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“We have to bowl them out first”
Despite New Zealand holding on to a 137-run lead at the end of the third day of second Test in Mirpur, Bangladesh off-spinner Nasir Hossain believes that his team “have to keep them within a 160-run lead” and follow that up with a score of “300 or 350” in order to have any chance of winning the Test match.
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“It’s been a good contest so far”
India batsman Suresh Raina has announced that he believes the new ODI rules implemented by the International Cricket Council (ICC) puts “more pressure on the bowlers”
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Tendulkar will play his final match on his home ground
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar will play his 200th Test in his hometown of Mumbai.
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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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“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.
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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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Melbourne last hosted a World Cup final in 1992
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that Melbourne will host the 2015 World Cup final 23 years after former Pakistan captain Imran Khan led his country to World Cup glory by beating England in the final in 1992.
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Pakistan toured India in December 2012
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have revealed that they have lost approximately USD 80 million (Approx. Rs 482 crore) in its broadcast deal with Dubai-based Ten Sports after failing to host India for a bilateral series.
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Gilchrist will not be doing any Gangnam style celebrations during the CPL
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist, who was set to become one of the marquee international sensations of the inaugural edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will not have that dream fulfilled after he was ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury.
Ponting will captain Surrey in Smith’s absence
Surrey may have considered themselves lucky after South African captain Graeme Smith agreed to sign a three-year deal with the club, but they may now be seen as real contenders to win the county league this year after reaching an agreement with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.
