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Pakistan’s four-year drought could end if Sri Lanka tour the warn-torn nation
Sri Lanka’s President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has announced that the national team are willing to tour Pakistan, four years after they were ambushed by militants in the Pakistani city of Lahore, which resulted in the deaths of eight locals and six players getting injured.
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Pollard received support from both Haynes and Sobers
West Indies legends Desmond Haynes and Sir Garfield Sobers have voiced their support for all-rounder Kieron Pollard as captain of the Barbados Tridents franchise just days after protests broke out over his appointment to the leadership position.
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Lorgat is willing to do everything in his power to improve ties with the BCCI
Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat, who was recently elected as Cricket South Africa’s new chief executive, has announced that improving ties between himself and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is his top priority.
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The money was intended for the USACA
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had to make an embarrassing apology to the United States Youth Cricket Association (USYCA) after sending them just over $8,100, which they then asked to be returned to the ICC Americas headquarters in Toronto.
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Woodhill will be reassessed by the PCB after the Champions Trophy
Former New Zealand assistant coach Trent Woodhill has been appointed as Pakistan’s new batting coach for the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on June 6 in England.
Pepsi are now officially the new IPL title sponsors
Cola giant Pepsi have been named as the new sponsors of the Indian Premier League (IPL) title after their bid of Rs 396.8 crore turned out to be the highest.
McDermott wants to create the next generation’s greatest bowling sensations
After formally ending all ties with Cricket Australia, Craig McDermott has announced that he will be opening his own bowling school, which is aimed at producing the next generation’s greatest pace bowlers.
Khan is disgusted by the fact that players would even think of committing such a grievous act
Legendary Pakistan captain Imran Khan has announced that any player or official found guilty of match-fixing should be banned for life.
India and Pakistan have not played a series since 2007
Fans can officially start the celebrations after India’s home ministry cleared Pakistan’s limited overs tour of the country in December.
Ashraf hopes to see India and Pakistan play against each other for the sake of the fans
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has admitted that reviving ties with India has been the toughest task he has faced since taking up his position as chairman.
