Kevin Pietersen believes he has finally ironed out the technical flaws that plagued his preparations for the first Test against Bangladesh. He returned to near his best form, but fell one short of a century.

Zimbabwe 64-6 v West Indies

Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell believes that Northamptonshire’s move for Virender Sehwag in the Friends Provident t20 will further enhance the quality of the Twenty20 competition.

Former England cricket captain Mike Gatting has joined Sport England and JustGiving in urging sports clubs across England to capitalise on a new opportunity to raise money online.

Andrew Strauss and Charlotte Edwards will be swapping their cricket whites for paintbrushes and overalls when they launch this year’s NatWest CricketForce at Harrow St Mary’s CC on March 26.

Lancashire have received the go-ahead for their £32million plan to redevelop Old Trafford. It is hoped the decision will mean Lancashire can secure a Test match future at their headquarters.

India batsman Virender Sehwag is set to play for Northamptonshire in this summer's Friends Provident t20, subject to approval from the BCCI.

England 374-3 v Bangladesh Close

Alastair Cook hit a superb unbeaten 158 and Kevin Pietersen a fluent 99 to help England establish an utterly dominant position in the opening Test of the series. They closed day one on 374 for three.

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club have outlined their plans for the fast-approaching NatWest CricketForce weekend.

The decision review system is “here to stay”, says ICC general manager of cricket David Richardson - and may even be used in next year’s World Cup.

England captain Alastair Cook has seen one of his first-choice seamers ruled out of the Bangladesh series in Graham Onions, but is hopeful Stuart Broad is fit to lead the attack in the first Test.

Whilst Dinton CC enjoyed unprecedented success on the field last season, the club are working hard to ensure that it is not just a flash in the pan.

Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons believes Raqibul Hasan is “a confused kid” whose shock retirement on the eve of the first Test against England in Chittagong was a “rash, emotional decision”.

The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Zulqarnain Khan, today launched the Sport for Life! Centre at Mirpur International Cricket Stadium.

Dirk Nannes has revealed that his friendship with Nottinghamshire favourite David Hussey was a major factor in his decision to join the club for this season’s revamped Friends Provident t20.

An attacking mindset and strong performances from the bowling unit have been behind Australia’s success in the Chappell-Hadlee series in New Zealand, according to captain Ricky Ponting.

Gloucestershire are looking forward to a future of “regular international cricket” in Bristol, following Bristol City Council's approval for a £10million redevelopment of their Nevil Road ground.

Bangladesh’s plans for the first Test against England in Chittagong were thrown into confusion following Raqibul Hasan’s announcement that he has retired from international cricket, aged 22.

Australia wrapped up the Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand with a game to play thanks to a six-wicket Duckworth-Lewis victory in Auckland.