Marcus North has stood down as captain of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, citing his own struggle for form as a key reason for his decision

Lions’ left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso and all-rounder Chris Morris are expected to receive their first call-up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squadFirdos

Steve Smith is intent on earning his way into the Australian team as a batsman aloneDaniel Brettig12-Sep-2012Steve Smith was a spinner, No. 6 batsman

A hamstring injury to Mitchell Marsh capped off a disappointing day for Western Australia, who suffered a 14-run loss to South Australia at the WACAES

Vernon Philander, South Africa’s new-ball seamer, has admitted that he would “definitely be a bit concerned” if he was in the same boots as England’s

Hampshire survived a terrific late assault by David Miller, Yorkshire’s South African overseas player, to clinch the Friends Life t20 title by 10 runs

Sachin Tendulkar has officially become a Member of Parliament after taking oath at a ceremony in New DelhiESPNcricinfo staff04-Jun-2012Sachin Tendulka

Ravi Bopara is back in the England Test side for the first match against South Africa at The Oval next week after being included in a 13-man squadAndr

Neil Wagner, the South Africa-born fast bowler, is now eligible to play for New Zealand, the ICC has confirmedESPNcricinfo staff19-Apr-2012Neil Wagner

Australia’s captain Michael Clarke believes the upcoming one-day tour of England will be valuable preparation for next year’s AshesBrydon Coverdale14-