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.

Andrew Strauss took one look at a green and patchy Centurion pitch this morning - and conceded England may have to make a late decision on the balance of their first-Test team.

James Anderson insists England have a long way to go before they can lay claim to being the best team in the world. Their Ashes triumph over Australia this summer means England face South Africa on the back of two

Stuart Broad insists England's poser over their XI to take on hosts South Africa in the first Test at Centurion is an ideal problem to have. They could go with six specialist batsmen or an extra bowler.

India secured a three-run victory over Sri Lanka in a thrilling finish to a high-scoring first one-day international in Rajkot, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Worcestershire have re-signed former Australia opening batsman Phil Jaques as their overseas player for the first half of next season. The 30-year-old played for them in 2006 and 2007.

Rain in Napier denied New Zealand the chance to claim a series win on the final day against Pakistan. Chasing 208 to win, the hosts needed a further 118 from a minimum of 23 overs when rain came, leaving the

Fast bowler Clinton McKay will make his debut for Australia in the third Test against the West Indies after fellow Victoria quick Peter Siddle was forced out by injury. Leg-spinning all-rounder Steve Smith has been sent to Perth as cover

The ICC has announced the schedule for February's ICC 2010 World Twenty20 Qualifier tournament, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates. Both finalists progress to the Caribbean.

Makhaya Ntini stands on the verge of a piece of cricketing history and his 100th Test cap will be a source of great national, as well as personal pride.

Stuart Broad is about to embark on what may be the defining stage of his Test career - as a pivotal all-round influence. This morning he announced he would pass up the 2010 Indian Premier League.