James Anderson is looking forward to leading the England attack in the first Test after looking in top form against Warwickshire.

Brett Lee stakes a claim to be part of the Australian side for the first Ashes Test with a devastating spell against the England Lions. Stephen Moore initially dominates the second day with a century but Lee alters the complexion of the game with a five-wicket burst to reduce the Lions to 297-6.

James Anderson signals his determination to play a key role in the Ashes with a timely display for England to help them take control of their warm-up match against Warwickshire. Bowling their opponents out for 102 with five wickets from Anderson, England reach 185-2 in the second innings.

Brett Lee gave the Australia selectors a nudge with a devastating spell on a day otherwise dominated by Lions batsman Stephen Moore.

James Anderson and Ravi Bopara starred on a pleasing day for England at Edgbaston, but Kevin Pietersen again failed.

Sri Lanka are facing a selection dilemma ahead of the first Test against Pakistan in Galle starting on Saturday.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has fined pace bowler Mohammad Asif £6,250 for bringing Pakistan into disrepute, after he was detained in Dubai last year for possessing opium. Asif will still be considered for selection for the Champions Trophy in South Africa starting on September 24.

Despite determined 124 from opener Alastair Cook on opening day of three-day match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, England fail to build and declare on 290 for eight before Warwickshire reach 31 for one in reply.

The BBC's Charlie Haviland describes the security laid on for the Pakistani cricket team's tour of Sri Lanka

The Pakistani cricket team who won the Twenty20 cricket final in the UK return home amid tight security, disappointing fans waiting to welcome them.

Rishad Mehmood on what the ICC World Twenty20 win means to Pakistan.

Thousands of people across Pakistan celebrate victory over Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 cricket final.