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“This wonderful opportunity as NZC umpire coach enables me to continue to be part of this marvellous match-official community and work with the aspiring umpires throughout New Zealand”
Tony Hill has announced that he will be stepping down from the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) elite panel of umpires to take up the position of New Zealand Cricket’s (NZC) umpire coach in March.
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Kallis finishes his Test career as the third-highest all-time run-scorer
South Africa thrashed India by 10 wickets in the second Test in Durban to give veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis the perfect present as he bids farewell to Test cricket after an illustrious 18-year career.
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Both teams will be looking to take a 1-0 lead in the series tomorrow
India continue to hold the upper hand over South Africa at the end of the fourth day of the first Test in Johannesburg.
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Gilchrist and Younis will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on December 13
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist and Pakistan pace bowler Waqar Younis are set to be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame on the first day of the third Ashes Test in Perth, which gets underway on December 13.
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Bangladesh humiliated New Zealand by whitewashing them 3-0
Bangladesh completed a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand after registering a four-wicket win in the third ODI in Fatullah.
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Tendulkar could play his 200th Test if the series goes ahead
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that they are planning to host the West Indies for a Test series in November, which will give veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar the chance to play his 200th Test match before India travel to South Africa at the end of the year.
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Ramdin will miss the West Indies’ clash with India and South Africa
West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been fined 100 per cent of his match fee and banned for two ODIs after the International Cricket Council (ICC) reviewed the catch controversy involving him and Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
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Roach’s effort with the bat and ball ensured the West Indies got their campaign off to a winning start
The West Indies managed to sneak past Pakistan to claim a two-wicket victory in their low-scoring affair at The Oval on June 7.
Ponting’s never give up attitude will be sorely missed
Former Australia opening batsman Mark Taylor believes the national team are going to miss former captain Ricky Ponting’s constant determination and tenacity whenever he stepped on the field.
