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Wilson wills rain to relent

The weather may be in danger of ruining Ireland’s one-day international with Australia but wicketkeeper Gary Wilson believes, if the match in Belfast does go ahead, adverse conditions could favour the hosts.

Bravo fined for Gayle comments

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for criticising the umpires involved in Chris Gayle’s dismissal in Tuesday’s second one-day international defeat to England at the Kia Oval.

Meaker and Woakes ready to follow Finn

Rob Barnett

Steven Finn is set to continue his new-ball partnership with James Anderson at Headingley Carnegie, but they will be followed by bowlers who have so far not played in this NatWest Series. Two may be Stuart Meaker and Chris Woakes.

Gibson envies England's green pastures

Rob Barnett

England’s cricket set-up is “the envy of the world”, according Ottis Gibson - West Indies' head coach who was once part of it and is now having to deal with the consequences of what he helped to create.

Warner revels in opportunity to adapt

Callum Dent

David Warner believes matches against Leicestershire and Ireland will help Australia acclimatise to the conditions they are set to face in the NatWest Series against England.

Australia off to perfect start

Callum Dent

David Warner and Clint McKay excelled as Australia got their tour of England under way with a convincing 102-run Duckworth/Lewis victory over Leicestershire in a rain-affected match at Grace Road.

Australia off to perfect start

Callum Dent

Live images from Grace Road where David Warner and Clint McKay excelled as Australia got their tour of England under way with a convincing 102-run Duckworth/Lewis victory over Leicestershire.

Bell ready to go steady with Cook

Ian Bell is hoping his 'new' opening partnership with Alastair Cook can serve England’s one-day team handsomely for years to come.

Hussey predicts fierce contest

David Hussey is anticipating a hard-fought battle when Australia take on England in five NatWest Series one-day internationals. "We will have to be at our best," said the experienced middle-order batsman.

Watson hails brilliant Bell

Shane Watson is far from surprised by Ian Bell’s recent resurgence in the one-day arena and has labelled the England batsman a "world-class player".