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ICC defend decision to suspend trio

5:03pm Friday 3rd September 2010

The International Cricket Council has defended its decision to suspend the three players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing' scandal, insisting that there is no conspiracy against Pakistani cricket.

Shahzad called up as Broad cover

4:23pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Stuart Broad suffered discomfort in his groin during practice at the SWALEC Stadium on Friday and England have called up Ajmal Shahzad as pace-bowling cover for their NatWest Twenty20 squad.

Flower focused on the action

3:22pm Friday 3rd September 2010

England coach Andy Flower has ordered his players to focus on on-field matters and not become embroiled in the ongoing furore surrounding opponents Pakistan.

Houllier and MacDonald may team up

3:20pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Gerard Houllier could work alongside current Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald in a director-of-football-type role if he links up with the midlands club.

ICC on top of corruption - Flanagan

1:46pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption chief, has denied the spot-fixing crisis points to failures by the ICC.

Martinez issues N'Zogbia warning

12:09pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has warned winger Charles N'Zogbia he has to prove himself to his team-mates after almost leaving last week.

Reds expecting fully-fit Torres

11:58am Friday 3rd September 2010

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.

Houiller interviewed for Villa job

11:45am Friday 3rd September 2010

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa manager, it is understood.

ICC wrong to suspend trio - Hasan

10:24am Friday 3rd September 2010

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan has accused the International Cricket Council of "trying to play to the public gallery" by suspending the three players allegedly involved in a spot-fixing scam.

Capello hoping England respond

9:23am Friday 3rd September 2010

Fabio Capello is crossing his fingers that intense pressure will continue to bring out the best in him.