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Sydney, Thursday, 30 June West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will play in Australia's domestic Twenty20 tournament the Big Bash . Chris Gayle will Play For Sydney Thunder . Gayle said on a cricket website of New South Wales " I am very excited to go to Sydney and play for Sydney Thunder. I think Sydney Thunder has strong enough possibilities to win this tournament ."

Sri Lanka Premier League postponed Sri Lanka cricket will deal with more Pakistani cricketers , after the refusal by BCCI for not sending Indian players in SPL , after that Sri Lanka Cricket Board constantly exposed to the PCB . According to sources, The former Captain Mohammad Yousuf, Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi in the League getting started in the July 19 . Souces Said: Other players in SPL are All-Rounder Abdul Razzaq, Fawad Alam, Shahzaib Hasan, Asad Shafiq and opener Ahmed Shehzad. Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan and Umar Gul have been given a contract.

Brisbane 28 June 2011 Former Pakistan Off spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has been hired by COE ( Centre of Excellence ) Cricket Academy to coach the Australian team's spinners. Center of Excellence (COE) Cricket Academy have appointed Mushtaq to coach the team. One of the Best spinner of Pakistan Mushtaq has been appointed to replace Sri Lankan off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan.

The International Cricket Council ( ICC ), has now decided the four associate teams will be added in the World Cup 2015 . Now instead of 10 teams, 14 teams will Play in World Cup 2015 During the 2011 World Cup it was announced that the 2015, ICC World cup would be played with 10 teams, with no associate teams . According to the ESPN CrickInfo ICC has now changed his decision after which four associate teams will also play in the World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand . 14 teams were played in 2011 World Cup and there will be also 14 teams to be played in World Cup 2015.

Melbourne 28, June 2011 Australia's former Test wicketkeeper Steve Rixon was appointed fielding coach of the national cricket team of Australia. Rixon will take the place of American Mike Young , the Coach of Deccan Chargers in Indian Premier League and now working with South Africa. On behalf of Australia, Rixon Played 13 Tests and six one-day matches. Cricket Australia chief executive Michael Brown said " Rixon will join the Australian team During the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka and South Africa. " Rixon said I am excited by this appointment and the two next visits, I am keen to work with the Australian team. He said, Fielding skills plays a key role in the modern game and most of the time proves the difference between winning and losing. Rixon who retired in 1988, He is also the fielding coach of Chennai SuperKings in IPL

Batsman in international cricket will not get the support of the runner .International Cricket Council ( ICC ) has finished the runner system. Committee's recommendations approved by the ICC's Executive Board will be effective after 1 October,2011 .

Former Australian cricketer and current interim coach of Sri Lanka , Stuart Law has been appointed the coach of Bangladesh cricket team. He will replace compatriot Jamie Siddons . Stuart Law is currently with the Sri Lanka in England Tour. He will Join Bangladesh in mid-July before the Zimbabwe tour. Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman said: " Stuart Law has been appointed coach for two years, His period will begin from 1st July ." On behalf of Australia, Law played a Test and 54 ODI. He also served as assistant coach with Trevor Bayliss .

London, Monday, 28 June 2011 England's Tim Bresnan has been enter in the squad After the calf injury in the ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on Tuesday. The Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan will be available for the first match against Sri Lanka at the Oval, in the five-match series. Bresnan could not play in the Twenty20 and  three-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to injury.

New Delhi, 27 June 2011 Indian Premier League 5th season will begin from 4th April to May 27 of the next year.the tournament will be held for 54 days during 74 matches. The BCCI announced today at Delhi. IPL Chairman Chirayu Amin said in a statement: " We are delighted to confirm the final date of 2012 IPL tournament before the 10 months ago and we have no doubt that the fifth season of the IPL will be more exciting than previous seasons. "

Hong Kong City, Monday, 27 June 2011 International Cricket Council ( ICC ), Today has made the umpire decision review system ( UDRS ) mandatory in all Tests and ODIs between India - England series in the Next Month. Indian cricket board ( BCCI ) has been strongly opposed to the use of UDRS, but now after the agreement UDRS will be mandatory in the upcoming series between India and England

Harare, Saturday, 25 June 2011 Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor has been appointed the new captain in the upcoming tri-series against Australian 'A' and South Africa 'A'. Zimbabwe Cricket Board spokesman made the announcement after the meeting. Brendan Taylor was named captain in place of the all-rounder Elton Chigumbura . 25 years old wicketkeeper-batsman, Taylor has played 118 ODIs so far. He has scored 3 centuries and 21 fifties. Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Ozias Bvute , said: " We have watched Taylor become mature and experienced player and we fully support his new role ."

