Afghanistan are now a Test-playing nation
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Afghanistan and Ireland have officially been granted Test status after the ICC approved them as Full Member nations.
Afghanistan, Ireland given Test status
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Afridi calls on BCCI and Indian government to ‘soften their stance’
“I really hope that we see resumption of bilateral cricket between the two countries”
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Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has admitted that he would love nothing more than to see the resumption of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.
Sehwag opens up on two-line application
“If I had to send a two line resume, my name was enough”
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag has finally broken his silence to address the reports that he sent in a two-line application for the India head coach job.
India sports minister rules out any bilateral series with Pakistan
India and Pakistan have only faced each other in Asia Cup tournaments or ICC events since 2012
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India sports minister Vijay Goel has insisted that the national team will not be playing any bilateral series with Pakistan.
De Villiers unconcerned about Kolpak threat
“I feel it’s something of the past”
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South Africa have lost seven players to Kolpak deals over the last few months, including pace bowler Kyle Abbott, batsman Rilee Rossouw and wicketkeeper-batsman Stiaan van Zyl. Despite this, ODI captain AB de Villiers feels that the Proteas have nothing to worry about.
BCB surprised by PCB’s decision to call off tour
“We heard it through the media that they want to cancel the tour”
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that they were shocked by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to call off the upcoming series between the two countries in July-August.
New ICC constitution on track after BCCI outvoted
Manohar has been the driving force behind the new ICC constitution
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A new International Cricket Council (ICC) constitution, which will spell the end of the Big Three era, is on track to be implemented after all the Full Members opted to outvote the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Misbah backs Pakistan for strong Champions Trophy showing
“I hope Sarfraz and team perform well and win the Champions Trophy”
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Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq is confident Pakistan will put up a strong performance at the Champions Trophy in England in June.
Cricket at the 2024 Olympics?
“I think the majority of the members – and certainly myself – think the time is right”
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International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has revealed that he believes it is time for cricket to return to the Olympics.
Shaharyar: PCB to take legal action against BCCI
“We are left with no option but to pursue legal action against India”
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has confirmed that legal action will be taken against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to their refusal to play a bilateral series on numerous occasions.