No play was possible on the first day of Ireland’s historic Test debut
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Ireland’s long-awaited Test debut got off to a soggy start as persistent rain led to the opening day of the historic fixture against Pakistan in Dublin being abandoned.
Afghanistan will make their Test debut in June
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Afghanistan will make play their inaugural Test match between June 14 and 18 when they take on India in Bangalore.
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“Rohit defines aggression and fearless cricket and I am looking forward to seeing him in whites”
Legendary India batsman VVS Laxman has announced that opener Rohit Sharma “is ready to make his Test debut” against the West Indies tomorrow in Kolkata.
McLaren continues to grow more confident of his chances of playing Test cricket again
South Africa all-rounder Ryan McLaren has announced his intentions of regaining a spot in the country’s Test squad just days after receiving a new national contract from Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Vaughan has absolutely no doubt that Root should be Cook’s opening partner
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has put his money on youngster Joe Root to open the batting for the national team throughout their tour of New Zealand.
Hussey’s dedication and contribution to Australia cricket will never be forgotten
Just under a month after announcing his retirement, Australia veteran batsman Michael Hussey has admitted that he was relieved his international career had come to an end with a win over Sri Lanka in Sydney.
Warne has warned Cricket Australia about the dangers of sending rookies to India
Former Australia ‘spin king’ Shane Warne has urged captain Michael Clarke and the rest of the selectors to pick experienced spinners over rookies when the national team tour India later this month.
Ferguson’s run of 25 ODIs was ended after his severe injury
Australia batsman Callum Ferguson, who last represented the country during the 2009 Champions Trophy before being sidelined with a severe knee injury, has announced that he believes he is ready to make his Test debut, given the amount of runs he has scored for South Australia in the Sheffield Shield this season.
Warner is starting to be envisioned as Australia’s future leader
Australia opening batsman David Warner has announced that he is still coming to terms with the increase in responsibility on his part.
Ponting admitted that all good runs must come to an end someday
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has announced his retirement from international cricket, stating that he had decided to make the decision for himself instead of the selectors doing so by dropping him from the national team for his poor form with the bat in the past couple of series.
