The Headlines (for Nov 95)

The Headlines for Nov 95

OCT95 news items moved to ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/OCT95

Thu 30

At stumps day 1, Pakistan are 231/4 in their first innings with Ijaz Ahmed not out on 101. Pakistan have three changes from their squad in the second Test: Salim Malik, Saqlain Mohammed, and Rashid Latif are in for Saleem Elahi, Mushtaq Mohammed, and Moin Khan.

The second Test between England and South Africa is underway. England have brought in Devon Malcolm for Illingworth whereas Pringle and Eksteen replace Schultz and Matthews for South Africa.

Ajit Wadekar was reprimanded by match referee Peter Burge for speaking his mind to the media about Roger Twose`s alleged swearing - see article in CURRENT/NZ_IN_IND/ARTICLES.

Steve Waugh reveals that had he accepted Durham`s offer, it would have made him the highest-paid player in county cricket - see article.

Sri Lanka Daily News reports that the three-test series will not make a greater loss to the Australian Cricket Board than the current series against Pakistan. The current series against Pakistan has not lived up to expectations, but the ACB expects a better earning from the series against Sri Lanka.

Wed 29

Former Indian Test Cricketer Abid Ali passes away in San Francisco after a prolonged heart illness.

India defeated New Zealand in the sixth and final One-day Int`l by six wickets to win the series 3-2. The scores: NZ 126 IND 128/4. Martin Crowe and Chris Cairns were not fit to play and were replaced by Simon Doull and Adam Parore. Manoj Prabhakar was named the man of the series.

Sri Lanka defeated Tasmania in a one-day contest, on runrate after rain interrupted play. The scores: TAS 230/5 SL 220/5 (45.2ov).

Brian Lara`s refusal to tour Australia has exposed a rift with the authorities in the Caribbean - see article.

The conditions at the Wanderers Cricket Ground may suit the spin of Illingworth as the 2nd Test between England and South Africa gets underway on Thursday Nov 30th. See CURRENT/ENG_IN_RSA/ARTICLES for a preview article.

English counties are making efforts to prevent Andrew Symonds from returning to Gloucestershire next year - see article.

Injury doubts to Shane Warne and Salim Malik may ruin spectator interest in the 3rd Test between Pakistan and Australia which gets underway on Nov 30 - see article in CURRENT/PAK_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

The New Zealand Team Manager Greg Alabaster states that Roger Twose`s words were taken by `out of context` by the team management. Roger Twose was fined for swearing during the fifth oneday international between India and New Zealand - see article in CURRENT/NZ_IN_IND/ARTICLES.

The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur may be removed from next year`s world cup venues in light of the recent deaths of nine spectators at a one-day international game between Indian and New Zealand.

Mike Smith is returning home from the Eng-A tour to Pakistan after a side injury. Munton replaces him for the rest of the tour.

Shane Warne has been formally announced to be in the starting XI in the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday, Nov 30th.

Tue 28

England`s women snatched victory over India in the second Test in Jamshedpur yesterday. The scores: ENG 196 & 194 IND 263 & 125.

Surrey have been informed that Australian Brad Willimas, the Australian fast bowler will not be available for a county season next year - see article.

Lara will miss the forthcoming World Series Cup in Australia. He will be replaced by Roland Holder - see articles.

Peter McIntyre is included in the 13-man squad for the third Test against Pakistan starting Thursday November 30th - see article in CURRENT/PAK_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

Salim Malik will undergo a late fitness test to see if he can be available for the third Test against Australia. Malik cut his hand while fielding in the first Test at Brisbane.

Javed Miandad is named in the preliminary 20-man squad for the world cup - see FORTHCOMING/WC96/ for the full squad.

Police charge the organizers of the New Zealand - India match at Nagpur with causing the death of nine spectators - see article in CURRENT/NZ_IN_IND/ARTICLES/.

Mon 27

Roger Twose is fined half his match fee by Peter Burge for using abusive language during the 5th One-Day International between India and New Zealand. Twose got involved in an argument with Indian captain Azharuddin and other Indian fielders when Manjrekar claimed that he had not touched the boundary ropes while taking a catch to dismiss Chris Cairns - see article in CURRENT/NZ_IN_IND/ARTICLES/.

Guyana & Trinidad-Tobago are joint champions of the One-day Shell/ Sandals Trophy.

The match between England-A and Patron`s XI is drawn.

Paul Getty, the American millionaire, will become President of Surrey County Cricket Club next year - see article.

