21.   Former England batsmen Martyn Moxon and Kim Barnett hit double centuries on Friday on the second day of the county championship matches.

22.   Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar said the Sri Lankans showed maturity in tackling a stiff target.

23.   In came former batsman Glenn Turner as coach in May.

24.   A new national coach, former international batsman John Reid, was appointed Wednesday to replace Howarth.

25.   But Miandad was backed by former England batsman Geoff Boycott, working at the World Cup as a television commentator.

26.   Desmond Haynes, West Indies former opening batsman, signed a three-year contract to coach the Sussex first team on Wednesday.

27.   Former England batsman Adam Hollioake could be set for a return to the Surrey side after the tragic death of his brother.

28.   Former England batsman Allan Lamb announced Tuesday he will play one last season for English county side Northamptonshire before retiring from first class cricket.

29.   Former England batsman Allan Lamb said Thursday he is considering an appeal after losing his High Court libel action against former Pakistan captain Imran Khan.

30.   Former opening batsman Geoff Marsh was Thursday appointed to the Australian cricket selection panel.