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England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of third Test against Pakistan after tearing a muscle in his calf. The 25-year-old was forced to leave the ground on day four of England's 330-run triumph at Old Trafford on Monday after pulling up while bowling. INJURY NEWS: @benstokes38 has been ruled out of the third Investec Test against PAK with a torn right calf #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/LRdETODSYi — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 27, 2016 ECB has confirmed that an MRI scan detected the tear and the Durham player will be reviewed by the medical team next week. Stokes has scored 1429 runs in 25 Tests at an average of 33.23. The third Test will be played on Wednesday at Edgbaston. England squad: Alastair Cook (capt), James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Gary Ballance, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, James Vince, Chris Woakes

Despite the protests in Zimbabwe over civil and economic issues, the New Zealand’s 15-man Test squad led by Kane Williamson arrived in the African continent for a two-Test series. The Black Caps will play a three-day warm-up fixture starting on July 22 in the capital. "It's nice to finally be here. We had a good tour here last year, so I'm sure it will be much the same," Tom Latham, the New Zealand opener, said . "It was a good week of preparation for us in South Africa. "It was good to catch up with the guys. We want to win every game, like we do on most tours. "It's nice to have everyone back, everyone is fully fit. We'll get the warm-up game out of the way and then focus on the two Tests." The first official Test gets underway on July 28, followed by the second on August 6. Both matches will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. New Zealand previous toured Zimbabwe in July 2015 for a limited-overs s...

England skipper Alastair Cook announced that right-arm medium pace bowler Jake Ball will make his Test debut when England meet Pakistan at Lord’s on July 14. Ball, 25, has been named in the playing XI for the first Test against Pakistan as a replacement for James Anderson, who was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. . @JakeBall to make his debut tomorrow! He says; "I probably won't get much sleep tonight" #EngvPak pic.twitter.com/rBD9nLfIDQ — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 13, 2016 The Nottinghamshire pacer has been included in three previous Test squads, but he has finally been handed a chance to be a part of playing 11. “Jake will make his debut,” confirmed captain Alastair Cook. “Unfortunately Jimmy has missed out but it's a great opportunity for Jake. "He's got wicket-taking balls in him, the ability to get good players out on flat wickets, and he puts the ball in good areas with good pace." Ball has established himself ...

Australian spinner Brad Hogg has quit the Perth Scorchers after spending the glorious five year spell with the club and will start afresh with a different Big Bash League outfit. He is tipped to join the Melbourne Renegades. However, no official announcement has been announced from the club, but the Scorchers head coach Justin Langer confirmed that the 45-year-old was leaving the WACA Ground. Hogg has started his Big Bash career in 2011-12 season, since then has been a leading wicket taker with 46 wickets at 21.82. "Very disappointing," Langer told reporters. "I know [where he's going], but I can't tell you where he's going. But he's leaving the Scorchers. I'm really disappointed about that. What can I say? I'm personally disappointed, professionally disappointed, but it's his decision and life goes on. "In my opinion he's made a wrong decision, that's okay, that's not my business. But I can go to bed ...

Worcestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Cox has committed his long-term future by signing a new four-year contract, that will keep him at New Road until at least 2020. The 24-year-old, who had left one year on his existing deal has now agreed to remain with Steve Rhodes’s side for the next four years. Worcestershire keeper-batsman Ben Cox has signed a new four year contract unti the end of the 2020 season. — Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) June 30, 2016 "I'm a Worcester boy through and through - to sign for another four years is brilliant," Cox said . "I've been here since I was nine-years-old and never thought of leaving. I want to play my cricket here." Cox becomes the 10th player to extend a new long-term contract at New Road in the last 10 months.

Former Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble has been appointed as the new coach of the national side for the next 12 months. The 45-year-old first assignment will be India's four-Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. The BCCI President Anurag Thakur confirmed the news in a press conference at Dharamsala. The BCCI announces the appointment of Mr. Anil Kumble as Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team for one year. pic.twitter.com/yZNohzFfwc — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2016 The Bengaluru-born former cricketer now fills the void left by Duncan Fletcher following the end of the ICC World Cup 2015. In his 18-years of glorious career, Kumble has appeared in 132 Tests and 271 ODIs. He claimed a combined total of 956 wickets in Tests and ODIs, which is the third highest in the planet after Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan. Anil Kumble the new Indian coach. Wonderful news for a great man! Best wishes, buddy! 🏏 — KP (@KP24) June 23, 2016 Ma...

Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has stated that he is currently focussed on leading his side well during their forthcoming tour to England. Asked about the announcement regarding his Test cricket future, Misbah-ul-Haq insisted that his only focus, for now, is to guide his side well on their tour to England.  However, according reports , the 42-year-old has held talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his future and is expected to make a final call after completing the tour.  "He has informed the PCB he will decide on whether he will continue to play Test cricket after the series in England," the source said. "Right now, I am just focusing on the four Tests in England because if we want to show everyone our top three ranking in Test cricket is not based around our wins in the UAE we need to put up a good show against England,” the skipper said in an interview.

Sri Lanka Cricket have announced the following national players to join the ODI squad on the ongoing tour of England. All-rounder Farveez Maharoof All-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka Leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna Off-spinner Suraj Randiv and Batsman Upul Tharanga They will fly to the UK to join the current Sri Lankan squad for the ODI series, starts from June 21.

Sri Lankan seamer bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has announced his retirement from Test cricket in order to concentrate his attention on the shorter formats ODI and T20 cricket. “I would like to retire from playing test cricket with immediate effect,” the 33-year-old said in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). “After much thought, I believe it is the right time to retire and I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection.” Lankan pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara quits Test Cricket to focus his attention on the sport's shorter formats pic.twitter.com/x2IcIyVVcj — TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) June 1, 2016 Kulasekara has claimed 48 test wickets from 21 matches since making his debut against New Zealand in 2005.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, whose contract was due to expire in April 2017 - has extended his contract until after 2019 World Cup, to be played in England and Wales from May-July 2019. The 41-year-old will now be with the Black Caps after the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was appointed as head coach after replacing John Wright on 20 July, 2012 and has shown an outstanding success, guided New Zealand to finish runners-up in the 2015 World Cup that was held in Australia-New Zealand and as semi-finalists in the World T20. Signed... pic.twitter.com/tCt81Wb6s3 — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 26, 2016 "Mike's the most successful coach in New Zealand cricket history and, in my opinion, the best selector we've ever had," NZC chief executive David White said . "To have him committed to the Black Caps until after the next World Cup is great news for all concerned." Black Caps are currently ranked number one in T20s, ranked number two ...