Jacques Kallis hit a splendid unbeaten century to carry South Africa from a position of peril into one of some strength on the opening day of the first Test. They closed on 262 for four at Centurion.

Graeme Swann accepts England "messed up" their decision review tactics but maintains they did not make any other errors despite South Africa gaining the upper hand on day one of the opening Test.

Michael Vaughan has hailed Andrew Strauss' fledgling tenure as England captain and believes the side can win the Test series in South Africa.

Azeem Rafiq has conceded the magnitude of being awarded the England Under-19 captaincy for the ICC World Cup in January has yet to fully sink in.

ICC president David Morgan expects day/night Test matches to be introduced within two years. "There is no reason why it wouldn't be attractive in England," said the former ECB chairman.

The England women's selectors have named a 15-strong squad to tour India from February 15 to March 9. Charlotte Edwards leads a side including the uncapped Staffordshire spinner Danielle Wyatt.

Kent are boosted by the announcement that pace bowler Robbie Joseph and all-rounder Darren Stevens have both signed contract extensions.

Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq has been appointed England captain for the ICC Under-19 World Cup, which takes place in New Zealand in January.

Lancashire have rescheduled their home Friends Provident T20 fixture against Worcestershire to avoid a potential clash with the England football team. The Twenty20 match at Old Trafford has been moved from Friday July 2 to Monday July 5.

Australia are in a commanding position after day one of the third Test against West Indies at the WACA, with hometown hero Mike Hussey poised to become the hosts' first centurion of the series.