Friendships and favours, Shoaib Malik takes a dig at subpar Pakistan batsman

Shoaib Malik hinted that Pakistan opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has benefited from friendships and favours

Shoaib Malik: “If you remember, I was the one who tweeted. Now, everyone remembers that. I tweeted, ‘when will we come out of friendships and favours?'”

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Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik has taken a dig at opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq, hinting that he is benefiting from “friendships and favours.”

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Sri Lanka retains officials under investigation

Members of the women's team were reportedly forced to perform sexual favours in order to retain their spot in the side

Members of the women’s team were reportedly forced to perform sexual favours in order to retain their spot in the side

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Despite being under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct, Sri Lanka have retained the officials in charge of the country’s women’s team for the their upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates.

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SLC investigating sexual misconduct allegations

SLC have decided to "hold an initial investigation to determine if there is any merit in the allegations reported in the media"

SLC have decided to “hold an initial investigation to determine if there is any merit in the allegations reported in the media”

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced that they are investigating allegations that members of the country’s women’s team had to perform sexual favours in order to keep hold of their place in the side.

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Mickey Arthur instilled fear in the Australian team, reveals Ricky Ponting

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Arthur put many of the players under too much pressure

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that ex-coach Mickey Arthur instilled fear into the heart of the team during his tenure, but also added that his successor Darren Lehmann will inject a new and much-needed calm into the squad.

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All Full Member nations should be required to play a minimum number of Tests within four years, says ICC Cricket Committee

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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.

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