“You have to acknowledge and respect the status of Test match cricket”
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
Given the meteoric rise of Twenty20 cricket, former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja believes that the International Cricket Council (ICC) have to seriously consider implementing a Test window in order to ensure the format’s popularity doesn’t continue its downward slide.
Elgar will take over as captain if Du Plessis misses the first Test
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is still unlikely to feature in the first Test against England next week despite his first child having been born.
“I’ve got a Kolpak deal on my plate which I’m contemplating”
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has indicated that he is seriously considering the idea of signing a Kolpak deal to play county cricket in England if he continues to be snubbed when it comes to international cricket. Continue reading
“I think it is a story. He is still very keen to play for South Africa and to break records”
Image courtesy of: Zimbio
South Africa seamer Morne Morkel has rubbished a report in the South African media that AB de Villiers is set to retire from Test cricket after the ongoing series against England.
“If somebody leaned against the front of the balustrade they could fall straight over and straight down”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Headingley’s 83-year-old rugby stand may be closed until the 2019 season due to safety reasons.
“We were practising to get acclimatised here but we haven’t been able to show our level of preparation”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has questioned whether his side have adequately prepared for the World Cup after they lost both their warm-up matches, which were against Pakistan and Ireland.
“To be very honest it’s big pressure being favourites”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has announced that he is “happy” the national team are not considered favourites to win the World Cup.
Pooran will have his left leg surgically repaired
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Trinidad and Tobago wicketkeeper-batsman Nicolas Pooran has seriously injured his leg after he was involved in a car accident in St Mary’s, as reported also by West Virginia personal injury lawyer.
The Hagley Oval will host the opening match of the 2015 World Cup
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, which will host the opening match of the 2015 World Cup, has received accreditation from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“I don’t think I will need as long as three months”
Image courtesy of: ESPNcricinfo
Bangladesh spinner Sohag Gazi has announced that he is confident that he will be back in less than three months.
