Fullback Kurtley Beale returns to the Qantas Wallabies line-up for the first time since last year's Bronze Final against Wales at the Rugby World Cup, after today being named in the side for Saturday's third Castrol EDGE Wales Tour Test at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Last year's John Eales Medal winner has endured a disrupted run with injury since the seventh world championship in New Zealand, being troubled firstly by a hamstring strain, and then by a shoulder problem.

Qantas Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has carefully managed Beale's return, resisting the temptation to bring him back early after injuries among Australia's backline resources left the Wallabies dangerously thin on available playmaking options.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer made three changes to the match 22 for Saturday's second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. The only change to the starting 15 is at fullback, where Pat Lambie replaces the injured Zane Kirchner. Lambie replaced Kirchner after half-time last week and will play in his 13th Test for South Africa.

On the bench, Werner Kruger comes in for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen, while Bjorn Basson takes over from Lambie amongst the replacements.

A thrilling fourth day at Edgbaston left the fans begging for more as over 350 runs were scored in an exciting contest between bat and ball. The West Indies last wicket pair of Denesh Ramdin (107*) and Tino Best (95) contributed 143 of those as they went hammer and tongs after the bowling in the first session to help the visitors post a more than useful first innings total of 426. England were in early trouble at 49-3 in response before Kevin Pietersen (78) and Ian Bell (76*) added 137 runs for the fourth wicket to hammer their side out of trouble, Pietersen's runs coming at just under a run a ball. A couple of late wickets put England on the backfoot again at 221-5, and though a draw looks the most likely result, the West Indies will hope to spring a surprise to salvage some pride in a series they have already lost.

The opening session of Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test more than made up for the 2 days lost due to rain earlier this week as some terrific stroke play from no.11 Tino Best and some sensible batting from wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin saw the West Indies send records tumbling.

And on Third Day in Edgbaston the weather gods smiled and the good game of cricket was alive and well. Well, perhaps it wasn't all that dramatic, but it was nice to see the sun out and the third and final test of the series between England and the West Indies finally get underway after two successive days of rain. England won the toss and put the Windies in to bat on a tricky pitch which had a little something in it for the bowlers right through the day. The West Indies openers braved out the first hour, and that made things easier for the men who followed as the visitors posted a competitive 280-8 at the end of day 3 to all but ensure that they are unlikely to lose this game from here on out. Marlon Samuels and Denesh Ramdin both made half-centuries, the latter unbeaten to rescue their team from a precarious 152-5. The three pronged pace attack of Graham Onions, Tim Bresnan and Steve Finn shared the eight wickets to fall between them.

After two days of incessant rain, clear skies greeted England and the West Indies as they made their way to Edgbaston, hoping to get the third and final test of the series underway. Their hope was well placed as the two skippers walked out for what was likely to be a crucial toss considering that the wicket would have been sweating under the covers for the last two days. Sadly for the visitors, Darren Sammy called incorrectly and Andrew Strauss gleefully put the Windies in to bat.

Australia captain Michael Clarke has rocketed his way into the top 10 of the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen for the first time in 15 months after his career-best unbeaten triple century earned his side an innings and 68 runs victory in the second Test in Sydney on Friday. The win gave the home side a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series.

Clarke scored 329 runs, after a little over 10 hours of vigil at the crease, during which he received 468 deliveries, off which 39 were converted into fours and one into a six. For this magnificent achievement, the 30-year-old has been rewarded with a jump of 12 places and he is now in eighth position.

This is Clarke's best ranking since his eighth position which he had achieved after the Mohali Test against India in October 2010. The charismatic skipper has also become his side's highest-ranked batsman after leapfrogging Michael Hussey.

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at Newlands to capture their first series triumph on home soil since overturning Bangladesh in 2008. The Lankans, who enjoyed a wicketless first session today, battled hard to deny the Proteas an innings victory. A super 142 run stand between Thilan Samaraweera (115*) and Angelo Mathews (63) salvaged a bit of Lankan pride. The dominant South Africans bowled out Sri Lanka for 342 just before tea. 'Player of the Match' Jacques Kallis was lethal with the ball on the fourth day and returned figures of 3-35. Having to chase a meagre 2 runs, South Africa romped home with a day to spare.

With their backs to the wall the overnight batsmen, Thilan Samaraweera and Angelo Mathews exhibited a great deal of resilience to help Sri Lanka see through the fourth morning session without losing a wicket. Barring a couple of close run-out calls, it was smooth sailing for the visiting Lankans. The in-form Thilan Sawaraweera followed the good old Test match virtues of patience and circumspection to fend off the South African attack. Angelo Mathews kept him good company. The  Lankan vice-captain got going with a superbly controlled four through mid-wicket off a juicy full toss off legspinner Imran Tahir. Samaraweera earned his fifty on the last ball prior to the first drinks break. Soon after, Mathews also got to his half-century.