Cricket

Cook backing England to improve: Alastair Cook is confident his side can put recent woes behind them when the one-day series against Pakistan starts on Monday.

Joyce stars for Irish in Mombasa: Ed Joyce's unbeaten half-century gives Ireland hope of victory in their Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya.

SA's Petersen reveals Essex move: South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen reveals he is to join Essex for the first half of the new county season.

England win unusual warm-up match: England's batsmen prosper, but only after their target is revised because England Lions muster just 96 in their warm-up match.

Afghanistan lose landmark match: Afghanistan suffer a seven-wicket loss to Pakistan in their first ever one-day international against a Test-playing nation.

Leicestershire seal Sarwan deal: Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan signs a deal to become Leicestershire's overseas player for 2012.

Tremlett undergoes back surgery: Surrey and England pace bowler Chris Tremlett undergoes a back operation after returning early from the series against Pakistan

Head coach Steindl extends stay: Head coach Peter Steindl extends his contract with the Scotland cricket team until December 2014.

Briggs delighted at England call: Hampshire's left-arm spinner Danny Briggs vows to take his recent call-up into England's one-day squad to face Pakistan "in his stride".

Ajmal makes Worcs return for T20: Worcestershire re-sign Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal for next season's Friends Life t20.

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