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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.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, whose contract was due to expire in April 2017 - has extended his contract until after 2019 World Cup, to be played in England and Wales from May-July 2019. The 41-year-old will now be with the Black Caps after the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was appointed as head coach after replacing John Wright on 20 July, 2012 and has shown an outstanding success, guided New Zealand to finish runners-up in the 2015 World Cup that was held in Australia-New Zealand and as semi-finalists in the World T20. Signed... pic.twitter.com/tCt81Wb6s3 — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 26, 2016 "Mike's the most successful coach in New Zealand cricket history and, in my opinion, the best selector we've ever had," NZC chief executive David White said . "To have him committed to the Black Caps until after the next World Cup is great news for all concerned." Black Caps are currently ranked number one in T20s, ranked number two ...

England have announced their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, starting May 19. Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball both earned maiden call-ups to the squad. National selector James Whitaker told the ECB's website: "Both Jake Ball and James Vince thoroughly deserve their opportunity having performed well with the England Lions and starting the season in good form with their respective counties.” Your England squad for the 1st #InvestecTest at Headingley against @OfficialSLC https://t.co/6Si7Rx65qX #EngvSL pic.twitter.com/ZYYudDc0zi — England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 12, 2016 The first of three test against Sri Lanka, gets underway in Leeds on May 19, with the second will be held at Chester-le-Street on 27 May and the third from 3 June at Lord's. England squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Nick Compton, Steven Finn,...

The Kings XI Punjab secured a crucial nine-run win over Delhi Daredevils at their home ground on Saturday night. Marcus Stoinis and Wriddhiman Saha both scored 52 runs for the Punjab as the hosts posted a competitive 181-5. The Kings’ bowlers bowled superbly in the second half and defeat Delhi Daredevils by nine runs in at the PCA stadium in Mohali. With their third win in nine games this season, Punjab kept their hopes alive for the top-four finish in the IPL 2016. Nice to see the @lionsdenkxip batsmen are coming around as every game for us in now do or die. Congrats #marcusstoinois 👍Great team effort👍 — Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 7, 2016 Excellent from Mohit Sharma. @lionsdenkxip Just3 runs from the 19th over bowling to Morris and Rishabh pant. Outstanding bowling #DDvKXIP — Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) May 7, 2016 Excellent death bowling by @lionsdenkxip Joey Dawes will be delighted! #KXIPvDD #IPL2016 — Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) May 7, 2016...

The West Indies Cricket board and Pakistan Cricket Board both have agreed to play one of the two scheduled Tests under the flood lights (Day and Night Test). The two-match test series will be held in the mid of September this year at United Arab Of Emirates, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan confirmed. It would be the first day and night Test for both nations Pakistan and West Indies. Besides the Tests series, The current T20 champions are set to play five One Day Internationals and two T20I in October.

Australian left-hander batsman will join Rising Pune Supergiants for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season following injuries to Kevin Pietersen and Faf du Plessis. The new franchise turn to the 29-year-old batsman, who will be a part of the IPL for the first time. Khawaja has scored 1006 runs in 15 international matches at an average of 62.87. Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming said , "We are glad to have roped in Usman Khawaja in the team. His presence will definitely be an advantage to the team and could be pivotal in bolstering the position of the side in the tournament.” Supergiants are currently find themselves third from bottom in their debut IPL season, winning just two games of their first six matches. Stephen Fleming’s side ready to host league leaders Gujarat Lions in their next encounter on Friday (April 29).