The Headlines (for Apr 95)

The Headlines for Apr 95

MAR95 news items moved to ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/MAR95

03 Apr John Reid will not continue as NZ coach.

04 Apr Wasim Akram has dropped out of the Pak squad for Asia Cup. He had a row with the PCB because PCB refused to allow him to share his hotel room with his wife.

Campbell has been dropped and Arthurton brought back into West Indies squad of 13 for the 2nd test.

Craig McDermott, the Australia fast bowler, has abandoned plans to rejoin the tour after medical tests on torn ligaments ruled out an early recovery. (Thanks The Times)

Simpson, the Australian coach, is likely to remain on tour after making good progress under treatment for thrombosis in his left leg.

05 Apr Akram decides to play in the Asia Cup after agreeing to respect PCB's decision.

Haynes may challenge the WI Board's decision of not selecting him to play against Australia.

Members of the West Indies team have been disciplined for attending a concert here late on Friday, the eve of the first Test.

06 Apr Wisden names Cricketers of the Year 1994.

Players in New Zealand look likely to be asked to sign contracts banning them from betting on the outcome of matches. The move will be discussed at an NZ control board meeting this weekend. (Thanks The Guardian)

07 Apr Graham Dowling resigns as Chief Executive of NZ cricket.

The 25-year-old South African fast bowler Brett Schultz rejected an offer from Surrey to play this season as a replacement for the injured Pakistani Waqar Younis. (Thanks The Guardian)

Desmond Haynes sues WI board.

08 Apr Bangladesh plans to sign Hadlee as their coach.

Hansie Cronje, the South African cricket captain was married in Bloemfontein on Saturday, April 8th.

09 Apr Pakistan captain Moin Khan will miss the rest of Asia Cup matches as he has come down with chicken pox. He will be replaced by Javed Qadeer for the wicket keeping duties and Saeed Anwar will take over the captaincy.

19 Apr Australian bowler Carl Rackemann will replace the injured Waqar Younis.

25 Apr Desmond Haynes is tipped for a recall for the WI to Eng tour.

Wasim Akram faces possible disciplinary action for reporting to Lancashire late.

27 Apr Ibadulla likely to be appointed coach for Pakistan Test team