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New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second and final Test against England which begins at Headingley on Friday with a knee injury. He picked up the injury during New Zealand's 170-run defeat in the opening match at Lord's and will be replaced - as he was at the home of cricket - as wicket-keeper by captain Brendon McCullum.

Michael Carberry continued his excellent form in the Yorkshire Bank 40 as holders Hampshire extended their lead at the top of Group B with a nine-wicket victory against Lancashire at the Ageas Bowl.

Playing against Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 clash won't be an easy task. And no one knows it better than Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid.

we look back at the Eliminator which saw Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets. Brad Hodge played a starring role with a wonderful unbeaten half-century to take the Royals from a difficult position of 57 for five to victory in the final over when he hit Darren Sammy for two sixes to finally knock Sunrisers Hyderabad out.

Expressing surprise at Pune's decision to withdraw from the T20 league, BCCI clarified that it has had "no direct communication" from Sahara in this regard.

Ray Illingworth, the former Yorkshire and England batsman, has criticised the way Jonny Bairstow was treated by England over the winter.

In a tense chase, Brad Hodge provided the balm over Rajasthan Royals' wounds and ensured a four-wicket win to set up a Qualifier 2 clash with Mumbai Indians.

Durham proved they have the credentials to regain the County Championship after getting the better of title favourties Middlesex on day one at Chester-le-Street

The Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dream run in the IPL came to an end, as they were outdone by the Rajasthan Royals, losing by 4 wickets in the eliminator. Cameron White’s decision to bat first turned out to be disastrous for Hyderabad, as Vikramjeet Malik(2/14) picked up Parthiv Patel and Hanuma Vihari up front and left them [...] Related posts: IPL 2013 live: Rajasthan Royals hold their nerve to pull off remarkable victory IPL 2013 live: Kolkata Knight Riders record easy victory IPL 2013 live: Sunrisers beat Rajasthan to move into fourth

After a huge victory at Lords, the England team management have named the same 12 players for the second Test. Ian Bell who was unavailable on the field for the most part of the match due to tonsillitis, has recovered and is fit to play the final Test. Steven Finn is under the scanner as he [...] Related posts: England v New Zealand Tests live: Bresnan ready and raring to go England v New Zealand 1st Test live: Finn a bit of a worry Anderson back in England squad