SBS “Dateline” received unprecedented access to the survivors and investigation of the Kandahar village massacre. A U.S. soldier is accused of murdering Afghan civilians, including many children.

The MCC is contemplating a tour of Afghanistan. The commitment has come from Phillip Hodson, the MCC president, who will follow up his official visit to Afghanistan by a personal visit to Pakistan.

Kent have signed Mark Davies, the former Durham and England Lions fast bowler, on a one-year deal. Davies, 31, has been with Kent on trial for the last few weeks and took part in the club’s pre-season tour to Antigua.

Graeme Swann believes England are “just favourites” to pull off their highest ever run chase and secure a come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in Galle after battling through the final session of the third day with eight wickets intact.