The venue of next month's conclave is not yet decided but there is a distinct likelihood of it being held in Mumbai again.
The former India captain is 'upset and hurt' at being removed as Talent Resources Development Officer for West Zone.
Chief selector Wasim Bari suggested inviting the legendary Indian left-arm spinner for a special training camp for upcoming bowlers.
The Australian bowling legend was unhappy with a new proposal from the Centre of Excellence.
All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Saturday.
The academy is currently under construction in the central Sri Lankan town of Kandy
The Bangladesh coach said his team was focusing on improving individual performance.
'There is a lot more stability; not much changing and chopping,' says Brijesh Patel, chairman of the cricket selectors.
Wednesday marked a special day for two members of the Indian cricket team who will be playing a crucial role in the upcoming series in West Indies. While it was the first day in office for legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who took charge as the head coach, it was also a moment to savour for young pacer Shardul Thakur. It was the Mumbai pacer's first outing with the Indian cricket team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
BCCI is contemplating utilising the services of John Wright at the Bangalore-based National Cricket Academy and accordingly he might be retained for a longer term.
Making a comeback from a shoulder injury, India opener K L Rahul is 'still very nervous' and his body is still 'very unsure' four days before the start of the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Gujarat Cricket Association president Narhari Ami said the GCA is yet to receive official intimation about the PCB refusing to play in Ahmedabad.
Speedsters Munaf Patel and Raghavendra Rao have been chosen for a short training stint in Australia.
Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan is all set to be back in action having recovered from a fractured left-thumb sustained during the second Test match against New Zealand at Kolkata in September.
Physical trainer Gregory King said he will take stock of the fitness levels of the bowlers, and the progress they made during the off-season.
Former Australia captain Greg Chappell has signed a 30-day coaching contract, to be spread over a year, with Pakistan's national team and cricket academy.
The 39-year-old replaces Gus Logie, whose contract was terminated at the end of September.
The veteran off-spinner was part of the Indian squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka in August but was dropped for the ongoing four-match series against South Africa.
"It will be great for the children (in Leicester) to watch me and talk to me," he said.
He regains the job three years after he gave it up.
The Pakistan coach said he is willing to work with the youngsters at the PCB's academy.
The former England captain said India will struggle to win a Test series outside the subcontinent until they find a specialist opening pair.
The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation and does not rely on government funding.
Bangladesh declared their first innings at 7-232, a deficit of 26, and reduced the Academy to 4-99 in their second innings at stumps on day two.
Involving the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will be 'extremely dangerous' for the reputation of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL), former captain Ramiz Raja has said.
The Indian coach told youngsters at the NCA that one should not be discouraged when results do not come up to expectations.
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