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Paul Collingwood has flown to Bangladesh to join up with the England squad earlier than expected after his wife gave birth to a baby girl yesterday. Read full story plus other World Cup build-up here.
Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has raised questions over venue choices for the upcoming World Cup, as the new Pallekele Stadium in Kandy is forced to cancel warm-up matches because of monsoon rain. Read the news round-up here.
Chris Tremlett has re-joined the England squad as a reserve player for the imminent World Cup tournament in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Read full story plus other news here.
The Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata could still host England’s World Cup group match against India, despite the International Cricket Council ruling it “would not be ready in time”. Read full story here, plus other cricket news.
Brendon McCullum’s double century against India has ensured New Zealand were able to force a draw in their second Test against India on the subcontinent. Read more at http://blogs.bettor.com/McCullum-scores-double-ton-in-drawn-Hyderabad-Test-a41481.
Australia were denied a last chance for a victory on their tour of India when the third one-day international was washed out without a ball being bowled. To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/India-take-one-day-series-against-Australia-after-washout-a36124
India have inflicted more pain on Australia on the subcontinent, with Virat Kohli making a career-high ODI score of 118 and Suresh Raina a quickfire 71 not out as the home side claimed a five-wicket victory with seven balls to spare in Vishakhapatnam. Read the full article at http://blogs.bettor.com/Kohli-and-Raina-bat-India-to-victory-over-Australia-a35179.
Australia have slipped to their lowest position in the ICC’s Test rankings – fifth – after their 2-0 series loss to India. They now sit behind the old enemy, England, who now sit in fourth place on the table ahead of the sides’ 2010/11 Ashes series. Read the full article at http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-Ashes-underdogs-after-Test-ranking-drop-a33649
India have taken a clean sweep of their two Test series against Australia after cruising to a seven-wicket victory in Bangalore today and in the process becoming the first team to to successfully chase down a 200-plus fourth innings target in Bangalore. Read more at http://blogs.bettor.com/India-wrap-up-2-0-series-win-against-Australia-a33570.
Australia have built a 185 run lead over India in their second innings in Bangalore, but with only three wickets in hand heading into day five of the Test, India look to be on track to claim victory in what could be another thrilling finish. Read more at http://blogs.bettor.com/India-vs-Australia-Bangalore-Test-day-four-review-a33312.