What happened in the cricket world today - May 18

Here are the titbits of news that matter in the cricket world today.

1. India women all set to play one more Test after the England series

The Indian Women’s team is likely to face off against the Australian side in a Test match in the month of September this year. Before that, the Indian side will take on England in a one-off Test match in the month of June.

2. South Africa announces squads for the West Indies and Ireland tours; no place for AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis

South Africa has neglected veteran cricketers AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis for the tours to West Indies and Ireland. The likes of Imran Tahir and Chris Morris were also not picked in the squad.

3. CSA confirms AB de Villiers to not comeback from retirement

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has now confirmed that batting legend AB de Villiers will not come out of retirement and make a return to the national side.

4. Nitish Rana optimistic about making a mark in the Sri Lanka tour if selected

Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) batsman Nitish Rana has stated that he has performed well with the willow and feels that his name will be in the squad for India’s tour of Sri Lanka.

5. BCCI is paying for Australian players’ quarantine period in Sydney: CA Chief

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley has revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid for the quarantine expenses of the Australian players in the Maldives.

6. ‘Maybe there’s one more season for me’ – Dale Steyn keen on playing IPL next year

South African pace bowling legend Dale Steyn has revealed that he is keen to feature in the 15th edition of the IPL.

7. ‘It is really exciting to be playing against India’ – Kane Williamson opens up ahead of high-profile WTC clash

New Zealand skipper and batting legend Kane Williamson has stated that it is always a challenge to play against the Indian side. Williamson also added that winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final would be even better.

8. We respectfully request an end to this’ – Starc, Cummins, Lyon and Hazlewood release joint statement after recent revelations on ball-tampering scandal

Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft had hinted that even the Australian bowlers were aware of the ‘Sandpaper gate’ scandal in 2018. And now, the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood have stated that it is time to move on from the matter.

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