Wellington, 24 June 2011 All rounder, Scott Styris of New Zealand has announced his retirement from international cricket in his 12 year career. Styris had made his debut in International cricket in 1999 at India Tour.He had retired from Tests in 2008 Styris said that "I have thoroughly enjoyed representing my country, It has been an honour for me and a pleasure to play for New Zealand alongside so many quality players over the years and to have been a part of many key moments during that time. He Added “Not being on the international circuit means more time at home & I’m really looking forward to spending more time with my family.” Styris, who quits international cricket will continue to play in domestic matches and in Chennai Super Kings in IPL and play for Northern Knights in the HRV Cup later in New Zealand. He said I really do enjoy the T20 format game and see it as a way to stay involved in cricket for another year or two if I can.

England's Paul Collingwood and  Matt Prior has been out from the Upcoming one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. Since Collingwood retired from Test cricket, after won the Ashes in Australia but he was included in the World Cup 2011 team. After returning from World Cup, Collingwood T-20 captaincy has been stripped and replaced by new captain Stuart Broad . England all-rounder Samit Patel and wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has been selected for the team in ODI and T-20 series against Sri Lanka. Kieswetter have been chosen to replace Matt Prior. Fast bowler Brad is likely to be fit to play Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Brad was hurt during the third Test against Sri lanka. Fast bowler Chris Tremlett has given the rest for the upcoming Test series against India.

Tournament Player of the World Cup 2011, all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has said that He is perfectly Fit for the tour to England in next month. Yuvraj said that he is completely confident for the England tour to perform better. He said that the tour will be challenging. Ace batsman Yuvraj Singh made it clear that they can play under any captaincy, whether if its Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir or Suresh Raina. Yuvraj said he is play for the team not for the captain. He said I need to tell everyone that I play for the team, not for captain or not to be captaincy.

London, Tuesday, 21 June 2011 England Captain Andrew Strauss will play for Somerset as a practice match before the four test match series against The world's number one team India. Andrew Strauss decided to play for Somerset from 15 to 17 July before the four- test match series against India starts from july 21.

Champions League Twenty-20 cricket tournaments assigned to India and matches will begin from 23 september to 9 October, all matches will be played at Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. 13 teams will be played in the league but the main tournament will played between 10 teams.Tournament will be played on the basis of the previous version. In India, the first edition of the Champions League title was won by New South Wales Blues .Whereas the second edition that was played in South Africa won by Chennai Super Kings . The opening match of the tournament will be played in Bangalore on September 23.The semi-finals will be played in Chennai and Bangalore and the final match will be played at Chennai, on October 9.

Melbourne, Sunday, 19 June 2011 Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has opened a music studio for children living in slums in Mumbai. Lee quoted in The Sydney Morning Herald said that during the first visit to India, i will never forget the first experience of seeing poverty.I saw Wealth and poverty in India.I think that I am blessed to experience it because, if you only see one way you will not know the other side. Children living in slums will be taught free music in the studio.

Mumbai, Sunday 19 June 2011 Sri Lanka Premier League postponed BCCI Board banned Indian players to participate in the SPL tournament, because it is being organized by Singapore private company rather than a Sri Lanka Cricket Board . BCCI President Shashank Manohar said we decided that any Indian cricketer to take part in the League will not be allowed because a tournament is organised by a private company in Singapore .

Controversy surrounded the Great batsman and former captain of West Indies Chris Gayle have become so upset from Caribbean Cricket Board attitude that he is considering to abandoned the national team. Gayle alleged that the during crisis the Caribbean Board left him isolated separately. Gayle was not picked in ODI series against Pakistan .He was also not selected in ODI series against India, and now for the Test series against India the Caribbean Cricket Board still not picked him in Squad.

Sydney, Friday, 17 June 2011 Former Test captain Ricky Ponting said that senior batsman Simon Katich out of 25 players contracted to Cricket Australia's decision are stunning. Ponting said Katich has every right to criticize the deal with the selectors and Cricket Australia .He should not be condemned for Katich. He said yesterday during a program on TV, "to be out of contract players was a big blow for him.I was shocked that Why he was not elected. "Ponting said, "In the past two to three years,he played quite well."

Karachi, Thursday, 16 June 2011 Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi today fined 4.5 million rupees for his appropriate discipline, but he got NOC to play county in England. 31 -year-old Afridi had announced his retirement from international cricket after removal from the captaincy.

