Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre has become an accredited testing venue for suspicious bowling actions
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have approved centres in Chennai and Brisbane to be used as venues where suspicious bowling actions can be tested.
“Work on phase one will commence in October”
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Derbyshire have been given permission by the Derby City Council to start redeveloping the 3aaa County Ground.
“At this stage the WACA Board remains committed to the WACA Ground continuing to be the home of cricket in Western Australia”
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The future of the WACA in Perth will be decided by a special committee, which will be led by businessman Michael Smith.
“Our plan is to have this stadium built and ready for international cricket within four to five years”
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Canada have unveiled plans to build a $700 million enclosed stadium in the city of Toronto so that they can start hosting international matches “within four to five years”.
Afghanistan had a stellar 2013 as they attained ODI status and qualified for their maiden World Cup
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have told Afghanistan and Nepal to wait for six months as they discuss whether the two Associate nations can use their training facilities.
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Dassanayake led Nepal to their maiden World Twenty20
Nepal’s head coach Pubudu Dassanayake will continue on with his role for another year after guiding the national team to their maiden World Twenty20.
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“T20 has brought more people into this sport and I must say that this is the best format for Oman to make more progress in”
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have been impressed by the development and progress of cricket in Oman after a two-day inspection of the country’s facilities.
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Can Hong Kong defy the odds during their maiden World Twenty20 tournament?
When asked to picture Hong Kong, most people would conjure up images of bright lights, skyscrapers and delectable dumplings. However, there is more to Hong Kong than jaw-dropping sights and mouth-watering food.
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“While both these players were signed before I started at the Sydney Thunder, these were well-intentioned decisions that have not proven to be successful”
Sydney Thunder general manager Nick Cummins has admitted that signing Australia captain Michael Clarke and opening batsman David Warner has indirectly contributed to the franchise’s poor record this season.
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All international matches in Perth may be moved from the WACA to Burswood Stadium from 2018 onwards
The WACA’s future as an international venue remains in doubt after a major redevelopment plan fell through on Monday.
