South Africa could tour Pakistan in March depending on the security delegation’s assessment
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South Africa will send a security delegation to Pakistan next month before a decision is made on whether the Proteas will tour the country for a three-match Twenty20 series in March.
Sri Lanka will take on India and Bangladesh on home soil to mark 70 years of independence in March 2018
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To celebrate their 70th year of independence, Sri Lanka will host India and Bangladesh for a Twenty20 International tri-series in March.
New Zealand will hold their first-ever day-night Test in March 2018
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The first-ever day-night Test to be held in New Zealand has been given the green light, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed.
“We don’t really know what to expect but it’s hugely exciting for the players and the fans alike”
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England seamer Stuart Broad has admitted that his side will be venturing into uncharted territory in their first Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston as it will be the first day-night Test to be held in England.
Sri Lanka could return to Pakistan for the first time since March 2009
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International cricket could be returning to Pakistan next month after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that they would play at least one Twenty20 International in Lahore, but only if “the logistical and operational plans fall in place”.
“If we can make the best use of our home condition, then I think we’ll be able to beat Australia”
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Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim is confident that his side can beat Australia in their upcoming two-Test series, which begins later this month.
Vaas “will guide the pace attack for the India tour of Sri Lanka”
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Legendary Sri Lanka pace bowler Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the bowling coach of the national team, albeit on a temporary basis.
Akmal no longer has a central contract
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been omitted from the list of centrally contracted players for the 2017/18 season.
“We haven’t really discarded a player after one Test match or two or three innings”
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South Africa head coach Russell Domingo has confirmed that Theunis de Bruyn will be selected ahead of uncapped batsman Aiden Markram for the first Test against England.
“Sri Lanka has shown the willingness to send its team to Pakistan”
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) executive committee chairman Najam Sethi has said that Sri Lanka are interested in the idea of touring Pakistan.
