Team list for the second Test between England and New Zealand at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Australia reach 87-2 at lunch on day one of the first Test against West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica on Thursday.

Australia have decided to bat first after winning the toss in the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston-Jamaica.

As England plot a New Zealand downfall at Old Trafford after the drawn Lord’s Test, skipper Michael Vaughan is confident that the pitch for the second Test from Friday will help his bowlers.

Controversial Australian umpire Darrell Hair will officiate his first Test on Friday after being dumped by the ICC 20 months back for being involved in the forfeited Test at the Oval in August 2006.

Former West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge, who is presently the convenor of selectors has called on his players to believe in themselves and show what they are capable of in the home series against Australia, which starts from Thursday in Jamaica.

England may have been disappointed by the drawn result against New Zealand at Lord's, but the induction of Hampshire seamer Chris Tremlett for the second Test at Old Trafford will keep the hosts in good stead due to the bouncy nature of the track.

Prolific Australian opener Matthew Hayden might miss the opening Test against West Indies in Jamaica due to ankle injury.

Cricket Australia has announced the itinerary for next season's home Tests,one-dayers and Twenty20 internationals against the touring New Zealand and South Africa.

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has ruled out the possibility of retired leg spin king Shane Warne making a return to play next summers Ashes in England.