Arjuna Ranatunga failed in his bid to secure one of the two vice-president posts
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Sri Lanka’s deputy speaker of parliament Thilanga Sumathipala has become Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) new president after beating Nishantha Ranatunga, the brother of former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
“I want to win some silverware”
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The Melbourne Stars have named David Hussey as their captain for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
Fekete is set to make his Test debut in Bangladesh
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Australia have included uncapped pace bowler Andrew Fekete and opener Cameron Bancroft in their Test squad for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.
Smith (left) will lead Australia after the ongoing Ashes series, while Warner (right) will serve as his deputy
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As expected, Steven Smith will succeed Michael Clarke as Australia’s captain, while explosive opening batsman David Warner has been handed the vice-captaincy role.
Khan holds the record of being the oldest batsman to score an ODI century
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Veteran United Arab Emirates batsman Khurram Khan has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Cameron will hold the position of WICB president until 2017
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Dave Cameron has been re-elected as president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and will now hold the position until 2017.
“I didn’t want to take a risk with these youngsters and right now the government is helping us prepare a comprehensive security plan”
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Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has been forced to close his cricket academy on a temporary basis after receiving threats from Islamic militants.
“He was sent to prison pending the next hearing of the case”
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Bangladesh pace bowler Rubel Hossain has been sent to jail by a Dhaka court over allegations that he raped a 19-year-old actress.
Zimbabwe Cricket’s financial woes continue to spiral out of control
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Zimbabwe Cricket’s debt problems have always been a major issue, but it became even worse when managing director Wilfred Mukondiwa and selector Givemore Makoni’s vehicles were impounded by the deputy sheriff in Harare.
“He has got all the qualities to be a long-term leader and he’s already developing a reputation as the man who can rescue Australia when all seems lost”
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Legendary captain Ricky Ponting believes that “Australia can be confident about seeing the national cricket team in Smith’s hands”.
