A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: There is a conspiracy brewing within Pakistan cricket, says Zaka Ashraf

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.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ottis Gibson signs new three-year deal to remain with the West Indies till 2016

Gibson has played a monumental role in the West Indies’ revival as of late

West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson has signed a new three-year deal to remain with the national team till 2016 after the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) expressed their interest in retaining his services, especially for the 2015 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, which is set to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ajmal Shahzad expresses interest in the PSL

Shahzad is the most notable English player to express interest in the PSL

Former England bowler Ajmal Shahzad, who was considered to be a vital part of the national team’s pace attack only two years ago before being dropped due to his inconsistency, has become the most notable English county player to express interest in playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Michael Clarke expresses interest in Shane Warne’s ‘dream team’ coaching line-up, but also backs Pat Howard

Clarke still believes Howard should be the high performance chief

Australia captain Michael Clarke has expressed interest in former leg-spinner Shane Warne’s proposition of a new ‘dream team’ coaching line-up, which includes people such as former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming taking on the role of head coach and ex-Australian player Ian Chappell being the mentor of the national team.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: PCB hire international umpires for PSL

Koertzen is by far one of the most experienced umpires in cricketing history

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that they have hired current and former international umpires such as Mike Proctor, Russell Tiffin and ‘slow death’ Rudy Koertzen to officiate in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: FICA’s warnings could hurt success of PSL, says Haroon Lorgat

Lorgat is worried about the impact FICA’s warnings will have on the PSL

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has announced that the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations’ (FICA) warnings to players about not participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could seriously damage its reputation and hurt the success of the tournament.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: T20 cricket is not having a negative impact on Tests, says Brian Lara

Lara believes the two formats can actually complement each other

Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has announced that Twenty20 cricket is not having a negative impact on Test cricket and even added that the two formats could actually work hand-in-hand to make the sport even more exciting and bring in more viewers from all over the world.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Shane Warne and Marlon Samuels’ fight has given the BBL a huge spark, says James Sutherland

Sutherland expects the rivalry between the two Melbourne-based franchises to only get more intense from here on

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has announced that the infamous brawl between West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels and local boy Shane Warne has resulted in the Big Bash League (BBL) becoming more competitive, thus making it a bigger hit amongst the fans as rivalries between different states have been created, and in some cases, are already starting to heat up.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Andrew Hudson admits Thami Tsolekile was supposed to play in Test series against New Zealand

Tsolekile still does not fully understand why he was dropped during the New Zealand Test series

South Africa convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson has admitted that wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was supposed to replace batsman AB de Villiers behind the stumps for the New Zealand Test series, but he was denied the opportunity after de Villiers announced that he would like to continue donning the gloves for the Proteas.

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