South East Asia News.Net Wednesday 25th November, 2009 Lahore, Nov.25 : The Pakistan Cricket Board's expectations of making huge money from the New Zealand Test series has been shattered, as it has failed to find a title sponsor for the three match series.

Why the Indian opener is among the three best young batsmen in Test cricket today Harsha Bhogle November 27, 2009 A A Virender Sehwag thinks Gautam Gambhir is the best Indian opener since Sunil Gavaskar.

The 2010 ICC Under-19 World Cup has been officially launched in New Zealand, where the tournament will take place in January.

Stuart Broad has taken the first step towards playing in next year's Indian Premier League and possibly landing a $750,000 deal.

Shane Bond is set for a return to Test cricket after a two-year absence. ©REUTERS/Simon Baker Picture Supplied by Action Images Fast bowlers Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey have returned to the New Zealand Test squad ahead of their first match against Pakistan in Dunedin next week.

New Zealand Cricket has distanced itself from anti-social allegations levelled against Jesse Ryder, saying a dispute between neighbours and the international batsman falls outside its jurisdiction.

New Zealand have been dismissed for 429 early on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at University Oval, Dunedin, on Thursday.

This was a traipse back down memory lane to the 1990s when India's batsmen would pile up huge totals before vacating the stage for their slow bowlers to systematically demolish the opposition.

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The International Cricket Council will send its anti-corruption unit to next year`s under-19 World Cup to help protect the integrity of the game`s future stars.

The Associated Press will suspend coverage of cricket in Australia for the second consecutive international season because of a dispute over conditions for accreditation imposed by Cricket Australia.

England and South Africa will play under the new decision review system in next month's Test series, it has been confirmed.

The International Cricket Council's first use of the a new umpiring decision review system worked in New Zealand's favour today as Brendon McCullum had his dismissal reversed two balls before stumps here at University Oval.

AUCKLAND: Two New Zealand cricketers admitted yesterday to inadvertently sparking what has been described as a riot in the Indian city of Chennai after handing out money to street people.

Scoreboard at lunch on the first day of the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park stadium here Tuesday.

Lahore, Nov.24 : Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam is not bothered about former off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq's presence in the Kiwi camp.

New Zealand batsmen Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor have rescued the innings on the opening day of the first cricket test against Pakistan in Dunedin.

The International Cricket Council's decision review system will be used for Australia's home Test series against West Indies, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday.

Rare sight a Test cricketer playing in a Shield match. Michael Clarke was in action for NSW against Tasmania at the SCG last week.

Andy Moles severed ties immediately but two other casualties of a New Zealand Cricket coaching shake-up continue to groom a vulnerable batting line-up for the first test against Pakistan starting in Dunedin tomorrow.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt wants to see troubled former captain Younus Khan return to international cricket for the next month's tour of Australia.