Indian news round-up
The Press Trust of India on Sunday reported that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Income Tax (IT) department that former India batsman Ajay Sharma would be returning to India during the second week of September after
CBI intimates IT of Ajay Sharma's return
The Press Trust of India on Sunday reported that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed the Income Tax (IT) department that former India batsman Ajay Sharma would be returning to India during the second week of September after completing his stint with a English local club.
According to the report, the news of Sharma's arrival was conveyed during the CBI-IT officials' meeting on August 8 which helped finalise a joint course of action regarding the match fixing scandal. The two member CBI team which was in England last month had met Ajay Sharma and questioned him.
New Zealand Academy team for Buchi Babu tourney arrives
The fourteen member New Zealand Cricket Academy team, who have been invited to participate in the forthcoming MRF-Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament, landed in Chennai on Monday. The NZCA XI will take on the Districts XI in a pre-quarterfinal match from August 20 to 22 at the Guru Nanak College ground. The team is led by Jacob Oram. Sir Richard Hadlee is the manager while his brother Dayle Hadlee is the coach.
NZCA squad:
Jacob Oram (captain, Central Districts) Jarrod Englefield (Canterbury) James Franklin (Wellington) Hamish Marshall (Northern Districts) James Marshall (Northern Districts) Chris Martin (Canterbury) Bruce Martin (Northern Districts) Michael Papps (Canterbury) Jeetan Patel (Wellington) Andrew Penn (Wellington) Aaron Redmond (Canterbury) Martyn Sigley (Central Districts) Lou Vincent (Auckland) Kerry Walmsley (Otago).
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