Miandad has urged the ICC to make pitches more competitive
Former Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad had called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to keep a close eye on the pitches used during Test matches since some of them, in his opinion, do not allow a fair contest between bat and ball, which is the beauty of Test cricket.
The BCCI are adamant on hosting the Asia Cup next year
India’s tour of New Zealand early next year is highly likely to be trimmed down to two Test matches, two ODIs and two Twenty20 Internationals in order for the national team to have adequate time to return home and start preparing for the Asia Cup in February-March.
Butt has been involved with the PSL since 2011
As if the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was in enough trouble already after having to delay its inaugural edition and hope and pray that international players are allowed by their respective cricket boards to participate in the tournament, the competition’s managing director Salman Sarwar Butt announced his resignation.
Di Venuto will be looking to cut down the number of mistakes the Australian batsmen make against the Indian spinners
Former Australia ODI batsman Michael Di Venuto, who is considered to be one of the greatest international players to play in the English county league, has been named as the country’s new batting coach.
Cricket Australia were quick to dismiss the rumours of the row ever taking place
Cricket Australia have dismissed rumours of captain Michael Clarke and recently retired veteran batsman Michael Hussey having a heated confrontation at the end of Hussey’s last Test against Sri Lanka in Sydney.
Raja believes Dhoni will hugely benefit if some of the pressure is taken off his shoulders
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja believes India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni should give up the Twenty20 captaincy in order to allow an upcoming youngster to take his place and perhaps turn the team’s fortunes around.
Hassan vows that the tour will take place in the near future
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has announced that the country never backed out of their promise to tour Pakistan and added that he has already sent a security team to see if the security arrangements are up to par.
Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka will suffer if they do not play more Tests in the future
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara believes the national side need to see an increase in the number of Test matches they play per year in order to ensure that the format does not become extinct in the country.
