VVS Laxman continued his prolific run in English cricket, hitting another half-century to guide Lancashire to 226 for seven against Yorkshire in their County Championship match at Headingley Carnegie. Opting to bat first, Lancashire ran into trouble losing both their openers when the score read just two before Laxman (50) starred in two crucial partnerships to steady the ship.
England have named a provisional 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.
Star Indian batsman VVS Laxman struck his first County Championship century to put Lancashire in the box seat against Yorkshire on day three of the Division One match in Manchester. After bundling out Yorkshire for 181 in the first essay, Lancashire rode on centuries from Mal Loye (146) and Laxman (109) to reach 489 for five before declaring their innings.
A hamstring tear has forced the England captain out of Friday's one-day international against Australia.
The veteran fast bowler was named in a 30-man provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in India but there was no place for Monty Panesar
The England opener escaped with nothing more than a few stitches after being struck in the face on Friday.
Scotland went down to a humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Lancashire.
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