Cricket News sort by Team Squad

England have dropped former captain Paul Collingwood and wicketkeeper Matt Prior from their one-day squad for the forthcoming limited-over series against Sri Lanka.

Explosive batsman Chris Gayle was once again left out, while fast bowler Fidel Edwards made his return to the 13-member West Indies squad named for the first Test against India starting on Monday.

Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan and Kerala seamer S Sreesanth have been ruled out of the forthcoming Test series against the West Indies scheduled to start from May 20.

Sri Lanka ODI and T20 squad for England Series 2011: Sri Lanka have named veteran opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya in their One-Day and Twenty20 International squad to take on England in June and July.

Gautam Gambhir will not tour the West Indies due to his injured shoulder, it was finally confirmed by the BCCI after Friday's selection committee meeting to pick the Test and ODI squad.

Sri Lanka have added all-rounder Farveez Maharoof to their Test squad ahead of the first match against England in Cardiff, which begins on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Hussain and Salahuddin have been named in the 'A' squad which will take on Afghanistan in three one-day games on 25th, 27th and 29th May. Sohail Tanvir will captain the side.

Ireland have included uncapped Strabane batsman Niall McDonnell in their 14-man squad to play Pakistan in two One-Day Internationals later this month.

Gautam Gambhir will lead a depleted Indian side to the limited-overs leg of the West Indies tour, with five first-choice players including Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni either rested or injured.