Swing bowler Matthew Hoggard is been ruled out of England's squad for the second test against New Zealand after fracturing his thumb on Friday.
England reach 68 without loss at stumps on day two of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Earlier, Ryan Sidebottom took four wickets as the Kiwis were finally dismissed for 277.
Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson confirms that Andrew Flintoff is likely to be unavailable for all of England's Test series with New Zealand through injury.
Michael Clarke will miss the first test against the West Indies in Jamaica after staying in Sydney to attend the funeral of his fiancee's father. Cricket Australia said Clarke would not arrive in Jamaica until May 24, two days after the start of the first test.