International Cricket | May 17, 2016
Andrew Strauss hoping points system can save Test cricket
Andrew Strauss hopes his Super Series concept will help in the fight to save Test cricket as it comes under increasing pressure from Twenty20.
Source: The Telegraph
International Cricket | May 18, 2016
Defibrillator stolen from cricket club
Thieves snatched a life-saving defibrillator from a cricket club – which had been bought following tireless fundraising by members.
The device cost Long Eaton Cricket Club more than £1,100 with members fundraising for months to get the cash.
Source: Nottingham Post
International Cricket | May 17, 2016
Root masters his art
The Young Master. It was a phrase included casually this week, in passing, to describe Joe Root in a piece by Scyld Berry, the Telegraph cricket writer – also from Sheffield, as it happens, although no-one would accuse him of parochialism.
Source: ECB
International Cricket | May 16, 2016
Sarah Taylor: England keeper-batter takes indefinite break for personal reasons
England's Sarah Taylor is taking an indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons.
The wicketkeeper-batter, 26, has been a key part of the England set-up since making her international debut in 2006.
Source: BBC Sport
International Cricket | May 16, 2016
Tri-series to be played under lights
The West Indies have confirmed all 10 matches of the upcoming one-day international tri-series with Australia and South Africa will be day-night fixtures, meaning games will be played in a much friendlier time slot for Australian viewers.
Source: Cricket Australia