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Woakes determined to stay at summit

Chris Woakes has underlined the importance of England retaining their position at the top of the International Cricket Council ODI rankings.

No result at soggy SWALEC

Matthew Sherry & Chris Devine

The first NatWest Series one-day international between England and South Africa was abandoned as a no-result following persistent rain at the SWALEC Stadium. Only 5.3 overs were possible on a frustrating day.

Bresnan boost for White Rose

Matthew Sherry

Tim Bresnan has been made available for Friends Life t20 finals day after England’s first one-day international was washed out after just 5.3 overs.

Cook surprised by number-one status

Alastair Cook admits his England side were shocked by their rise to the top of the one-day international rankings.

De Villiers aims to limit England's hitters

South Africa limited-overs captain AB de Villiers has hinted his side will target England’s batsmen as they look to knock the hosts off the top of the world rankings for the second time this summer.

Housego ton in vain for Gloucs

Dan Housego struck a brilliant hundred yet still ended up on the losing side as South Africa beat Gloucestershire by three wickets in a 50-over tour match.

England player availability

The ECB has announced the England player availability list for the remainder of the 2012 domestic season.

ECB to trial digital advertising boards

The England & Wales Cricket Board has announced that they will trial use of digital advertising boards at the ‘Cardiff double header’ - where England play South Africa in the NatWest one-day international on Friday 24 August, and the Friends Life t20 finals day on Saturday 25 August at the SWALEC Stadium.

England unveil limited-overs squads

The England selectors have announced squads for the five-match NatWest ODI Series and three-match NatWest International T20 Series against South Africa.

England ascend to ODI summit

England have replaced Australia as the world's leading one-day international team following the annual update of the International Cricket Council rankings.