Karachi, Thursday, 16 June 2011 Sri Lanka Premier League postponed Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said today that he will not attend the Sri Lankan Premier League , want to concentrate on his business. Akhtar who retired in the World Cup, said: "I started a business and it takes my too much time so I'll cant go to Sri Lanka."Rawalpindi's pace Shoaib Akhtar said, because of the business, my interest is now over from the game."

Karachi, Wednesday, 15 June 2011 Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to allow Afridi to play for county side Hampshire. Sources said that board will allow Afridi to join Hampshire in the next week. Afridi met with PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt in the presence of a government official. A source said the outcome of the meeting was positive. Afridi now can play for Hampshire. Afridi's manager Umran Khan also confirmed that the meeting was positive and both sides agreed to resolve by mutual consent.He said Hampshire manager Giles White is very happy.

Melbourne, Tuesday, 14 June 2011 4 years Later, India and Sri Lanka will play tri-series in Australia. India Team will also play four Test series against the Australia from December 16 2011. Cricket Australia announced its international domestic schedule. Under it, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will visit Australia for 47 days to play six Tests, two Twenty20 matches and 14 ODIs . Cricket Australia said in a statement that after four years the triangular series will be played in Australia in February 2012. In this, India, Sri Lanka and Australia will participate. These teams will play 12 matches and finals. It says that Vodafone Test series will start in December when New Zealand will face Australia in Brisbane and Hobart. Indian team will even play four Vodafone Tests before Christmas. First Test will start in MCG on Boxing Day.Then on New Year Test in Sydney will be played. The third Test in Perth and fourth will be in the Adelaide. Cricket Australia CEO James Suther

Colombo, Monday, 13 June 2011 Australian Team in August-September tour of Sri Lanka will play two Twenty20 matches, three Tests and five one-day matches. Sri Lankan Cricket Board announced on Monday. Two Twenty20 international matches, the first one-day and second Test will be held at Candy's newly built stadium Pallekele, and two one-day matches will be held at Hambantota.The first Test match will be held in Galle & the third in Colombo. The program is as follows: Aug 6: 1st T20, Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy Aug 8: 2nd T20, Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy Aug 10: 1st ODI, Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy Aug 14: 2nd ODI, Mahinda Rajapakse International Stadium, Hambantota Aug 16: 3rd ODI, Mahinda Rajapakse International Stadium, Hambantota Aug 20: 4th ODI, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Aug 22: 5th ODI, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Aug 31: 1st Test, Galle International Stadium, Galle Sep 8: 2nd Test, Pallekele International Stadium, Kan

Johannesburg, Monday, 13 June 2011 A leading newspaper selected South African Test captain Graeme Smith as a "Mampara of the Week". In the local language "Mampara" means idiot. The Weekly newspaper ' Sunday Times ' said about smith "Our mampara cricket captain just doesn`t get it about having to say sorry" Significantly, the South Africa had lost World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

Melbourne, Monday, 13 June 2011 Former Australian player and one of the world's best spinners in the cricket game, Shane Warne is now getting ready to feed drink to people. Professional poker player Joe Hachem and Shane Warne both are prepared to opening their new bar named " Club 23 " in November 2011. Joe Hachem said he and Warne are both excited about his new bar. "We met the designer and architect and we want exactly the same as we have thought. Poker player and bar co-owner said it would be a place like an entertainment where you will come and enjoy your drink.

New Delhi, Sunday, 12 June 2011 Indian star Cricketer Yuvraj Singh could not be a part of the West Indies tour because of illness, but he will be perfectly fit before the Tour of England starts from 21 July 2011. In Cricket World Cup 2011, Man of the tournament Yuvraj singh physio Dr. Jatin Chaudhry said he had recovered from infection and he started practicing. Chaudhry said that Yuvraj Lung infection has been cured.the patch of Pneumonia was also cured. There is nothing to worry about. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Tennis player Sania Mirza, Golfer Arjun Atwal such a star players has a crucial role in the physio Chaudhry to heal injuries. When asked about Yuvraj being fully fit, he said that it was not possible to send Yuvraj to West Indies tour due to infection, but he will be perfectly fine before the England Tour. Physio said that the Yuvraj is taking Medicines. Just, He has to focus more on food.He said that Yuvraj has started practicing and he is not getting

Due to Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth injuries after being out of the three Test match series against West Indies, Indian Premier League (IPL) side effects are beginning to appear. Regular opener Virender Sehwag and his partner Gautam Gambhir due to a shoulder injury has been out from the tour while Yuvraj Singh due to lung infections was out of the entire series. Sachin Tendulkar also remove themselves from the series to spend time with his family. The latest order is the name of Zaheer and Sreesanth. Zaheer of the right ankle and Sreesanth of right elbow problems. Both players will take some time to get fitness. Zaheer was rested for the ODI series against West Indies. Zaheer in his career are frequently battling with injuries.Zaheer Played a crucial role in India's victory in World Cup 2011 and in the entire 4th season of IPL After the IPL, Zaheer and Sreesanth has not played any match and suddenly come in front of his injuries meant that they both was in trouble somew

