IPL 2016

Shaharyar Khan has said that the PCB will seek the government’s stance before travelling to India for the World Twenty20 © AFP PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has hinted that the decision to play Pakistan’s World T20 matches at Indian venues will only be taken after consulting with the central government. He said that if the central government in Islamabad refuses to allow the team to travel to India for the…

Sri Lanka opted for spin as early as the 11th over, which helped India get off the hook in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final © Getty Images Charith Asalanka smiles at you whether it is just after leading Sri Lanka Under-19s to a quarter-final win over England or a semi-final defeat to India. He smiled when the Indian bowlers and fielders tried to sledge him; the exchange was completely harmless…

Hamid Hassan has not represented Afghanistan in an international match since the 2015 World T20 Qualifier in July last year © ICC Afghanistan have recalled the pace pair of Shapoor Zadran and Hamid Hassan for the World Twenty20 in India, which starts in March. Hassan, though, is not a part of the squad for the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, which will be played in February. Hassan’s place in the squad…

Under Heath Streak’s guidance, Bangladesh have got a lot from the likes of Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman © AFP Heath Streak is likely to be appointed bowling coach of Gujarat Lions, the new IPL franchise based in Rajkot. Streak, the former Zimbabwe seamer and bowling coach, currently fulfils a similar role with the Bangladesh team but ESPNcricinfo understands that his contract is not exclusive and the BCB do not…

Under Heath Streak’s guidance, Bangladesh have got a lot from the likes of Rubel Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman © AFP Heath Streak has been appointed bowling coach of Gujarat Lions, the new IPL franchise based in Rajkot. Streak, the former Zimbabwe seamer and bowling coach, currently fulfils a similar role with the Bangladesh team but ESPNcricinfo understands that his contract is not exclusive and the BCB do not intend to…

Shashikala Siriwardene was injured during Sri Lanka Women’s New Zealand tour © BCCI Shashikala Siriwardene will lead Sri Lanka Women in the Women’s World Twenty20 and the preceding limited-overs tour of India, which starts from February 15. Siriwardene injured her thumb during the side’s tour of New Zealand in November last year and missed two ODIs as well as the T20I series on the tour. The squad for India includes…