England spinner Monty Panesar today joined Twenty20 champions Sussex on a three-year deal.

Former Australia opener Justin Langer has re-joined the Test team, this time as an assistant coach. Langer will work as the team's batting coach and mentor.

New Zealand overcame a stern test from Italy to claim a third successive win on their end of season tour in front of a sell-out crowd at the San Siro in Milan.

Matt Banahan's third Test try earned England the victory they craved over Argentina but the result will do little to ease the pressure on Martin Johnson.

England newcomer Paul Doran-Jones is determined to hit the headlines for all the right reasons this week after being catapulted into the squad to face Argentina.