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“There’s no point hiding it, we’re here to win the Ashes back”
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has announced that the baggy greens are confident and “can’t wait” to get their hands on England when the first Ashes Test gets underway on November 21 in Brisbane.
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“Both players are vital to our success and fine-tuning their red-ball skills before the West Indies series starting in early December is paramount”
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and flamboyant batsman Ross Taylor have both been ruled out of the upcoming limited overs tour to Sri Lanka, which gets underway on November 10, in order to get some much-needed rest and relaxation ahead of the Black Caps’ home series against the West Indies in December.
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Lorgat has been suspended from dealing with all matters relating to the BCCI
After months of deliberation the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa have come to an agreement for India to play two Tests and three ODIs on their tour of South Africa.
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“The main aim is to try and earn a call-up in time for that Indian tour [in January] if they don’t pick me for the West Indies tour”
Troubled opening batsman Jesse Ryder has announced that his “main goal is to play for New Zealand again” after he recently received a six-month ban for testing positive for a banned substance in March.
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India’s tour of South Africa is likely to consist of two Test matches and three ODIs
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Narayanaswami Srinivasan has announced that he and Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani have “in principle agreed” for India to tour South Africa for a warm-up match, two Tests and three ODIs in December.
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“This is a massive step in the right direction and we will continue to strive for excellence for the cause of putting West Indies cricket back on top of World cricket”
West Indies captain Darren Sammy was all smiles as his side reached the top-five in the latest Test team rankings for the first time since August 2000.
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India’s tour of South Africa may become significantly shorter or even cancelled if the proposed tri-series goes ahead
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that they are working on scheduling an ODI tri-series with Sri Lanka and Pakistan in December if the national team’s tour of South Africa fails to go ahead.
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Eden Gardens is highly likely to be the venue for Tendulkar’s 200th Test
Top sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will not play his 200th Test match in his hometown of Mumbai, but instead in the city of Kolkata.
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India’s tour of South Africa will have to be trimmed down
Just days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) proposed to host the West Indies for a series in November, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have shown a lot of interest and it is highly likely the series will feature two Test matches and three ODIs.
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“We anticipate significant demand for tickets”
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed the dates for the national team’s home series against India next June.
