Luke Ronchi is still getting accustomed to how we do things here in New Zealand, says Mike Hesson

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Ronchi has only scored 47 runs in six innings

New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has come to the defence of wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi, who was recently picked to play for the national team, but has had a tough time with the bat over the past couple of months.

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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: Australia need to win more awards as a team, says Michael Clarke

Clarke is hoping his team can pick up the ultimate award of topping the rankings across all three formats

While the Allan Border Medal presentation ceremony may for the most part be all about glitz and glamour, Australia captain Michael Clarke took the night as an opportunity to expose a painful truth upon receiving his fourth Allan Border medal.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: It is up to the PCB to revive international cricket in Pakistan, says David Richardson

Many Sri Lankan players were injured in the attack

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson has announced that it is up to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to revive international cricket in the country by convincing other nations that it is safe to play.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: The ICC have to implement the Test championship before it’s too late, says Brian Lara

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Lara is worried that Test cricket is starting to become a format of the past

Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to remove the dull and boring future tours Test program and replace it with a Test championship in order to revive and add some flare to the purest format of the game.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Pakistan buys bulletproof buses to convince international teams that they will be fully protected

A plan of what the new Islamabad stadium will look like

International teams have always been scared to travel to Pakistan since March 2009 after the Sri Lankan team were attacked by militants, but in a desperate attempt to revive the sport in their country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced that they will be buying bulletproof buses to ensure the safety of any team that comes to their shores.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: International cricket could return to Pakistan after PCB hold talks with five cricket Boards

Ashraf was all smiles as he revealed international cricket may return to Pakistan very soon

International cricket could be on its way back to Pakistan after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that they were in talks with five cricket Boards about a tour of the country.

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