1 Unfinished business for Bell Ian Bell may have played a leading role in England’s winter tour to South Africa but still believes he has to prove himself worthy of a place in the Test XI, whether at first-drop or number six.
2 Back injury puts Onions out of opener England bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the first Test in Chittagong with a back problem. Stuart Broad, who has a similar injury, bowled 10 overs in nets and will be assessed on Thursday.
3 Simplicity key for Pietersen - Vaughan Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Kevin Pietersen to clear his "cluttered" mind and get back to basics to rediscover his best form.
4 Dilshan swings into Sussex Sussex have pulled off a major coup by signing Sri Lanka batting star Tillakaratne Dilshan as an overseas player for the 2010 Friends Provident t20.
5 PCB bans Younus and Yousuf The Pakistan Cricket Board has barred former captains Younus Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from the national team for an unspecified period as part of a major crackdown on player indiscipline.
6 Absent Clarke picked for Test series Vice-captain Michael Clarke has been named in Australia’s Test squad for the tour of New Zealand despite returning home during the current one-day international series due to personal reasons.
7 Flower backs Pietersen to find form Andy Flower watched a number of players enhance their Test credentials in the drawn warm-up against Bangladesh A, but is still anticipating a major contribution from the out-of-touch Kevin Pietersen.
8 England held as Pietersen struggles Kevin Pietersen's run of poor form continued as England drew their solitary warm-up match before the opening Test against Bangladesh. Set 284 to win in Chittagong, they closed on 185 for five.
9 Edwards: Experience will be vital Captain Charlotte Edwards believes England women have made huge progress following a successful finale to a challenging tour of India.
