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“We are hoping that before the start of the World T20, there will be a solution to our political situation”
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has announced that he is “not worried about the World T20” after the West Indies Under-19 team cut their tour short due to an explosion near the hotel they were staying at.
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Sri Lanka were comprehensively beaten in all three formats the last time they played against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka will travel to the United Arab Emirates in December to square off against Pakistan in a series consisting of three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20 Internationals.
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The SLPL will now be replaced by an inter-provincial Twenty20 tournament
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced the cancellation of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) after all eight franchises failed to pay the tournament fee and the bank guarantees, which ensures that players receive their payments.
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Tendulkar’s battles with Steyn in the past have been legendary
The Boxing Day Test has made its triumphant return in South Africa after Cricket South Africa (CSA) cancelled the long-running tradition last year in favour of a Twenty20 International against New Zealand, which they thought would boost attendances.
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Gilchrist is thrilled to be working alongside Ponting
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has joined his long-time team-mate and skipper Ricky Ponting in the commentary box for the Big Bash League (BBL), which is scheduled to take place in December.
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The last seven-match ODI series between India and Australia was played in October-November 2009
Australia are set to return to India after their 4-0 whitewashing in the Test series in February-March to play seven ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.
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The picturesque Lord’s Cricket Ground will be looking to gain the rights to host its fifth World Cup final
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have both signed an agreement to confirm that the 2019 World Cup will be held in England and Wales.
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South Africa won their last encounter with Sri Lanka 3-2
Cricket South Africa (CSA) have finally confirmed the itinerary for the national team’s limited overs tour of Sri Lanka, which will be Russell Domigo’s first assignment as the country’s head coach.
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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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Gibbs has developed the reputation of being a freelance Twenty20 specialist
Former South African batsman Herschelle has become the fifth international superstar to sign up for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and will join other powerhouses such as ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting and his long-time teammate Adam Gilchrist, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor and Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez.
