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Scotland boosted by eligibility ruling

Six county players have been cleared to represent Scotland with approval from the ICC under its exceptional circumstances guidelines. They are Neil Carter, Richard Coughtrie, Matt Machan, David Murphy, Rob Taylor and Iain Wardlaw.

Dutch reveal CB40 grounds

The Netherlands have named the venues for their six home games in the 2013 Clydesdale Bank 40.

Coleman and Cross earn Scotland deals

Warwickshire’s Frederick Coleman and Nottinghamshire’s Matthew Cross have been awarded Cricket Scotland development retainers.

Ireland v England seats on sale

Tickets for England’s one-day international with Ireland on Tuesday 3 September 2013 are on sale. It will be played at Malahide Castle, whose all-seater venue will have the largest capacity for a game in Ireland.

Porterfield and Wilson ride to raise funds

Warwickshire’s Will Porterfield and Surrey’s Gary Wilson, both Ireland internationals, have raised almost £30,000 for Cancer Research UK by completing a 380-mile bike ride from Cork to Belfast over five days.

Davey and Wilkin sign on

Youngsters Josh Davey and Ollie Wilkin have signed new contracts with Middlesex, the latter having decided to end his studies at Loughborough University. Davey has penned a one-year and Wilkin a two-year deal.

Ireland denied by precipitation

Ireland crashed out of the World Twenty20 at the first hurdle after their clash with West Indies was abandoned due to torrential rain.

Sickness threat to Ireland hopes

Ireland's squad have been struck by illness on the eve of their do-or-die World Twenty20 clash with West Indies at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium.

Watson too sharp for Ireland

Dave Clark

Ireland failed to overcome a dismal start to their World Twenty20 campaign as they were beaten in their opening Group B match against Australia.

Kamran shines for Pakistan

Kamran Akmal struck a superb unbeaten 92 as Pakistan chased down an imposing target of 186 to beat rivals India by five wickets in Monday’s World Twenty20 warm-up match at Colombo.