India’s shortened tour of South Africa likely to be given green light

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India’s tour of South Africa is likely to consist of two Test matches and three ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanaswami Srinivasan has announced that he and Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani have “in principle agreed” for India to tour South Africa for a warm-up match, two Tests and three ODIs in December.

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Bangladesh to host 2014 Asia Cup

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Bangladesh have had to postpone their tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in order to host the Asia Cup

Bangladesh have agreed to host the 2014 Asia Cup after India, who were supposed to be hosting it initially, blamed a fully packed international schedule as the reason behind why they would not be able to organise the tournament in time.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: New Zealand to receive funding from ICC for devlopment

New Zealand have steadily slipped down the rankings over the past year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that New Zealand will be the latest beneficiary of their Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP) and will receive a total of US$1.8 million over the next three years.

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