Brendon McCullum will retire from international cricket after the end of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch. © AFP New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum pads up for his final Test Saturday in Christchurch, with Australia determined to ruin his farewell party as they eye world domination. (New Zealand Want Greener Pitch For Second Test Versus Australia) If Australia sweep the two-Test series, which they lead 1-0, they will hurdle…
World Twenty20: Faf du Plessis Says South Africa Leaving no Stone Unturned to get Team Combination Right
South Africa’s Twenty20 skipper Faf du Plessis (left) said he knows his best playing XI. © AFP Cape Town: After an inspirational 3-2 one-day series win against England, South Africa are all set for two Twenty20 matches, which should get them into the mode ahead of the World Twenty20. (South Africa, England Aim To Put On Good Show In Twenty20 Series Ahead of World Cup) The first of the two…
Board of Control For Cricket in India Gear Up to Discuss Justice Lodha Panel Report
The Lodha Panel has recommended age limit of 70, one state-one vote and barring of ministers and government officials from the Board.. © AFP Pushed into a tight corner by the recommended sweeping reforms to its structure by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet in Mumbai on Friday at a Special General Meeting to discuss the report’s implementation. (BCCI Fret…
MCC name strong side for Champion County clash
Yorkshire will face a Marylebone Cricket Club side packed with international experience in the annual Champion County four-day clash in Abu Dhabi from March 20. Ian Bell, who will skipper the MCC, is one of five players in the XI to have played for England with Scott Borthwick, Rikki Clarke, James Tredwell and Graham Onions also included. Essex batsman Tom Westley, Surrey wicketkeeper Ben Foakes and Nottinghamshire paceman Jake Ball…
Michael Clarke Returns To Club Cricket, Eyes Good Show in Twenty20s
Michael Clarke stated that he wanted to make mark in Twenty20s, a format in which he had not done well. © AFP Former Australia captain Michael Clarke makes his return to cricket this weekend in a Sydney club competition, but with his eyes on some unfinished business in the Twenty20 format. (Michael Clarke Comes Back in Brisbane, But Only On the Scorecard) The 34-year-old, who bowed out of the game…
Darren Lehmann Says 2019 Ashes Could Be His Swansong as Australian Coach
Darren Lehmann was forced to miss Australia’s Twenty20 series against India and the one-day international tour of New Zealand due to deep vein thrombosis © AFP Australia coach Darren Lehmann said Thursday he cannot see himself continuing in the demanding role beyond 2019 with a recent bout of deep vein thrombosis proving a “reality check”. (Darren Lehmann Diagnosed With Deep Vein Thrombosis) He was admitted to a Sydney hospital on…
Malinga and Mathews return for Sri Lanka
Skipper Lasith Malinga and vice-captain Angelo Mathews have been named in Sri Lanka’s World Twenty20 squad after overcoming injury. Malinga, who has not played since last November against West Indies, captained Sri Lanka to their first World T20 title in 2014. The defending champions also welcome back Nuwan Kulasekara and Rangana Herath, both having missed their recent three-match T20 series defeat against India. Right-arm seamer Kasun Rajitha, who starred against India, misses…
Danish Kaneria Lashes Out at Pakistan Cricket Board, England After Mervyn Westfield is Cleared to Play
Danish Kaneria has played 68 Tests and 18 ODIs. © AFP Karachi: Pakistan’s banned leg spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after it was announced on Thursday that fast bowler Mervyn Westfield has been allowed to play lower-level cricket with one year of his spot-fixing ban remaining. (Cash-Strapped Danish Kaneria Seeks BCCI Help To Get Ban Lifted) “If anything,…
South Africa, England Aim To Put On Good Show In Twenty20 Series Ahead of World Cup
South Africa will be riding high on momentum after their come-from-behind victory in the ODI series against England which they won 3-2. © AFP England’s lengthy tour of South Africa winds up with two Twenty20 internationals which are effectively a rehearsal ahead of their clash in the World Twenty20 in India in March. (Neil McKenzie Appointed South Africa’s Batting Coach) It will be the last chance for England to settle…
Peter Siddle Ruled Out of Christchurch Test Against New Zealand
Peter Siddle bowled only eight overs in the second innings of the Wellington Test due to a back injury and his place is expected to be taken by James Pattinson. © AP Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand with a back injury. (Doug Bracewell Ruled Out of Second Test) Team physiotherapist David Beakley said Siddle “experienced some discomfort in his…