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Windies name Champions Trophy 30

Uncapped batsman Jonathan Carter and left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cotterrell have been included in West Indies’ preliminary 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Clarke struck down by illness

Australia captain Michael Clarke spent the night in hospital after suffering from a bout of gastroenteritis, Cricket Australia has announced.

Pakistan cut Younus

Younus Khan looks set to miss the Champions Trophy after surprisingly being omitted from Pakistan’s preliminary squad of 30.

Perera cushions Sri Lanka victory

Kusal Perera’s international-best 64 put Sri Lanka on course for a 17-run win over Bangladesh at Pallekele in the one-off Twenty20 game, Dinesh Chandimal’s first in charge.

Bangladesh draw series despite Dilshan

Tillakaratne Dilshan’s 125 proved in vain as Bangladesh secured a 1-1 one-day international series draw with Sri Lanka via a three-wicket Duckworth/Lewis win.

New faces for young Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka have named five uncapped players, all under 24, as part of a youthful squad for the one-off Twenty20 international with Bangladesh at Pallekele.

Mixed news for Clarke

Australia expect captain Michael Clarke to be ready for the Ashes after confirming he will be out for the next seven to 10 weeks with back and hamstring injuries.

Ranking boost for England

England are now guaranteed to sit second in the International Cricket Council ODI rankings on the cut-off date of April 1, ensuring they will pick up a cash award of $US75,000.

Rain rules in Hambantota

The second one-day international between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh fell victim to heavy rainfall.

De Villiers masterclass seals series

Matthew Sherry

AB de Villiers profited on some lacklustre Pakistan fielding to strike an assured unbeaten 95 that earned South Africa a 3-2 victory in the ODI series.