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Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi became the highest wicket-taker in the T20 internationals after taking a wicket of England’s James Vince during the 2nd T20 match in Dubai. The 35-year-old Twenty20 skipper has claimed 86 wickets in 86 games so far surpassing his team-mate Saeed Ajmal, who has captured 85 wickets for Pakistan in 64 t20 international matches. Player name Country Matches Wickets Shahid Afridi Pakistan 86 86 Saeed Ajmal Pakistan 64 85 Umar Gul Pakistan 58 83 Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka 61 74 Ajantha Mendis Sri Lanka 39 66 Stuart Broad England 56 65 Dale Steyn South Africa 38 55 Nathan McCullum New Zealand 61 55 Graeme Swann England 39 51 Nuwan Kulasekara Sri Lanka 43 46

The upcoming test series between England and South Africa should be a fine spectacle, with two evenly-matched sides going at it in conditions that offer plenty to both. Both possess a pair of world-class seamers at the peak of their powers, a couple of extraordinary batsmen with a penchant for scoring big, a burly all-rounder that is capable of great feats....and a whole bunch of selection headaches into the bargain. South African edge the markets but the make-up of England’s squad has hardly helped; it lacks any sense of clarity as to which direction this test team is heading in. For Ian the Bell Tolls The emotions that greeted Ian Bell’s absence from the squad ranged from a knowing nod to an outpouring of grief, and it is sad that a class act that has been at the centre of his country’s finest performances in recent years has been relegated to the ranks of cricketing Marmite. Perhaps it has been a while in coming, however. Bell has averaged just 20 with t

Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh, who was recently dropped for the test series against South Africa, said that he is desperate to make a comeback in the test cricket. The 35-year-old veteran has insisted that he is confident to make a comeback to the Indian Test squad in near future despite being ignored for the ongoing test series against the Proteas.  “Last ODIs I have done well. Whatever is there I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again,” Harbhajan said . “Aggression is looking forward to the challenge. Aggression does not mean you start hitting or beating anyone. To me aggression is to let the ball and bat do the talking.”  “After playing a lot I have learnt a lot many things, cool and aggressive approach is the need of the hour.” Harbhajan made his Test debut against Australia in 1998 and has claimed 417 wickets in 103 matches with an average of 32.46.

Sri Lanka have announced their 15-man squad for the two Twenty20 Internationals series against West Indies, starting this Monday at Pallekele. Monday, Nov 9, 2015 ( 05:00 PM - IST ) 1st T20I match at Pallekele Thursday, Nov 12, 2015 ( 05:00 PM - IST ) 2nd T20I match at Colombo  T20 Squad : Lasith Malinga, TM Dilshan, Kusal Janith Perera, Shehan Jayasuriya, Angelo Mathews, Milinda Siriwardene, Chamara Kapugedara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kithuruwan Vithanage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Kulasekera, Sachithra Senanayake, Jeffrey Vandersay, Binura Fernando and Thisara Perera. Sri Lanka Squad for T20 Series against Windies https://t.co/oVjh7VkVMC | Sri Lanka Cricket — Sri Lanka Cricket (@OfficialSLC) November 5, 2015

Pakistan test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq could announce his retirement from test cricket after the conclusion of the final test against England in Sharjah, according to Express Tribune .  The veteran batsman, who is country’s most successful Test captain is hopeful to finish the series on a winning note in the final test on Sunday. “I was trying to make a decision before this Test but now I have just left it, I will really think about what I should do because there is a long gap before our next series. One should think about leaving the game with respect rather than leaving it when he is forced to leave,” Misbah said. However, The PCB has asked the 41-year-old to continue play for the nation  until Pakistan's tours of England and Australia in 2016.  Pakistan to play for four Tests in England next year, and then travel to Australia for three Tests in the 2016-17 season. Misbah already announced his retirement from the shorter forms of cricket. He averages 48.7