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Mitchell Johnson produced the fourth-best figures in Australia’s one-day history to set his team on the path to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Pallekele

Six players from four countries have been nominated in each of the three major categories for the eight annual ICC Awards 2011

Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has expressed his disappointment at losing his central contract for the second half of 2011

Afghanistan won their second straight one-day match in the tournament, edging Canada by 17 runs in a rain-curtailed game in Toronto

Usman Khawaja, the Australian batsman, has been granted an India visa, allowing him to play for New South Wales if selected for next month’s Champion’s League Twenty20 in India

The ICC has declared India seamer Snehal Pradhan action to be illegal after conducting an independent test

Michael Lumb’s move from Hampshire to Nottinghamshire has been confirmed after the signing of a three-year deal at Trent Bridge

Upul Tharanga, the Sri Lanka opener, has said his three-month drug ban that ended on Tuesday was “one of the most difficult situations” in his life

Neal Abberley, the former Warwickshire opening batsman and influential batting coach, has died in hospital of a heart and lung condition aged 67

Round-up of the final match-day of the ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier 2011