ICC starts process to reinstate Cricket Association of Nepal

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation consisting of David Richardson, the ICC chief executive, and Imran Khwaja, the ICC chairman of Associate, met Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the prime minister of Nepal, on Sunday (September 4) to chart out a way to reinstate Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

Phehlukwayo among three uncapped players in South Africa's ODI squads

Andile Phehlukwayo, the 20-year-old Dolphins seamer, has been picked in South Africa's One-Day International squads for the forthcoming series against Ireland and Australia. Phehlukwayo is among three new caps, alongside top-order batsman Temba Bavuma and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious, in line for an ODI debut during the upcoming limited-overs swing for South Africa. While Phehlukwayo finds a mention in both squads, Pretorious and Bavuma have been included only for the one-off game against Ireland.

Neesham back in New Zealand Test team for India tour

James Neesham has returned to the New Zealand Test squad for their three-Test tour of India. The 25-year-old has been reinstated for the first time since he left last year's series in Australia after suffering a back injury.

Very difficult to pick the googly under lights: Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara came up with a fluent 166 against India Green to power India Blue to 707 at stumps on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy clash at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on Monday (September 5). However, the right-hander acknowledged that it was little difficult to pick the variations under lights.

Whoever masters the mind-games will be the best: Ponting

Comparisons count for little and it all boils down to who "masters the mind games the best", which would eventually decide who is the best batsman in the world, said Ricky Ponting, when he was asked to pick the best batsman in world cricket currently. While Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steven Smith and Kane Williamson are among the most-discussed batsmen in recent years, Ponting sees them all in the same boat.

Alzarri Joseph, Kraigg Brathwaite named in West Indies ODI squad

Chris Gayle won't be part of the West Indies squad for the limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after the burly left-hander made himself unavailable for selection for the tour. The West Indies selectors name Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph and Kraigg Brathwaite in the One-Day International (ODI) squad on Monday (September 5).

Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny hopeful of getting their actions cleared

Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny, the Bangladesh bowlers, are upbeat that their action will be cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after they take the test in Brisbane on September 8. The duo will fly out to Australia with Chandika Hathurusingha, the Bangladesh coach.