West Indies tour of India likely to feature two Tests and three ODIs

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India’s tour of South Africa will have to be trimmed down

Just days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) proposed to host the West Indies for a series in November, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have shown a lot of interest and it is highly likely the series will feature two Test matches and three ODIs.

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Improving ties with the BCCI is my top priority, says Haroon Lorgat

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Lorgat is willing to do everything in his power to improve ties with the BCCI

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat, who was recently elected as Cricket South Africa’s new chief executive, has announced that improving ties between himself and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is his top priority.

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All Full Member nations should be required to play a minimum number of Tests within four years, says ICC Cricket Committee

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The West Indies will not play any more Test matches this year

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee have announced that they are planning to introduce a minimum number of Test matches all Full Member nations must meet within four years in an attempt to salvage the diminishing reputation of the longest format of the game.

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Pakistan’s tour of the Caribbean highly likely to be cancelled

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Pakistan last toured the Caribbean in 2011

Pakistan’s tour of the Caribbean, which was scheduled to take place in June and July, is highly likely to be cancelled as both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) are unable to find a suitable window on which they both agree on.

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