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Michael Vaughan: If Peter Moores and Paul Downton care about England's World Cup chances they must make one simple decision: remove Alastair Cook as ODI captain

Alastair Cook says he has no intention of walking away from the England captaincy despite a 5-2 series defeat to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka (302/6) beat England (215) by 87 runs Tillakaratne Dilshan hits century and takes three wickets as hosts seal 5-2 win in one-day series

Russel Arnold told Sky Sports that Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene will be a “massive loss” for Sri Lanka when they retire.

In pics: Scyld Berry runs the rule over the England team following their final ODI against Sri Lanka

For most, the captain's struggles are evidence not merely of poor form, but of some moral flaw that can only be remedied by sacking him immediately

Sri Lanka vs England, seventh ODI - Latest over-by-over score, news updates, match report and result from the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes his team are full of confidence and have no fear of losing ahead of the fourth one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Matt Prior thinks the “negativity” over Alastair Cook’s place in England’s one-day side could inhibit the team’s young players.

Steve James: Phillip Hughes' 63 may replace 87 as the one Australians fear most, while the next England debutant will be number 666

West Indies all-rounder impresses for Adelaide Strikers ahead of Big Bash which starts on Thursday

Tillakaratne Dilshan upstaged his departing Sri Lankan team-mates with a hundred and three wickets on his 300th ODI appearance as Sri Lanka beat England by XX runs in Colombo.

Kevin Pietersen has been left without an Indian Premier League side – and an estimated £880,000 contract – after being dropped by Delhi Daredevils.

Former England batsman's £800,000 contract not renewed after poor season in Indian Premier League

Australia will unleash a new-look fast bowling attack with debutant Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc named to take on India in the second Test in Brisbane.

England's managing director offers lifeline to Cook, says there's no way back for KP and wants fans to get excited by team's regeneration

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