Sanath Jayasuriya has announced he will retire from international cricket after Sri Lanka’s first ODI against England on June 28, at The Oval, and revealed his decision within hours of being recalled to the squad close to his 42nd birthday. “The England tour will be...
Jacques Kallis was named the South African Cricketer of the Year at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Kallis and Pakistan-born legspinner Imran Tahir were the major winners on the night, taking home three Cricket South Africa awards each, while Hashim Amla won two....
It’s their first ODI assignment as world champions, and India are fielding a second-string team. The IPL has won out over West Indies in terms of player priority, but will the hosts be able to make the Indians pay for their decision? When India and...
Chris Gayle’s shadow hung over the press conference. It was Suresh Raina who nailed Gayle’s impact in a delightful moment of humour-infused candour. The question was a direct one: Are you relieved or are you disappointed that Gayle isn’t playing? “To be honest I am...
Shahid Afridi has replied to the PCB’s showcause notice and accepted that he has violated the code of conduct, further stating his willingness to face whatever disciplinary action will come his way. “We have received Shahid Afridi’s reply and he has accepted violation of the...
India batsman Virender Sehwag, who underwent surgery on his injured shoulder in London last week, is likely to be fit for India’s upcoming tour of England. “I think I will able to play the series in England,” Sehwag told Mid-Day. “That’s the reason why I...
Floodlit Test matches could become a reality within two years if another 12 months of trials in first-class cricket are successful. The ICC Cricket Committee, which held a two-day meeting at Lord’s, recommended that the pink ball should be used in Intercontinental Cup matches and...
The ICC’s Cricket Committee unanimously recommended the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) in all Tests and also said it should be used in one-day internationals and Twenty20, but with just one failed review rather than two. It also encouraged cricket boards to use...
The first edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) will be a seven-team inter-provincial tournament played over approximately 18 days at the end of July and the beginning of August this year. The teams will play each other once, with the top four teams...
The Big Picture The series is wrapped up after Pakistan overcame two mini collapses in Barbados to complete a three-wicket victory. Given the lack of confidence in the West Indies camp, especially from the batsmen, the visitors must now be targeting a whitewash. These continue...