The inaugural CPL, will commence on July 29 and conclude on August 26. It has replaced the regional T20 tournament.
In scintillating form in the IPL, how will Chris Gayle fare against the Pakistani spinners in the Champions Trophy match-up?
Waqar, himself often considered one of the top three, rates Steyn in the very top bracket of fast bowlers.
TV coverage of the English county season has commenced!
Despite the global T20 craze, county cricket has still proved to be a vital source of international quality English cricketers. Nick Compton was the latest to prove that in New Zealand, and the strength of England's Test side recently shows that their first-class structure is certainly doing something right.
So what are you expecting to see this season? Which players could break into the England team, which county is favourite for the title? Will Warwickshire do it again?
It's high time Umar Akmal was given an extended run of between 10 to 15 matches in one day internationals.
The powers that be and fans have criticised his approach and mindset but what I believe will only be a fair assessment of his capability is to give Umar a proper chance and then gauge where he is at in terms of ability, attitude, confidence and end result.
It's unfair to pick him for a couple of games, drop him and then bring him back for another match or two.
Give him an extended run, a proper chance and then let's see where we are with him.
After Gayle's latest onslaught in the IPL, would you consider him to be a great of the game? Don't forget he also averages 43 in Tests and has twice score a triple century!
Pakistan's search for a series win in the West Indies was doomed after being asked to follow-on on Day 3 of the 2nd Test.
After already losing the 1st test by 204 runs and watching the West Indies pile on 455 in the 1st innings of the 2nd Test, Pakistan were bowled out for 221 and 262.
Basit Ali was the star in Pakistan's 1st innings with finishing on 92* when no other batsman scoring more than 37.