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“T20 offers the financial means to ply your trade and make a living”
With the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) having been a huge success and unearthing some outstanding young talents, West Indies legend Desmond Haynes announced that “if I had T20 cricket to play in my day, I’d have jumped at it”.
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Greenidge has refused to buy into the hype of Twenty20 cricket doing more harm than good for the sport
Legendary West Indies opening batsman Gordon Greenidge has announced his support for Twenty20 cricket, stating that “T20s can show the world how a cricketing star can be made overnight”.
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Sethi is doing everything in his power to revive international cricket in Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) interim chairman Najam Sethi has admitted that the country’s “cricket has reached the lowest ground” due to their recent string of defeats and controversies.
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The Kensington Oval in Barbados played host to pre-season county matches earlier this year
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are considering to start the English county season abroad as they desperately seek out a solution to the congestion woes they face year after year.
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Dravid believes Pujara has the potential to become a legend in both Tests and ODIs
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has already raised numerous eyebrows with his performances at the Test level, but Rahul Dravid believes that the 25-year-old should not be limited to Test cricket as he has the right attitude and mindset to become a solid ODI player.
Ranatunga is committed to helping revive international cricket in Pakistan
Even after watching his country’s national team come under attack by armed militants in March 2009, former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has announced that he is ready to do anything to help bring international cricket back to Pakistan.
Butt has been involved with the PSL since 2011
As if the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was in enough trouble already after having to delay its inaugural edition and hope and pray that international players are allowed by their respective cricket boards to participate in the tournament, the competition’s managing director Salman Sarwar Butt announced his resignation.
Ashraf has vowed to stop the conspirators from ruining his plans
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has revealed that there is a conspiracy brewing within his own administration that threatens to derail the country’s hopes of bringing international cricket back to its shores and stop the Pakistan Super League (PSL) from taking place on time.
Butt has refused to name any of the international players until they submit all the necessary documents
Pakistan Super League (PSL) managing director Salman Sarwar Butt has announced that over 50 international players have already signed up to play in the 10-day tournament.
Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka will suffer if they do not play more Tests in the future
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara believes the national side need to see an increase in the number of Test matches they play per year in order to ensure that the format does not become extinct in the country.
