41.   DUNEDIN, New Zealand -- New Zealand captain Ken Rutherford says international cricket is in danger of being sanitized by a rigidly-enforced code of conduct.

42.   England handed Richard Dawson and James Foster their first international cricket caps on Tuesday when it named the test squads to tour India and New Zealand.

43.   England left out Sussex batsman Alan Wells and Lancashire fast bowler Peter Martin, the only two members of the squad that have never played international cricket.

44.   Fletcher believes it was time to adopt a rotation policy to give a taste of international cricket to every England prospect for the World Cup.

45.   Former England captain Graham Gooch confirmed Sunday that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the current Ashes series.

46.   Former England captain Mike Gatting on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket.

47.   Former international cricket umpire Steve Randell has been jailed for four years after being found guilty on multiple sex charges.

48.   For South Africa, a series win in England would be its most prized accomplishment since returning to international cricket.

49.   Former captain Michael Atherton retired from international cricket Tuesday.

50.   Former South African captain Kepler Wessels announced his retirement from international cricket Tuesday.