Owais Shah, the England and Middlesex batsman, has said he was “kind of surprised” to be included in the 15-man squad for the two-Test series in India in December. Shah was preferred to Ravi Bopara, who was in the squad for the Oval Test against South Africa.
“I got a phone call from Geoff Miller this […]
The opener Leah Poulton has regained her place in Australia’s squad for the upcoming series against India, which starts in Sydney in late October. Poulton and Lauren Ebsary were named in the 14-player squad with Sarah Andrews and Renee Chappell dropped from the group that won the Rose Bowl in New Zealand earlier this year.
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Brendon McCullum is looking forward to more opportunities to bat up the order in Tests as he sets his sights on becoming the world’s best wicketkeeper-batsman. McCullum has been pencilled in for the No. 5 spot on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, having filled that same role in the recent series in England.
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Australia’s players are concerned about the recent bombings in Delhi, where the third Test will be held, according to the fast bowler Stuart Clark. The tour is at this stage going ahead as planned, although the team’s travelling security consultant Frank Dimasi will not make a final recommendation on whether the squad should play in […]
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, is confident his team can give New Zealand a fight in the upcoming home series and possibly win a game or two. Shakib summed up the positive mood in the camp, saying that the players had put the poor tour of Australia behind them and were determined to make […]
Pakistan batsman Younis Khan, who played for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL confirmed all his dues have been cleared.
“Yes the IPL has cleared all my dues including the bonus amount from the winning purse for the tournament,” said Younis, who played only one match for the eventual champions of the tournament. Read more
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Bengal came up with a prize catch, roping in Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan for their Ranji Trophy campaign.
The Cricket association of Bengal (CAB) managed to rope in the legendary off-spinner after pondering over scores of names including his compatriot Sanath Jayasuriaya and Australia’s Ricky Ponting. Read more
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England national selector Geoff Miller has admitted that Michael Vaughan could visit India this winter - as part of the England performance squad.
It was announced on Saturday that Vaughan would not take part in the senior squad’s tour of India this winter after he struggled to regain his form following his decision to step down […]
Xavier Marshall has been included in a 29-member training squad announced by the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) for the upcoming regional first-class season.
Marshall, along with Tonito Willett of Leeward Islands, had tested positive in a drugs test conducted earlier this month. Both players were part of the 32 probables from which the Stanford Superstars squad […]
The fourth ODI of England’s India tour, on November 23, has been shifted to Bangalore from the original venue, Jamshedpur, following concerns over the state of the stadium. The galleries at Jamshedpur’s Keenan Stadium are reportedly in bad shape, raising doubts about the safety of spectators. Read more
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India A seized the advantage in the first Test against New Zealand A after some splendid work by the Indian bowlers. Having bowled out New Zealand for 230, ensuring an 18-run lead, India were 27 for 1 at stumps, having lost the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan. Read more
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Glamorgan have released captain David Hemp, BBC Sport Wales understands.
Hemp was out of contract at the end of this season and Glamorgan have opted not to offer him another deal. Read more
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