As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were interested in naming Mustafizur as a replacement for injured Harry Gurney. But the bowler has been denied an NOC as Bangladesh is slated to play a Test series against Sri Lanka in October this year. … [Read more...] about Indian Premier League 2020: Bangladesh Cricket Board denies NOC to Mustafizur Rahman
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Stuart Broad declares Jos Buttler as England’s best-ever white-ball cricketer
Buttler first broke into the side in 2011, making his T20I debut first against India and then made his ODI debut in 2012. But it was only after the 2015 ODI World Cup that he established himself into the scheme of things and became a vital cog in the wheel. … [Read more...] about Stuart Broad declares Jos Buttler as England’s best-ever white-ball cricketer
‘The attitude of some senior players made me feel unwelcome’: Yasir Arafat accuses Pakistan cricket of favouritism
Former all-rounder Yasir Arafat has accused Pakistan cricket of favouritism and narrated incidents which indicate so. Arafat, who played three Tests, 11 ODIs and 13 T20Is for Pakistan, has claimed that the team management over the years has fast-tracked certain talents and overshadowed those more talented and deserving of playing for the senior team. … [Read more...] about ‘The attitude of some senior players made me feel unwelcome’: Yasir Arafat accuses Pakistan cricket of favouritism
PCB announces massive pay hike for Pakistan’s domestic cricketers
“With each of the 10 A+ category players to receive PKR150,000 as monthly retainer for 12 months and a match fee of PKR40,000 for National T20 Cup and Pakistan Cup each, and PKR60,000 for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, players maintaining and displaying high levels of professionalism throughout the season will earn PKR3.2million.” The Board also said that “monthly retainer of D category domestic players is PKR40,000 but they will get the same match fee as the highest category player”, which means “any D category player who features in all the 30 First XI league matches will earn PKR1.8million.” … [Read more...] about PCB announces massive pay hike for Pakistan’s domestic cricketers
‘Cricket is 2nd biggest sport’: Shane Warne wants Boxing Day Test at Melbourne
Cricket is the 2nd biggest sport in the world behind soccer(fact) & the biggest day on the Aust sporting calendar is the Boxing Day test. We must try & do everything possible to keep it at the MCG this year. FYI- The Melb Cup & the AFL GF are the next biggest events in Aust ! … [Read more...] about ‘Cricket is 2nd biggest sport’: Shane Warne wants Boxing Day Test at Melbourne