India at the end of this month before play the Test series against West Indies got the dual shock because fast bowlers Zaheer Khan and S Sreesanth have been out of the team because of injury. Zaheer and Sreesanth was selected for the 16-member Indian team to begin the three-Test series in Kingston from June 20 but now they cant able to go West indies because they need time to recover from injuries . Zaheer's injury was on the right ankle, while Sreesanth is surviving with elbow injury. Praveen Kumar and Abhimanyu Mithun has been placed in the test team instead of two . Once again Injuries of the two fast bowlers will begin a issue of club versus country as Sehwag and gambhir played in the IPL4 despite having injuries.

London, Friday, 10 June 2011 UDRS Will Be Mandatory In India Vs England Series BCCI once again not in the favor of the use of UDRS in the upcoming four-Test series between England and India. According to ' Daily Telegraph ', Indian Cricket Board has informed England and Wales Cricket Board that not use of UDRS in Series.The system must allow for the use of both boards. Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni top Indian players opposed UDRS openly, whereas the England players has support it. Former England off-spinner John Emburey said the reason India does not want the UDRS is that it will favour our bowlers.He said "The DRS helps the spinners".The system is to know whether the ball seems to stump and becomes umpire's decision easier. The first Test match of this Test series will be played on July 21st at Lords.

London, Friday, 10 June 2011 England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has said that during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lords broke the window in the dressing room was not intentionally but it was an accident. Prior was out for 99 runs on the last day of the match at Lords. He then caught up in controversy when the dressing room window glass was found broken in the audience Members area.

Colombo, Thursday, 9 June 2011 The experienced all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been recalled after a year in Sri Lanka Cricket Team and will play Twenty20 and ODI series against England Tour.Jayasuriya will replace Upul Tharanga. Jayasuriya retired from Test cricket in 2007 and in his Test career he played 110 matches with the average of 40 and scored 6973 runs.He took 98 wickets in addition. In ODI career so far he has played 444 one-day matches in which he scored 13428 runs at an average of 32. Tillakaratne Dilshan captain and Thilina Kandamby has been declared the vice-captain. Sri Lankan One-day and T20 Team - Tillakaratne Dilshan (captain), Thilina Kandamby (vice-captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeevan Mendis, Thisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekara , Suraj Randiv, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga and Dilhara Fernando.

Experienced all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka Team, would like to return to international cricket later this month through the one-day series against England . Jayasuriya said " i wants to play international cricket. That's why I still have not announced retirement from one-day cricket. If I get a chance to play so I definitely would like to play the series against England ." He said to play for the country is always my priority. If My services were needed, so I'm ready for it. Currently Sri Lank a is playing in England Test Series in Bristol. On June 25 to play only Twenty20 International. Then the five-match ODI series will be played from June 28 to July 9. Jayasuriya said that I did not change my style. I do believe in showing natural game and so will do the same. Jayasuriya has been recalled to Sri Lanka Team

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 8 June 2011 South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis won three awards including the prestigious Cricketer of the Year award by the United Cricket Board at awards ceremony in Johannesburg Kallis bagged Test Cricketer of the Year for his outstanding performance and he also got KFC 'So Good' award.In 2004, He won the Cricketer of the Year award. South Africa's AB de Villiers the new captain of ODI and T20, won "ODI Cricketer of the Year". Hashim Amla bagged the players'player and fans' player titles. Fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe won Pro20 Player of the Year Award. Pakistan-born legspinner Imran Tahir won the International Newcomer of the Year award. Tahir also received two other awards.

Wellington, Tuesday, 7 June 2011 Former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming and Current captain Daniel Vettori has been awarded highest civil honor for their contribution to the New Zealand Cricket Team at the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Both players were honoured with Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to the International cricket. Fleming where in his captaincy of the national team played in 80 Tests and 218 one-day matches, while the current captain and great spinner Vettori has played 345 Tests and 282 ODIs. Vettori at the age of 18 started his career in New Zealand Test team and in 2007 replaced Fleming and took the captaincy.

