Samir Inamdar, Cricket Kenya's chairman, has spoken of his frustration over the lack of fixtures which Cricinfo highlighted.

Less than 48 hours after Cricinfo revealed that Kenya were having problems arranging ODIs against South Africa, the South African board has offered two dates later this year.

The ICC has given an official warning to the Indian board for the substandard pitch prepared for the Kanpur Test against South Africa, and has asked the BCCI to take steps to ensure that pitches for future home Tests are prepared better.

South Africa's existing franchises will remain in place for at least one more season after Cricket South Africa decided to postpone an evaluation of the system.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the schedule of Australia's tour in February -April of 2009, which comprises three Tests, five one-day internationals and a pair of Twenty20s.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is keen to halt the invasion of South Africans in county cricket.

South Africans Andrew Hall, Justin Kemp and Johan van der Wath win appeals against the ECB over county registrations.

Derbyshire sign South African paceman Charl Langeveldt as a Kolpak player.

India clinch a thrilling eight-wicket victory against South Africa in the third Test in Kanpur to level the series 1-1.

Derbyshire complete the signing of promising batsmen Dominic Telo and are believed to be close to a deal for South Africa bowler Charl Langeveldt.

South Africa beat India by an innings and 90 runs in the second Test at Ahmedabad to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.