Current cricket events

Paul Collingwood steered England to a six-wicket victory with a clinical knock of 75 not out in the first ODI against Bangladesh.His efforts ensured England maintained their 100% record against the hosts in all formats but they did not have everything their own way at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, with Tamim Iqbal producing the stand-out performance of the day with a commanding 125 in his side's 228 all out.

Brendon McCullum said New Zealand will head into the one-day Chappell-Hadlee series with Australia full of confidence.It needed a Super Over to split the two teams after they each finished on 214 runs at the end of 40 exciting overs.For all the drama at the end, it was McCullum unbeaten 116 that was the standout innings.

Oz govt steps in to assure security.Chances of Aussie cricketers participating in the IPL have improved after the government Down Under assured them of security.The government Down Under assured the players that terror threats to the Twenty20 event are "not credible".

Miandad opposes Waqar's appointmentThe Director General of the PCB Javed Miandad has opposed Waqar Younis appointment as Pakistan's coach.The Pakistan Cricket Board seems divided on making the former pacer the national team's coach and Miandad has opposed his appointment, citing his involvement in the match-fixing scandal.

Sources:www.espn.com