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Worcestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Cox has committed his long-term future by signing a new four-year contract, that will keep him at New Road until at least 2020. The 24-year-old, who had left one year on his existing deal has now agreed to remain with Steve Rhodes’s side for the next four years. Worcestershire keeper-batsman Ben Cox has signed a new four year contract unti the end of the 2020 season. — Worcestershire CCC (@WorcsCCC) June 30, 2016 "I'm a Worcester boy through and through - to sign for another four years is brilliant," Cox said . "I've been here since I was nine-years-old and never thought of leaving. I want to play my cricket here." Cox becomes the 10th player to extend a new long-term contract at New Road in the last 10 months.

Former Indian leg spinner Anil Kumble has been appointed as the new coach of the national side for the next 12 months. The 45-year-old first assignment will be India's four-Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. The BCCI President Anurag Thakur confirmed the news in a press conference at Dharamsala. The BCCI announces the appointment of Mr. Anil Kumble as Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team for one year. pic.twitter.com/yZNohzFfwc — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2016 The Bengaluru-born former cricketer now fills the void left by Duncan Fletcher following the end of the ICC World Cup 2015. In his 18-years of glorious career, Kumble has appeared in 132 Tests and 271 ODIs. He claimed a combined total of 956 wickets in Tests and ODIs, which is the third highest in the planet after Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan. Anil Kumble the new Indian coach. Wonderful news for a great man! Best wishes, buddy! 🏏 — KP (@KP24) June 23, 2016 Ma

Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has stated that he is currently focussed on leading his side well during their forthcoming tour to England. Asked about the announcement regarding his Test cricket future, Misbah-ul-Haq insisted that his only focus, for now, is to guide his side well on their tour to England.  However, according reports , the 42-year-old has held talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding his future and is expected to make a final call after completing the tour.  "He has informed the PCB he will decide on whether he will continue to play Test cricket after the series in England," the source said. "Right now, I am just focusing on the four Tests in England because if we want to show everyone our top three ranking in Test cricket is not based around our wins in the UAE we need to put up a good show against England,” the skipper said in an interview.

Sri Lanka Cricket have announced the following national players to join the ODI squad on the ongoing tour of England. All-rounder Farveez Maharoof All-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka Leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna Off-spinner Suraj Randiv and Batsman Upul Tharanga They will fly to the UK to join the current Sri Lankan squad for the ODI series, starts from June 21.

Sri Lankan seamer bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has announced his retirement from Test cricket in order to concentrate his attention on the shorter formats ODI and T20 cricket. “I would like to retire from playing test cricket with immediate effect,” the 33-year-old said in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). “After much thought, I believe it is the right time to retire and I hope it will allow me to better prepare for ODI and T20 cricket, which I would like to continue playing for Sri Lanka subject to good performance and selection.” Lankan pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara quits Test Cricket to focus his attention on the sport's shorter formats pic.twitter.com/x2IcIyVVcj — TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) June 1, 2016 Kulasekara has claimed 48 test wickets from 21 matches since making his debut against New Zealand in 2005.