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PCB Annual Budget: More money for domestic compared to Int'l cricket

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allocated biggest percentage of its 7.76 billion rupee annual budget for the development of domestic cricket while slashing it by 10 percent.

England's spin prospect Virdi eyeing a Test spot in Windies Test series

He might not have experience on his side but young off-spinner Amar Virdi remains confident of cutting through the competition and earning a place in England cricket team

Eng vs WI: Root wary of West Indies' pace battery ahead of Test series

England had suffered a 1-2 loss against West Indies in its away series last year and the visitors will rely on its potent pace unit to retain the Wisden Trophy

Chennai Super Kings has a really calm dressing room, says Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis also compared the CSK to Manchester United of old times

Andy Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of Eng tour over Covid-19 scare

Along with senior pro Darren Bravo, Hetmyer pulled out of the tour of UK and forced the Roger Harper-led selection committee to make some last-minute changes

Pakistan cricket board plans to add fifth venue in Peshawar for PSL 2021

The Board of Governors of PCB has approved a 7.76 billion Pakistani rupees operating expenditure budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year, which is a 10% reduction from the 2019-20 budget

Mohammad Hafeez not bound by any code of conduct, says Aamer Sohail

Former Pakistan batsman Aamer Sohail has backed Hafeez who is under the scanner for going public with his personal Covid-19 result after he tested positive as per Pakistan Cricket Board results

Better to postpone ICC T20 WC than playing in empty stadiums: Aamer Sohail

Former Pakistan batsman Aamer Sohail feels it is better if the T20 World Cup is postponed as playing matches in empty stadiums will not only take the charm away but also not bring benefits

Pakistan cricket team will tour UK; to arrive on Sunday: England board

Pakistan is arriving on Sunday without 10 coronavirus-infected players for a cricket tour of England that doesn't have any scheduled games yet

Inzamam calls out PCB medical staff for ignoring calls from players

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on Friday lashed out the cricket board and its medical staff for ignoring to look after the health of the COVID-19 positive players.

Always strive to be the best but in the right way: Virat Kohli to Pandya

You have the hunger to be number one by your own hard work and not by pushing anyone else down, is the advice that Indian captain Virat Kohli gave to his teammate and all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Pakistan cricket board plans to stage remaining PSL matches later this year

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to complete the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 season later this year, which has been suspended since March 17 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Eng vs WI series will be litmus test for cricket amid Covid-19: Pollock

The idea is to try and incorporate three teams of 8 and people have two innings and you get to compete, and it almost gives you an opportunity to come back, says Pollock on 3T cricket

Battle with Ambrose and the match that made Steve Waugh a 'Test player'

Curtly Ambrose was a great bowler and he was an incredible adversary, and my most respected opponent, says Steve Waugh

Rahul Dravid taught me the importance of switching off from cricket: Pujara

Often compared to Dravid, who was considered the 'wall' of Indian cricket, Pujara said he is thankful to Dravid for teaching him how to keep personal and professional lives separate

Ganguly-Dravid partnership important for Indian cricket, says Laxman

Laxman spoke about the importance of Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid partnership in the administration of Indian cricket

Holder will be back to bowling in four-day game: WI coach Phil Simmons

Holder didn't bowl when his team fielded in the second innings and wasn't required to bat on the final day of the three-day match on Thursday.

Batting will hold key to West Indies' success in England: Michael Atherton

England's 30-member training group is preparing for the Test series against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl's biosecure bubble, which is set to host the opening match

Vijay Shankar recalls his first experience of an India-Pakistan match

Shankar also revealed how the Indian players were abused by a Pakistan fan before their group-stage match against the arch-rivals on June 16 at the Old Trafford

Will be interesting to see India pace attack plans against Smith: Atherton

Smith was serving one year ball tampering suspension when India toured Down Under in 2018-19 and won its maiden Test series 2-1 with David Warner also among list of banned players