LISTEN to Connacht’s new chief executive for a while and it becomes perfectly clear that reaching the Heineken Cup was not the pinnacle of the westerners’ ambitions but the base camp.

From Kenya to Connacht, Tom Sears’ career move is as ambitious as the province he will serve from next season, charged with leading the westerners into the next stage of their impressive progression.

Cricket Ireland have announced today that it is in discussions with former New Zealand international Hamish Marshall about both playing and coaching in the country.

The ICC Board has unanimously approved a recommendation for Cricket South Africa to nominate an Acting President following the death of Percy Sonn last month.

Sri Lanka’s ongoing cricket tour of New Zealand has been postponed to allow the visiting players to return home following the tsunami that swept through south-east Asia.