Cricket: Ranjan Madugalle ppointed match referee for England's one-day international series
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Your support makes all the difference.Ranjan Madugalle, the former Sri Lanka captain, has been appointed match referee for England's one-day international series and the opening three Tests against Australia this summer. Cammie Smith, the former West Indies wicketkeeper, will referee the final three.
Allan Lamb, the former England batsman, has turned down an offer from Sussex to resume his playing career.
Jacques Kallis, the 21-year-old South African all-rounder, has agreed a one-year contract with Middlesex.
ICC TROPHY (Kuala Lumpur): USA 212 (50 overs); Ireland 215 for 8 (49.1 overs). Ireland won by two wickets; Kenya 46 for 3 (12.4 overs); Gibraltar 44 (27.1 overs). Kenya won by seven wickets; West Africa 79 for 5 (20.1 overs); Argentina 77 (38.1 overs). West Africa won by five wickets; United Arab Emirates 141 for 8 (47.3 overs); Malaysia 139 (49.3 overs). United Arab Emirates won by two wickets; Bangladesh 99 for 5 (33.5 overs); Denmark 98 (47.3 overs). Bangladesh won by five wickets; Singapore 204 (50 overs); Israel 136 (43.4 overs). Singapore won by 68 runs.
SECOND ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL (Wellington, NZ): New Zealand 201 (C Cairns 56; C Vaas 4-26); Sri Lanka 132 (H Davis 4-35). New Zealand won by 69 runs.
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