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Pakistan's quest to acclimatize themselves ahead of the Champions Trophy was marred by rain in Scotland. © Getty Images

Pakistan-Scotland 2nd ODI washed out

The second One-Day International between Scotland and Pakistan was washed out on Sunday (May 19) after severe waterlogging deemed the outfield unfit for play in Edinburgh. Heavy overnight rain had left the outfield…

Stuart Broad sliced through New Zealand's top order to end the morning session with figures of 5-22. New Zealand went into lunch on 29 for 6. None of the top six batsmen made double figures. © Getty Images

Broad picks up seven to humble New Zealand

New Zealand reach 29 for 6 at lunch on fourth day of the first Test against England, still 210 adrift of the target

But Tim Southee broke through, picking up three wickets in quick succession to tilt the game once again. England ended the day three on 180 for 6 with an overall lead of 205 runs. © Getty Images

A few stern words lifted the team: Southee

New Zealand pacer credits fight back against England on third day to straight talking from McCullum, Williamson

Joe Root (71) shared a third-wicket stand of 123 before Root’s exit sparked England's slump. © AFP

Southee strikes peg England back

Haft-centuries from Jonathan Trott and Joe Root help England stretch their lead to 205 by the end of the third day

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Feels strange to receive heroes’ praise: Anderson

Pacer positive about over-taking Botham’s Test wickets tally after becoming fourth England player to top 300 wickets

Misbah-ul-Haq's 83 laid the foundation for Pakistan's 96-run win over Scotland in the first ODI. © AFP

Pakistan make short work of Scotland

Misbah top-scores with 83 to power Pakistan to a 96-run win in Champions Trophy warm-up

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New Zealand nose ahead in first Test

New Zealand ride on Taylor’s brisk 66 to finish at 153 for 4, just 79 short of England’s 232, on day two

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England missing ‘big-ego’ KP: Strauss

It’s important that Pietersen gets fit before Ashes, says former England captain