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Batsman strikes a blow for stylists with blistering 187 in England's World Cup warm-up match in Canberra

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Scotland thumped Afghanistan by 150 runs in Abu Dhabi to record their first victory of the Tri-Series.

Jonathan Trott completed his double-century for the England Lions as their unofficial Test against South Africa A ended in a draw.

Suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal has retained his top-level status on the list of Pakistan's centrally-contracted players.

Ian Bell reckons he has proved his credentials as a one-day opener after blasting 187 in England’s victory over the Prime Minister’s XI.

Ian Bell hit a record-breaking century as England beat the Prime Minister’s XI by 60 runs in Canberra despite Glenn Maxwell’s own heroics with a 67-ball hundred.

Ian Bell's 187 may not have come in an ODI, where England's high watermark remains Robin Smith's 167, but it still ranks as a wonderful knock that underpins total of 391-6

Ian Bell hit a record-breaking century as England's batsmen dominated the Prime Minister's XI and set them a daunting 392 for victory in Canberra.