A mythical statistic attributes one third of India's road accidents to drivers craning their neck out to catch a glimpse of Sachin Tendulkar reaching a century on a television set in a roadside shop.

Peter Forrest has been included in the Australia Test squad for the tour of the West Indies with Shaun Marsh overlooked.

Andrew Strauss insists nobody is guaranteed a place in the England Test team and has urged the fringe players to grab their chance.

Ravi Bopara feels it is vital that England’s batsmen do not become obsessed with how to play spin on their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Samit Patel admits he is excited by the prospect of challenging for a place in the England Test team to play Sri Lanka.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has called the ICC World Twenty20 qualifier that begins in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday "the biggest development event in cricket history".

Graham Gooch has called for world cricket to put its house in order at the start of an England tour of Sri Lanka which has coincided with more allegations of corruption.

Team director Andy Flower believes England have improved against the threat of spin ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid says he knew the time was right to confirm his retirement from all forms of the game.

New Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore has is looking forward to the challenge of taking charge of a third Asian team and is confident the side can improve their standing in world cricket.