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Botha has been cited for a suspicious bowling action on numerous occasions
Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has been ordered to undergo a biomechanical examination after he was cited for a suspicious bowling action during South Australia’s Ryobi Cup match against Victoria on October 4.
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Tendulkar will play his final match on his home ground
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th Test in his hometown of Mumbai.
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Starc is sick and tired of not playing back-to-back Test matches
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Starc has once again lashed out at Cricket Australia over their controversial rotation policy, stating that it is hard for him to stay consistent if he is spending half his time on the bench.
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SLC will find themselves in a deeper financial hole if the SLPL fails to take place this year
The Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) looks highly unlikely to go ahead this year after numerous franchise owners started to withdraw their support due to the heavy losses they incurred at the end of the inaugural edition of the tournament.
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Dhoni believes a wicket is more likely to fall is fielders are placed on the boundaries
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes that the use of aggressive fields during Test matches has long gone since players have become a lot more attacking in their approach and mentality, while the pitches nowadays are also much livelier than they used to be during the golden era of Test cricket.
Kumble is certain that Sehwag will be a key player during India’s tour of South Africa
Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble believes that opening batsman Virender Sehwag is facing the toughest challenge of his international career to date after he was dropped from the Test team halfway through the recently concluded four-Test series against Australia.
Taylor is worried that Zimbabwe are taking a “step in the wrong direction”
Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has voiced his disgust towards the recent cuts in coaching staff, calling it a “step in the wrong direction” that would ultimately do more harm than good for a country struggling to pose any kind of threat to all the other international teams.
Srinivasan still believes the DRS is flawed and inaccurate
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanaswami Srinivasan has announced that the national team may refuse to play series where the opposition insist on using the Decision Review System (DRS), according to a report published by ESPNcricinfo.
Ponting believes Cricket Australia need to prove that the rotation policy is having positive effects
Cricket Australia’s rotation policy has drawn a lot of criticism from former players like Shane Warne and Brett Lee, but it has also been supported and defended by captain Michael Clarke and coach Mickey Arthur.
Samuels has been reported for a suspicious action numerous times in the past
Brisbane Heat head coach Darren Lehmann has been charged with breaching Cricket Australia’s Code of Behaviour after he questioned the legitimacy of West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels’ bowling action during his side’s loss to the Melbourne Renegades at Etihad Stadium.
