CEDRIC English, the Carlton captain, was in subdued mood after his side made it three wins on the trot on Saturday.

SCOTLAND's batting woes continued yesterday as a marvellous chance to build on last week's famous win against Lancashire was squandered at a grey Citylets Grange.

ENGLAND all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of the first two Tests against New Zealand after picking up a side strain playing for Lancashire.

SHANE Warne took 2-20 as he led his Rajasthan Royals to an easy eight-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League cricket match.

SHANE Watson starred with bat and ball to carry the Rajasthan Royals to a three-wicket win over Delhi Devils in the Indian Premier League.

SOLID batting from David Hussey and captain Sourav Ganguly gave Kolkata Knight Riders a 23-run win over the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.