James Anderson is confident he can withstand any attempts by South Africa to destabilise him as leader of England's attack, as the one-day series moves to Cape Town for the third match of five.

England and South Africa are to play under the new decision review system in next month's four-match Test series, it has been confirmed.

South Africa have added fast bowler Morne Morkel to their squad for the remainder of the one-day series against England. "He has shown good form in domestic cricket," said selector Mike Procter.

Jonathan Trott is hoping his 87 at his first attempt as England opener will mean he is entrusted with the job permanently. "I like the position and enjoyed batting there," the 28-year-old revealed.

The name may have changed, but Sussex will once again be the team to beat in next year's ECB 40 League. The Sharks defended their NatWest Pro40 title this season and were runners-up in the Friends Provident Trophy, losing out

Lancashire Lightning have launched a new logo which they will wear in the rebranded Friends Provident T20 and new ECB 40 League from 2010.

Centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag left India in almost complete control after the opening day of the Kanpur Test. Gambhir's 167 is his seventh hundred in the last nine Tests.

Mohammad Asif marked his return to Test cricket with three wickets as Pakistan restricted New Zealand to 276 for six on the first day in Dunedin.

Ricky Ponting believes it is time for Australia's 'rebuilding' period to come to an end as they prepare to take on West Indies at the Gabba.

Gloucestershire chairman John Light is to step down after three years in the role. Light, who is 70 next birthday, has decided not seek re-election when the club holds its annual meeting in January.