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Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera has been added to the 17th member of the touring squad for next month Test series against South Africa. In 68 Test matches, Samaraweera has scored 4,683 runs with an average of 52.61 with 12 centuries. Sri Lanka's Test squad : Tillakaratne Dilshan (capt), Tharanga Paranavitana, Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews (vice-capt), Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kaushal Silva, Kumar Sangakkara, Chanaka Welegedara, Nuwan Pradeep, Thisara Perera, Dilhara Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Ajantha Mendis, Suranga Lakmal, Thilan Samaraweera and Rangana Herath.

Australia's aggressive opener David Warner has been selected in the test team for series against New Zealand. Warner replaces all-rounder ShaneWatson . Mitchell Johnson , Patrick Cummins, Ryan Harris and Shaun Marsh have been ruled out from the test series due to injury. Australia's new fast bowling attack James Pattinson, Ben Cutting and Mitchell Starc have been included in the team. Squad : Michael Clarke (captain), David Warner, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting , Usman Khawaja, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Starc, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson and Ben Cutting.

The announcement of Indian cricket team for Australia tour in the Next month has been announced on Saturday. Best performance in the test series against West Indies, Off-spinner R Ashwin and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has been selected in the test team. Whereas, Harbhajan Singh and all-rounder Yuvraj Singh both were dropped out for tour of Australia. Rohit Sharma, Praveen Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha and Zaheer Khan have been selected in the seventeen-Member test team. Squad : MS Dhoni (Capt. &wk), Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Praveen Kumar, R Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Pragyan Ojha, Varun Aaron, Ishant Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha and Zaheer Khan. 10 DEC UPDATE: Abhimanyu Mithun will replace injured Praveen Kumar Vinay Kumar replaces injured Varun Aaron

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is ready to play for Sydney Sixers in the upcoming KFC T20 Big Bash competition, Recently Bravo was sidelined with an ankle injury. Last year Bravo played for Victoria in the Big Bash League. Bravo will leave on Dec 10 for Australia to play Big Bash Twenty-20 League and returning Jan 7 to take part in the 2012 Caribbean Twenty20 championship. Bravo said: "I will be flying out to Australia for the Big Bash but this time around I will also be available for Trinidad & Tobago in the regional series, as we look to defend our title."

Master-Blaster Sachin Tendulkar once again missed the 100th ton in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai against West Indies. Recently in England tour, Sachin Tendulkar had missed 100th ton by only nine runs in the oval test. Sachin made his last test century against South Africa at Cape Town in January 2011. While in the ODI cricket sachin made his last century against South Africa in Nagpur in the World Cup 2011. Since then sachin has played 13 test innings and made four half centuries, but still 100th ton has yet to wait. In Nervous Nineties record, Sachin has been out 10 times in test Cricket, while 17 times in ODI .

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he still can play 5-6 years more. He said he never ran from the competition.  " I think I can still contribute to the team, " said Harbhajan Singh.

Ajantha Mendis has been involved in 16-member test squad for the South Africa tour in December. Fast bowler Dilhara Fernando has also been included in the test squad. He played his last test against England in June. Sri Lanka will play three-Test series against South Africa in Centurion starting from December 15 Test squad : Tillakaratne Dilshan (captain), Tharanga Paranavitana, Angelo Mathews (vice-captain), Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Kaushal Silva (wicketkeeper), Dinesh Chandimal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dilhara Fernando, Lahiru Thirimanne, Nuwan Pradeep, Chanaka Welegedara, Thisara Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Ajantha Mendis and Rangana Herath

Mickey Arthur has been appointed Australia's coach after Tim Nielsen quit. Justin Langer and Tom Moody were also in the race of Australia's new coach but Arthur won the race. Arthur, was coached South Africa from 2005 until 2010. Since then he has worked with Western Australia Arthur said " I am honored and privileged to have another chance to coach an international team, particularly a team of the ilk of Australia. I think I bring a fresh, unblinkered eye to the role after plotting against Australia when coaching South Africa and having now worked within the Australian system with the Western Warriors. " "Australia has an abundance of cricket talent and I am confident the talent is there to ensure Australia is successful, " he added. The 43-year-old, Arthur (non-Australian) will start his coaching on December 1, Test against New Zealand in Brisbane.

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the team for the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Left arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz has not been selected in the squad. Young fast bowler Mohammad Talha will replace Riaz. Pakistan squad : Misbahul Haq (captain), Imran Farhat, Younis Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Umer Gul, Taufeeq Umer, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan, Abdul Rehman, Umer Akmal, Aizaz Cheema & Asad Shafiq.

