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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.
The BCCI are adamant on hosting the Asia Cup next year
India’s tour of New Zealand early next year is highly likely to be trimmed down to two Test matches, two ODIs and two Twenty20 Internationals in order for the national team to have adequate time to return home and start preparing for the Asia Cup in February-March.
Pakistan have not hosted an international series since March 2009
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has made an emotional plea to international teams across the world, pleading with them to come and tour the country and end the four-year dry spell that they have endured.
Several Sri Lankan cricketers were injured in the ambush
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have requested Pakistan to show more proof that the security situation in the country is all under control before they authorise any international tours once again.