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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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Watson averages 43.06 as an opener
Former Australia opening batsman Mark Taylor has called on Cricket Australia to restore all-rounder Shane Watson to his usual opening spot ahead of the Ashes against England next month.
Boycott thought Tendulkar made a “responsible and sensible” decision to retire from ODIs
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has announced that he no longer wants to see Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar embarrass himself during every Test series, especially after his dismal performance against England last year.
Jayawardene has established himself as a force to be reckoned with at the crease
Former Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss believes veteran batsman Mahela Jayawardene is constantly underrated and is just as good of a player as ex-Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.
Hughes impressed a lot of people with his outstanding strokeplay
Australia batsman Phillip Hughes has announced that his top priority as of right now is to focus on scoring as many runs as he can in the longest format of the game in order to cement his place in the Test side.
Hussain feels as if India are only concerned about how much money they are making
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India are in desperate need of a change in personnel and attitude if they are to get back to their winning ways.
Dravid feels as if India have given up on Test cricket
Former India batsman Rahul Dravid has launched a scathing attack against the national team, stating that he did not know whether they possessed the “skill, ability and talent” to play Test cricket any more, especially after being defeated at home in a four-Test series against England.
Ford hinted that Sri Lanka’s future could be bleak if younger batsmen are not found soon
Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has announced that the national team need more young batsmen to come in from the domestic circuit in order to replace the older, ageing superstars.