India's middle order batsman Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli won the Ceat International Youngster of the Year 2011 and T20 Player of the Year awards on Saturday. Left handed opener batsman Gautam Gambhir won the Match-Winning Innings of the Year for his brilliant 97 runs against Sri Lanka on April 2, in the World Cup final at Wankhede Stadium . England batsman Jonathan Trott won two awards, international cricketer of the year and batsman of the year award. James Anderson won International Bowler of the Year award. Indian explosive batsman Virender sehwag and VVS Laxman both were honored with special award for their huge contribution to Indian cricket and for completing 10 years in international cricket. West Indies former fast bowler Courtney Walsh won the Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2010-11 season. All nine players receive the awards worth Rs 5lakh each and a trophy.

Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bat fetches Rs.72 lakh at auction. This precious bat was created the world champion in Mumbai on April 2 in the World Cup. Dhoni received 72 lakhs and raise funds to the dhoni's wife's charitable organization - Sakshi Foundation.

Middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh has been out of the Indian test team in the third and last test against West Indies and replaced by Rohit Sharma . Indian Team : M.S. Dhoni (captain & wicket-keeper), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, V.V.S. Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, R. Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Pragyan Ojha, Ishant Sharma and Rahul Sharma.

West Indies top-order batsman Jason Mohammed and spinner Sunil Narine has been selected in the 15-member team for the five-match ODI series against India starting from November 30 in Cuttack. Former team captain Dwayne Bravo , all-rounder Chris Gayle , Leg spinner Devendra Bishoo and Fidel Edwards has not been selected in the ODI team. West Indies Squad : Darren Sammy (Capt.), Darren Bravo, Anthony Martin, Sunil Narine, Adrian Barath, Danza Hyatt, Jason Mohammed, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Kemar Roach, Kieran Powell, Marlon Samuels, Ravi Rampaul and Lendl Simmons

South Africa's former all-rounder Lance Klusener said that Australia's Shane Watson played well with the bat and ball both. According to the Klusener, Shane Watson is currently the best all-rounder.

England fast bowler Jade Dernbach has been signed with Melbourne Stars in Big Bash League . Dernbach said. " I can't wait to run out at the MCG with the Stars shirt on my back and play my part in bringing the BBL trophy to the Stars. "

Jason Gillespie , the former Australian fast bowler has been appointed as the new coach of Yorkshire on a two-year term, said English county . Gillespie played for county from 2006 to 2007. He also spent time as a bowling coach in the IPL with Kings XI Punjab and Australia A including with Zimbabwe domestic team MidWest Rhinos . In his test career between 1996 to 2006, He played 71 test matches and took 259 wickets.

Haroon Lorgat , ICC chief executive announced that Cricket's world test match championship will not begin until 2017. World Cup of test cricket is difficult to organise, due to the length of five-day games.

Australia 's tour of the West Indies will begin from March 16, 2012 starting with five ODIs, two Twenty20 Internationals and three Tests. Five ODI Series - March 16, 2012 Onwards Two match T20 Series - March 27 Onwards Three Tests Series - April 7 Onwards

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has become the 20th bowler to break the 900 ranking points in the ICC test bowling rankings after won the first test against Australia on Friday claiming six wickets. Steyn started the Cape Town test with 899 points and in the first innings he took 4 wickets and in the second inning took 2 wickets. Steyn is the second bowler of South Africa to reach at this achievement, the first one is Shaun Pollock . 900 or more ratings points shows that the bowler is truly outstanding, Steyn has got 902 points and holding the number one slot in the test bowling rankings. Steyn said " It is very special for me to join the 900-point club. There are a lot of world-class players in that region and it is an honor to be in their company. " England fast bowler James Anderson has 2nd position in test rankings trails him by 91 ratings points, and his team mate Morne Morkel is in third position which is 126 ratings points behind Dale Steyn.

Wellington, Friday, November 11, 2011 Chris Martin awarded with the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at Auckland Museum in the event of New Zealand Cricket awards. Following are the list of winners: Sir Richard Hadlee Medal Winner: Chris Martin The National Bank Test Player of the Year Winner: Brendon McCullum The National Bank One Day International Player of the Year Winner: Ross Taylor The National Bank Twenty20 Player of the Year Winner: Tim Southee International Women's Player of the Year Winner: Sara McGlashan Domestic Player of the Year - Women Winner: Sophie Devine Domestic Player of the Year - Men Winner: Rob Nicol Winsor Cup Winner: Chris Martin Redpath Cup Winner: Peter Ingram Gillette Young Player of the Year Winner: Simon Hickey - King's College The Bert Sutcliffe Medal Winner: Ces Renwick Sir Jack Newman Award Winner: Nick Craig from Auckland Fans Choice for Outstanding Individual Performance  Winner: Neil Wagner

