The US$100 million deal between the ECB and Allen Stanford is in doubt after the MCC warned that it would not sanction Twenty20 matches featuring Stanford's trademark black bats.

There has been no application by the British Virgin Islands for Affiliate membership of the ICC, despite some reports to that effect.

Reports that the multi-million dollar deal between Allen Stanford and the ECB is under threat because of problems with Stanford's black bats were dismissed as "rubbish" by an ICC spokesman.

Glenn McGrath finished playing for Australia a year ago but he remains in the mind of Stuart Clark, who has looked at vision of his former team-mate to prepare for the West Indies series.

Having brought Marlon Samuels' cricket career to a halt for two years, at least, effective last Friday, May 9, the West Indies Cricket Board is now offering the player support.

Simon Katich says the prospect of regaining his place in the Test side in Michael Clarke's absence is an "awkward situation".

Batsman Michael Clarke will join Australia's touring party in the West Indies on 23 May.

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels is banned for two years for breaching regulations on betting.

Sussex boost their seam attack by signing West Indies Test player Corey Collymore.

Ireland sign West Indiar bowler Ravi Rampaul for the remainder of the Friends Provident Trophy campaign.

Wavell Hinds will replace Australia's Chris Rogers as Derbyshire's overseas player for four weeks from 11 June to 9 July.

Poor weather in St Lucia denies Sri Lanka the chance of a consolation win as West Indies take the one-day series 2-0.