Netherlands were awarded Twenty20 International status even after they lost their ODI status
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) have awarded the Netherlands and Nepal Twenty20 International status at their annual conference in Melbourne.
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Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir is set to be one of the first beneficiaries of this new rule
The International Cricket Council (ICC) are considering a quicker reintegration for players who have been banned for a long period of time.
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“You watch him in the nets and as he admits, he’s not the prettiest looking batter at times and you think ‘how can this bloke score runs?’ but get him out in the middle of the contest and George finds a way”
Australia batting coach Michael di Venuto has announced that Twenty20 captain George Bailey may not be the “prettiest” batsman when it comes to Test cricket, but he gets the job done.
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“These changes are designed to make our domestic game even more spectator and viewer-friendly”
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have implemented numerous changes for the 2014 county season, which range from super overs to coloured creases.
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“I think we’ve got an exciting blend of youth and experience at the minute”
England off-spinner Graeme Swann has announced that while some people consider the national team to be too old to defend the Ashes, he believes there is no “need to worry about the age of the team”.
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“My opinion is that if the technology isn’t perfect, it shouldn’t be used at all”
Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the usefulness of the Decision Review System (DRS), stating that instead of doing some good, it only seems to “distort the process”.
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Jadeja pleaded guilty to the charge
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using offensive language after dismissing Australia batsman Shane Watson during the seventh ODI in Bangalore yesterday.
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“It’s been a good contest so far”
India batsman Suresh Raina has announced that he believes the new ODI rules implemented by the International Cricket Council (ICC) puts “more pressure on the bowlers”
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Ntini is the only black African to have represented South Africa in more than 100 Test matches
Cricket South Africa have implemented a quota for black African players, whereby all major franchises must now have at least one black player on the field at all times.
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“Instead of selection meetings and being on the phone for hours, I’m having coffee, lunch, breakfast with my team-mates now and trying to help all of us”
Australia captain Michael Clarke has admitted that “standing down as a selector has been one of the best things I’ve done” since it has allowed him to build a healthier relationship with the rest of his team-mates.
