The Pakistan Cricket Board has said the fast bowler would have to undergo "stringent" fitness tests before he is picked for the Asia Cup. \n\n
'If they want us to announce our retirements we will do it, but we can't waste an opportunity to earn good money.'
While the economy seems to be on a firm growth path, the fight against inflation is not over yet. Shaktikanta Das seems to be in no hurry. After playing well through a five-year Test match, he doesn't want to get out hit wicket, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Pakistan team's media manager Ehsan Malik said there is no truth in reports that the middle order batsman refused to lead the team for the Bangalore Test, beginning Saturday.
Dejected by the shambolic state of the West Indies cricket team, legendary pacer Sir Andy Roberts feels the side is not even competing anymore and players cannot escape the blame by continuously citing their dispute with the country's Board.
Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh has called the surface 'unacceptable' and former England captain Michael Vaughan described it as a 'beach'.
'The batting has been the one which has caused us problems every time we go overseas. Why is it happening?'
He was detained by police and ambulance officers on Tuesday and taken to a mental health unit for treatment at a Sydney hospital.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat wants to see Twenty20 cricket kept in its place and Test matches become more meaningful as the game's international governing body tries to deal with a crammed calendar.
Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.
The injuries and form aside, it was that famous fall-out with then captain Michael Clarke and coach Mickey Arthur that brought ignominy unto Watson.
West Indian legend Michael Holding has been impressed with the growth of fast bowling in India but rued the decline of the art in world cricket due to an overkill of the game.
Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie
Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has admitted himself into care for 'health and mental issues' after being charged by police following a report of a domestic violence incident in Sydney.
Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne handed Sri Lanka a strong start in Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.
Rookie fast bowler Varun Aaron said he was "feeling great" for finding a berth in the 15-member Indian cricket team for the first Test against the West Indies.
England have attempted a minor shake-up of the largely conventional world of Test cricket by offering to use a points-based system to determine the winner of their home series against Sri Lanka.
Former coach John Buchanan refused to buy the simplistic argument of Australia facing a transitional period for the team's ongoing woes and said the tumble from the perch was due to "systemic" failure.
Khawaja to battle Head for openers' spot as Australia name squad for first two Tests.
The reaction has exposed a split between current players, who have been silent on his departure, and several former teammates who have fiercely defended Langer.
Surprising it may seem, but batting icon Sachin Tendulkar's defence was breached thrice in a row in the just-concluded Test series against New Zealand, which India won 2-0 on Monday.
'I remember on occasions where I lay in my room feeling the despair. It (mental health issue) is real, it is part of all sport and it is coming to the fore now with a lot more aggression. Players are at least standing up and saying 'I need to just remove myself, fight myself and comeback again'
Cairns was one of the best all-rounders of his era, especially in the shorter formats. His father Lance also represented New Zealand in cricket.
Buttler said he was asked by the on-field umpires whether he intended to appeal but decided to let the moment pass.
South Africa's status as the top-ranked Test-playing nation has been dented after their crushing defeat in India last month and is in danger of being eroded completely by England over the next month or two.
Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match in Sydney on Day 2
"He (Sarfaraz) has shown himself to be a fine captain and yes he was struggling a bit for form but when a senior player is under pressure you have to encourage and back him, not dump him like this".
Abhirup Bhattacharaya reveals why Dada, who celebrates his 46th birthday on July 8, is one of India's most successful captains.
'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'
Ending weeks of speculation, Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for an assignment comprising four Tests, along with three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.
Going into the final Test against South Africa, Australia are staring at the lowest ebb in their 140-year cricketing history.
India again firm favourites, T20 series to provide ideal platform to youngsters
or every elite athlete at the business end of their careers, a situation comes where they have to take a hard call, believes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
England's bid to win the second Test against New Zealand and level up the series was hindered by bad light on Monday when play was abandoned early with the hosts 42 without loss chasing an unlikely 382 for victory.
While the Carribs have been panned even by coach Phil Simmons for 'poor body language', former West Indies captain Richie Richardson reckons that the Windies Cricket Board needs to be united in order to improve the scenario.
Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was after so it hasn't been ideal, but I don't subscribe to the fact that it was individuals that were key to making the decision, said selection chief, George Bailey.
Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.
Australia have named Michael Clarke in a 12-man squad for the first Test against India starting in Brisbane next week, but the hamstrung captain must prove his fitness in a tour match starting on Friday.
Praising Suryakumar Yadav, Laxman, who featured in 134 Tests, 86 ODIs for India, said the 30-year-old right-hander has the potential to be a part of the World T20 squad.