Melbourne, Friday, November 11, 2011 Cricket Australia (CA) announced that former Test wicketkeeper Rod Marsh and Andy Bichel will become new part time selector in the five member panel. In the new selection Committee Marsh and Bichel will join chairman John Inverarity and current Captain Michael Clarke . Each Member of the Panel have been part of the national team. Bichel played 19 Tests between 1996 and 2004. Marsh said " I'm excited to be back working for Cricket Australia. It's been a decade since I last worked for CA. " Bichel said " I'm really looking forward to working with John (Inverarity), Rod (Marsh), Michael (Clarke), Cameron (Australia Twenty20 captain Cameron White) and the incoming head coach as we continue to take Australian cricket in the right direction. "

New Delhi, November 11, 2011, Friday Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir has pledged to donate his organs and promised to encourage fellow players in the Indian cricket team to follow this noble cause. He said " To donate organs was my decision, because I feel through this initiative we can save others lives. "

Cape Town, Thursday, November 10th, 2011 Australia first test match against South Africa in second innings on Thursday scored only 47 runs all out, which is the lowest score in the last 110 years by Australia. This is the fourth lowest score of the Australian team. Aussie's nine wickets falls only on 21 runs but Peter Siddle (12) and Nathan Lyon (14) added 26 runs partnership to the last wicket. New Zealand team has Record the lowest score of 26 runs in test cricket against England in Auckland in 1955. Ever the world's number one team Australia's lowest score was 36 runs against England in Birmingham in 1902.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to appoint specialist coaches for the national team and has already declared in advertisement on its website http://www.pcb.com.pk/. Last date to apply is November 18.

New Delhi, Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Sachin Tendulkar (76), V.V.S Laxman (58) and Virender sehwag (55) with the help of half centuries, India won the first test by five wickets against West Indies in Delhi. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar once again misses 100th ton. R.Ashwin took nine wickets in this match.

Karachi, Monday, 7 November 2011 Former Pakistan's coach Waqar Younis has advised Shahid Afridi to keep his mouth shut and focus on Cricket. Waqar said in an interview to Geo News in Dubai " Afridi needs to rethink his priorities as a senior player. " Waqar said all the time he keeps criticizing and makes use of vulgar language. He just need to kept his mouth shut and concentrate on cricket. He said " To me it seems as if he always on the lookout for cheap publicity by making unwarranted and unhealthy comments about somebody or someone. "

South Africa Test vice-captain, AB de Villiers has been declared completely fit from a hand injury to play in the Test series against Australia. AB De Villiers missed Twenty20 and ODI series against Australia due to his injury.

Shahid Afridi and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has been recalled to the ODI team against Sri Lanka to ODI series in UAE . Afridi said after announcement of the team " I am ready to play cricket either as a player or captain ." Pakistan ODI batsmen Taufiq Umar and Azhar Ali , wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal and fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been excluded from the ODI squad. Pakistan Squad for Sri Lanka : Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Abdul Razzaq, Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi, Imran Farhat, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanvir, Abdur Rehman, Younis Khan, Junaid Khan, Asad Shafiq and Aizaz Cheema.

Lasith Malinga , Dilhara Fernando and Opener batsman Upal Tharanga have been included in ODI Squad for the series against Pakistan in UAE starting from November 11 . Nuwan Kulasekara and Chamara Silva both have not been included in the ODI Squad. The five match ODI series against pakistan will begin from November 11 in Dubai. Sri Lanka Squad for pakistan : Tillakaratne Dilshan (capt), Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Mathews, Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Kosala Kulasekara, Jeevan Mendis, Dhammika Prasad, Suranga Lakmal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dilhara Fernando, Suraj Randiv and Seekkuge Prasanna.

The great batsman Adrian Barath has returned to the West Indies squad against India in the three-match test series. however, Chris gayle is not included to the West Indies squad. The WICB said the squad for the 5 ODI's in India would be announced later. West Indies Test squad for India series : Darren Sammy (Captain), Carlton Baugh, Adrian Barath, Kraigg Brathwaite, Devendra Bishoo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Darren Bravo, Keiran Powell, Kirk Edwards, Fidel Edwards, Ravi Rampaul, Denesh Ramdin, Marlon Samuels, Shane Shillingford and Kemar Roach

Captain of India cricket team MS Dhoni is now Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Territorial Army Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev also honorary Lt. Col. rank in 2008. Moreover, the Indian air force has awarded the rank of Group Captain to Sachin Tendulkar . After gaining respect by Lt Col Dhoni said today it was my dream to be a part of the Indian army on which I'm starting to feel proud, it is difficult to describe in words that I would like to become part of the country's young army. Wing Commander Bakshi said Dhoni became the colonel of parachute regiment .

Virender sehwag , after recovering from Shoulder injury returned to the Indian team said that Harbhajan Singh will soon return to the test team against the West Indies and he expected to perform well in the home series against West Indies. He said when I was out, I played domestic cricket and made a comeback in the national team. I'm 100-percent sure that Harbhajan will perform well in domestic cricket. Asked about his fitness sehwag said at the moment I am fit.