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This week's highlights (Sep 07 - 13, 2015)

International Cricket | September 11, 2015

Indo-Pak series will boost Test cricket: ICC

International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chief Executive Officer Dave Richardson said the revival of cricketing ties between traditional foes India and Pakistan will give Test matches a much-needed boost. "Once safety and security issues are addressed, and both parties are satisfied, it will undoubtedly give Test cricket a fillip to see the India-Pakistan series revived," he said in an interview.

Source: Khaleej Times


International Cricket | September 07, 2015

Hope for new dawn after winter of change

Shane Watson's exit from the Test arena on Sunday was the latest salute in a major changing of the guard in Australian cricket, the likes of which has not been seen for more than eight years.

Source: Cricket Australia


International Cricket | September 06, 2015

Cricket fraternity pays tribute to Watson on his Test retirement

New Delhi, Sept.6: The cricketing fraternity payed their tributes to retiring Australian cricketer Shane Watson, who has bid adieu from Test cricket.

Australian skipper Steven Smith Tweeted saying, "59 Test matches for Australia is an incredible achievement. @ShaneRWatson33 you should be really proud of everything you've accomplished."

Source: VCricket