Cricket

Hayden says he has nothing to fear from retirement

Hayden says he has nothing to fear from retirementMelbourne, Jan 11 : Australian opener Mathew Hayden has said that he had "nothing to fear" as he made plans for an island getaway with his family after his 15-year long international cricket career has come under severe scrutiny due to lack of form.

The 37-year-old would this week embark on a vacation to Stradbroke Island with wife Kellie and their three children, and use the time to weigh up the biggest decision of his cricketing life.

Pietersen says he has unfinished business as English skipper

Pietersen says he has unfinished business as English skipperLondon, Jan 11: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has said that he's not finished as English skipper yet.

"I feel I've got unfinished business as the captain of England. I definitely feel that," Pietersen told The Sun.

Pietersen had relinquished the post of England skipper on January 7th after an argument with team coach Peter Moores.

But, the swashbuckling right-handed batsman has decided to put the episode behind him, and support new captain Andrew Strauss, and keep piling on the runs.

Sri Lanka tour to Pak to be two- phased affair

Sri Lanka, PakistanLahore, Jan. 10 :The Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the itinerary for the Pakistan tour.

The tour will be a two phased affair, with the one day internationals scheduled from January 21 to 27, while the Tests will be held in February and March this year.

However, the number of matches will be lesser than what the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked for.

Initially, the PCB had asked Sri Lanka to play three Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20 international.

NZC reports that Cricket-Decision on extending India tour due next week

New Zealand Cricket BoardOn Friday, it was announced by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) that by next week a decision on whether a third test will be added to India's tour of New Zealand in March would be made.

With the aim to help recover lost revenue from cancelled events, Indian officials had asked their New Zealand counterparts to consider adding a test to the journey.

The Indian team would get quite busy as from 6th March till 7th April they are scheduled to play two tests, five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international in New Zealand.

Pakistan’s dates confirmed by Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka & Pakistan Cricket LogoIt was recently confirmed by Sri Lanka that they are all set up to will play three one-day internationals and two Tests against Pakistan. It has been learnt that the tour will be split over two legs, thus giving chance to Sri Lanka to host India for a one-day series.

On 19th January, Mahela Jayawardene's men would arrive in Karachi ahead of the first ODI on 21st January. Three days later, the second one-dayer will also be held, before the final clash on January 27, after which Sri Lanka will go home.

PCB uncovers massive multi-million rupee scam in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium renovation

PCB uncovers massive multi-million rupee scam in Lahore Gaddafi Stadium renovationKarachi, Jan. 10 : Already suffering from severe a financial crunch, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now accused its former Chief Operating Officer (COO) Shafqat Naghmi, of causing hefty financial losses to the board.

The PCB said that the project initially supposed to cost Rs. 142 million, was now expected to cross Rs. 471 million.

"Massive irregularities have been discovered in the construction of the far end pavilion at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore," a press release by the PCB stated.

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