A petition to have New Zealand and England share the 2019 Cricket World Cup trophy has been rejected.
James Anderson believes he will be ready in time for England's opening Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston next month.
Australia great Steve Waugh said the Aussies have "no excuses" in the upcoming Ashes series in England.
Zimbabwe all-rounder Solomon Mire has announced his retirement from international cricket, and more players could follow the same route.
Veteran Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga will retire from ODI cricket with the first match of a three-match series against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh were comfortable with the high level of security as they became the first team to visit Sri Lanka since the bombings, said Tamim Iqbal.
Former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs has questioned the side's effort at the recently-completed World Cup.
England paceman Mark Wood has set his sights on recovering from injury in time to play a role in the Ashes against Australia.
