They know how to get things done properly at Lord's. I have no doubts that the planned redevelopment of the best cricket ground in the world will make it even better.

Mickey Arthur, South Africa's smiling assassin, has once again accused Jonathan Trott of being too friendly with the opposition in his latest attempt to get under England's skin.

The MCC has categorically denied selling the naming rights to Lord's is an option, maintaining proposed changes to the ground will be led by cricket, rather than commercial gains. Plans for a £400million redevelopment of the stadium, entitled Vision for Lord's, which include an underground cricket academy and expanded museum, will in part be funded by flats around the periphery of the stadium.

Rugby fan Stuart Tinner is £250,000 richer tonight after winning a kicking competition staged at half-time in Saracens' 24-23 victory over South Africa at Wembley.

World Cup winner Josh Lewsey has blasted the current England coaches and claimed they have absolutely no chance of digging the team out of trouble before New Zealand arrive at Twickenham on Saturday.