on Thursday

The opportunity to defend Australia's Champions trophy title could lure Matthew Hayden, the opening batsman, into touring Pakistan in September, despite fears of player safety during the tournament

Hayden 'open' to touring Pakistan

Saqib Ali, who captained United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup in Pakistan, feels the team needs to play at least A teams from the top countries in order to improve

We need to play teams from top countries - Saqib

Rahul Dravid, the former Indian captain, has said it would be wrong to concentrate on tackling Ajantha Mendis alone before the three-Test series against Sri Lanka commences on Wednesday at the SSC in Colombo

It's a mistake to focus on Mendis alone - Dravid

Canada have confirmed they will take partin the four-nation Twenty20 which is being held in their country after finally signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the tournament sponsors

Canada confirmed for four-nation Twenty20

Gloucestershire have announced that Carl Greenidge, who was already leaving the county at the end of the season, is quitting with immediate effect

Greenidge and Gloucestershire part company