An England side minus their captain must survive a final-day barrage from South Africa if they are to save the opening Test. Set an unlikely 364 to win thanks largely to Hashim Amla's classy century, the tourists lost Andrew Strauss

England have confirmed their intention to query South Africa's controversial delay before asking for an lbw review against Stuart Broad on day three.

West Indies' final pair held on to take the third Test in Perth through to a fifth and final day as Australia came within one wicket of bowling out the tourists.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been banned for two one-day internationals due to his side's slow over-rate in the second ODI against in Nagpur, which Sri Lanka won by three wickets.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against India. Mathews suffered a thigh injury during his decisive 37 not out in the second one-dayer at Nagpur.

Younus Khan could return to the international game in January, but has left doubts over whether he will resume his role as Pakistan captain.

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has hit out at the auction regulations in the Indian Premier League. The IPL had barred Pakistan players with existing contracts but last week announced non-contracted compatriats could be bought.

South Africa lose AB de Villiers before tea as South Africa build a significant lead on day four.

All-rounder Shane Watson came to Australia's rescue to leave West Indies praying for a miracle as the third Test at the WACA Ground enters its final day.

West Indies finished day four of the third Test against Australia at 9-308 after being set 359 for victory at the WACA Ground in Perth.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been banned for two one-day internationals for his team's slow over rate during the second match against Sri Lanka.

NSW opener Phillip Hughes boosted his hopes of a Test recall with a brilliant 122 in the Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria in Newcastle.

South Australia batsman Michael Klinger's stoic resistance has not prevented Western Australia taking control of the Sheffield Shield match in Adelaide.

Pakistan opener Salman Butt has scored a determined 153 to help the tourists reach 4-270 at stumps on day one of their three-day tour match against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval.

Former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson believes Pakistan's bowlers are more than capable of causing Australia problems in the upcoming three-Test series.

Tillakaratne Dilshan hammered a second successive century to power Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the second one-day international.

Graeme Swann batted England back into contention with a career-best innings of 85 on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park.

Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan raised hopes of an international comeback soon, saying he would be available for the team whenever needed.

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