More than a month after quitting the the England team midway through the World Cup due to depression, all-rounder Michael Yardy returned to competitive cricket for his county side Sussex.

England all-rounder Michael Yardy is close to making a comeback out of depression and is likely to return to first-team duties for Sussex.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara admitted that cricket's international schedule wears down players and appealed for more support in the light of Michael Yardy's depression-enforced World Cup exit.

Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott criticised all-rounder Michael Yardy for quitting the team midway through the World Cup due to depression but had to back down from his comments after causing an outrage.

England called up Adil Rashid into their World Cup squad ahead of their quarter final against Sri Lanka after left-arm spinner Michael Yardy withdrew with depression on Thursday.

England all-rounder Michael Yardy has quit the World Cup suffering from depression just days before the quarterfinal against co-hosts Sri Lanka.

Australia wrapped up an emphatic 6-1 series win over a weary England with a comprehensive 57-run win in the seventh and final one-day international at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday.