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Afghanistan are the eighth Asian country to be granted Associate membership
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that Afghanistan have become the 37th country to be bestowed with the honour of receiving the Associate membership status.
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Sethi is determined to revive international cricket in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have once again ditched a desperate attempt to bring international cricket back to the shores of Pakistan after Sri Lanka and South Africa both refused to play in the war-torn nation due to security fears.
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Cook is currently on track to conquer Tendulkar’s fortress of runs
Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has long been known as the ‘Master Blaster’ or ‘Little Master’ of international cricket, but all that may soon change after flamboyant England batsman Kevin Pietersen issued a warning to the 40-year-old, stating that his Test records are in danger of being toppled by captain Alastair Cook.
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Raina was India’s skipper the last time they toured Zimbabwe
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that the national team will be touring Zimbabwe in July-August, contrary to what they said earlier last month.
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Holding is extremely interested in the CPL development programme
Legendary West Indian pace bowler Michael Holding has announced that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) can be hugely beneficial for Caribbean cricket as it will help boost interest in the sport and increase attendances for future matches.
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Muralitharan has taken more wickets than any other bowler in the history of the game
Former Sri Lanka spin maestro Muttiah Muralitharan has become the sixth international powerhouse to sign up for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and will join other superstars such as ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting and his long-time teammate Adam Gilchrist, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs and Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez.
Hussey told nobody about his decision in order to keep hold of his spot in the Test team
Australia batsman Michael Hussey had revealed that he did not notify anyone of his plans to retire from international cricket until a week before playing his last Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since he feared that he would have been dropped from the squad.
Chappell is extremely concerned about Test cricket’s future
Former India head coach Greg Chappell has announced that he is still worried about the country’s Test future, despite the fact that they have an excellent team with a bright future ahead of them.
Hayden had not heard of Tendulkar’s name until the early 1990s
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has praised India batsman Sachin Tendulkar for his longevity and admitted that “it wasn’t until I really played against him that I understood that there was a tiger that lay within him”.
Abbott is eagerly awaiting South Africa’s next Test series in seven months time
In just one Test match, 25-year-old South Africa pace bowler Kyle Abbott became a household name in the country after taking nine wickets against Pakistan during the third Test at Centurion.
