England put on an improved display in Thursday’s latest one-day-international against India but were still second best and the series has now gone. But there is still much to play for, so can Alastair Cook’s men finally get on the board on Sunday – (India 8/13, England 5/4 Match Prices).

England take on India in the third one-day international on Thursday knowing they must win to keep the series alive. Alastair Cook’s men have been woeful in the two matches to date so can they turn things around and get back into the series? (India 8/13, England 5/4 Match Prices).

England (6/5 to win second ODI) failed to impress in the opening one-day clash against India so know they need to bounce back in Delhi on Monday or the panic button could be pressed.

The expectations of a nation are one step closer to being fulfilled, as New Zealand (1/10 World Cup outright) saw off the challenge of their neighbours Australia to book their place in the final of the World Cup.

England take on India in the first of five one-day internationals on Friday looking to keep up their dominance over the Asian giants after a summer of glory on home soil. They won eight and lost none at home and the challenge now is to try and repeat their heroics on their travels (India 4/5, England Evens Match Prices).

This year’s Gillette Four Nations tournament will arguably be the toughest test England (7/1 Four Nations outright) will have faced in a long time as they prepare to take on Australia, New Zealand and Wales in this highly-competitive showpiece event.

Another sensational weekend of sport has come and gone and it is time to take a look at what we may or may not have learnt from the past 48 hours of action.

Five automatic Euro 2012 finals berths, including four for group winners, and the race for places in the play-off draw will be settled on Tuesday when the nine groups conclude a final round of fixtures.

World Cup favourites New Zealand (8/13 World Cup outright) are still on course to fulfil the expectations of an entire nation by lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy, as the tournament enters the semi-final stage.

The first quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup take place on Saturday with two intriguing ties in different ways and a chance for the Northern Hemisphere to lay down a marker, before the South does battle on Sunday.