Middle-order batsman AB De Villiers has been appointed South Africa's ODI and Twenty20 captain, and Gary Kirsten became the new coach of the South Africa team for two years of the contract. AB De Villiers will replace Smith, who gave up the captaincy after the World Cup 2011. Batsman Hashim Amla has been made vice-captain in both formats. Former fast bowler Allan Donald is the new bowling coach of South Africa Cricket Team. South Africa's new coach Kirsten said in a press conference that" I am very pleased with team's coach and it is an honor for me. Now it's my responsibility that I do work to make the players perform the best ."

Port of Spain, Monday, 6 June 2011 The explosive batsman Chris Gayle has been awarded Cricketer of the Year of West Indies Players Association Awards [WIPA]. After Blaming the West Indies Cricket Board, Last Night in the 8th annual awards at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. Chris Gayle was elected The 2010 Cricketer of the Year of West Indies Players Association Awards. Gayle also won the [WIPA] Test Player of the Year. All rounder Kieron Pollard won the One-day International Player of the Year award.

South African cricket team's assistant coach and former fast bowler Allan Donald broke the verbal contract with the New Zealand as a bowling coach. Donald will be assistant coach with the former India coach Gary Kirsten for South Africa . New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said the decision about the change in Donald gave them information. Vaughan said in a statement, we tried our best to stop them but we can understand that working in South Africa will be more interested in his and his family. He said Allen's expressed wish to work with New Zealand. So it's disappointing for us. Since January Donald with New Zealand. After the World Cup, he said that, he want to stay connected with the Kiwi team.

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly said that the before joining to other activities of cricket,He wants to play IPL a few more years. Not sold after IPL4 players auction, Played for the Pune Warriors as a alternate player, Ganguly being exposed to students here said, " I want a few more years to play in IPL. Perhaps four or five years after I think about other options. "

Johannesburg, Saturday, 4 june 2011 Gary Kirsten will be the new coach of South African cricket team, and his former partner Allan Donald become assistant coach. According to the " Saturday Star " Cricket South Africa will formally announce this on monday. Authorities were interview several candidates around the world for this job. To get World Cup title for Team India and the number one Test ranking, Kirsten will replace former coach Corrie van Zyl . Yet, CSA declined to comment on the issue. In the past for some time Kirsten was speculation about the coach. Former South African captain Kepler Wessels welcomed the decision, saying it would be good for South African cricket . Kirsten has worked very well in India. He knows what to expect from the coach at this level. 

Great Legend Batsmen Viv Richards has not seen playing Sir Don Bradman but in the current, he did not see any other batsmen than Sachin Tendulkar in his career. Viv Richards said "I have seen many batsmen,but there are No One is better than Sachin Tendulkar . He said that if a batsman is better than Sachin then maybe he has not come yet." Bradman made 29th century in 52 Tests in its 20-year career.Tendulkar in his 22-year career so far he has made 99 international centuries. Richardss said Tendulkar's most outstanding quality is that he completed his career in pain, failure, fatigue and injury, Yet he is playing consistently well. He is The entire package and the most respected cricketers. He also defended Tendulkar's decision to stay out of the West Indies tour. He also said that Tendulkar's presence in west indies tour is an inspiration for young people.

Sri Lankan Premier League ( SPLT20 ) will be the first edition of the new official Twenty20 domestic cricket Tournament in Sri Lanka. The season will begin on 19 July and end on 4 August. Sri Lanka Premier League postponed SLPL Starts from August 10, 2012 Indian players will not play in SPL 1) Basnahira Bears [Tillakaratne Dilshan] 2) Kandurata Kites [Kumar Sangakkara] 3) Nagenahira Nagas [Shahid Afridi] 4) Ruhuna Rhinos [Sanath Jayasuriya] 5) Uthura Oryxes [Daniel Vettori] 6) Uva Unicorns [Chaminda Vaas] 7) Wayamba Wolves [Mahela Jayawardene] All SPL Matches will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Umpire's Decision Review System (UDRS) will not be a part of the upcoming series between India and West Indies. WICB spokesman said UDRS will not be used in T20, five ODI and three test match series between India-West Indies upcoming series. Recently,When Pakistan toured the West Indies, the UDRS was the part of that series.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has awarded the Player of the Year award to Jonathan Trott for Consistently doing well in cricket. Based on the votes of British cricket media the award is given to that players who played significant role in the performance of the year to England. Trott was born in South Africa from the beginning of the 2010 till the end of the World Cup season, He scored 2246 with an average of 68.06 It include Seven centuries and last year 226 runs against Bangladesh in Lords.In Ashes, His average is 89 which is best after Alastair Cook . Trott said : "I am very happy with this honor. Last year was my best year of my career.It's proud to be part of England Team. I am lucky that I am part of such a hardworking team. Without the cooperation and dedication of my fellow players, i could not get this award. The entire team is honored.