Michael Clarke, Australia's appointed vice-captain for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies, has pulled out from the tour due to the serious condition of his fiancé's dad.

England batsman Paul Collingwood might have scored just 32 runs in five innings in all forms of cricket in the new season so far, but the Durham all-rounder is looking forward to batting in the nets to prepare for the Test series against New Zealand.

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott is in line for an ECB coaching job despite his critical remarks against English cricket and cricketers in recent years.

Andrew Flintoff's county skipper Stuart Law believes that his Lancashire mate is ready to face New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on May 15.

Former England coach David Lloyd has affirmed that New Zealand will be handed a 3-0 whitewash in the forthcoming Test series from May 15.

LV County Championship day three results.

Lancashire raced to their first championship win of the season when England seamer James Anderson claimed 5-46 to shoot Durham out for a measly 90 during their 232-run victory at Old Trafford.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially warned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the poor quality of pitch prepared for the third Test match between India and South Africa at Kanpur in April.

As England selectors sit down on Sunday to name the squad for the opening Test against New Zealand, they would be worried by all-rounder Paul Collingwood's form and fitness.

Former England skipper and legendary Sir Ian Botham has warned against all-rounder Andrew Flintoff being rushed back into international cricket.