Sun 26

New Zealand beat India by 99 runs in the 5th One-Day International played at Nagpur. The scores: NZ 348/8 (50ov - Astle 114) IND 249 (39.3ov).

Victoria beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the tour match. On day 3, Pakistan resuming from their overnight 49/2 in the second innings, were all out for 279 (Inzamam-ul-Haq 132), leaving Victoria 72 runs for victory. The scores: PAK 154 & 279 VIC 362 & 72/2.

After losses to Queensland in both a One-day game and a four-day game, Sri Lanka hope to fare better against Tasmania - see article in CURRENT/ SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES/.

Sri Lanka may play their first Test ever in the Caribbean Islands. For more details, and other Sri Lankan cricket news, see news briefs article.

Sat 25

Sri Lanka lose the tour match against Queensland after being all out for 109 in their second innings (Kasprowicz 5-31 for a match haul of 12 wickets). The scores: QLD 305 & 255 SL 175 & 109.

Victoria were all out for 362 (Dean Jones 127 Saqlain Mushtaq 5- 107) in their first innings in reply to Pakistan`s 154 on day 2 of the tour match. At close, Pakistan are 49/2 in their second innings.

The tour match between England and Orange Free State is drawn. In their second innings, England declared at 239/4. At close, OFS were 110/3. The final scores: ENG 316/4d & 239/4d OFS 245/9d & 110/3.

The third and fifth women one-day internationals between England and India have been advanced - see article.

Sri Lankan Test umpire Cooray is set to leave for New Zealand later this month to officiate in the first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan (Dec 8-12) - see new article and related article dated 15 Nov 1995.

Fri 24

India won the 4th One-day International against New Zealand despite some Chris Cairns heroics. New Zealand scored 235/6 in their 50 overs (Chris Cairns 103). India reached the target in the 46th over. India lead the series 2-1, and the scene now shifts to Nagpur for the 5th ODI on 26th Nov.

At the end of Day 3, Sri Lanka are facing defeat in the tour match against Queensland. Sri Lanka are 59/3 in their second innings in reply to Queensland`s 2nd innings score of 255 (Muralitharan 5-87 Silva 5-96). The scores: QLD 305 & 255 SL 175 & 59/3.

At the end of Day 2, England are 121/1 in their second innings after Orange Free State declared their first innings at 245/9. England scored 316/4d in their first innings.

At the end of Day 1, Victoria are 134/3 in reply to Pakistan`s 154.

Aamir Sohail will not be able to play the tour match against Victoria after being hit in the nets by a Waqar Younis bouncer. Sohail is however expected to be fit for the third Test against Australia on Nov. 30th.

Four prominent West Indian players are fined for indiscipline - see article.

The World Cup authorities are being persuaded to increase the prize money - see article.

As the formation of the new England Cricket Board progresses, efforts are being made to save the 100-year-old Minor Counties Championship from extinction - see article.

Thu 23

India announce the A squad for the forthcoming Sharjah tourney - see article.

The threat of thunderstorms persists, but England hope to reap the fruits of match practice in the tour match against Orange Free State - see article in CURRENT/ENG_IN_RSA/ARTICLES.

At the end of Day 2, Queensland are 13/0 against Sri Lanka who were bundled out for 175 (Kasprowicz 7-64). Earlier, Queensland were all out in their first innings for 305.

At the end of Day 1, Orange Free State (OFS) are 36-0 in their first innings in reply to England 316/4 declare (Alec Stewart 110, Graeme Thorpe 131*).

Wed 22

At the end of Day 1, Queensland are 277/7 in the tour match against Sri Lanka.

The emergent England Cricket Board Ltd and its associated plans for cricket is expected to be good for the game`s grassroots - see article.

England have been given a helping hand in their quest for maximum practice ahead of next week`s second Test against South Africa, for the scheduled four-day game against Orange Free State has been split into two separate contests. That means all 16 members of the England party can be assured of at least one outing on Bloemfontein`s Springbok Park. A three-day game will start on Thursday with a 50-overs-per-side match scheduled for Sunday.

Reports suggest that a growing number of critics are attempting to oust Arif Abbasi, the chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, in light of the recent performance of the Pakistan team in Australia and the Pakistan A team against England A in Pakistan. Organisers of the World Cup comment that it would be a "disaster" if Abbasi were to be removed.

Pakistan will meet Sri Lanka in the `curtain raiser of the Triangular International Cricket series to be played in Singapore on April 1 next year; Also Sri Lanka confirm that they will be hosting Zimbabwe in early 1998 - see news brief article.

Chandika Hathurusinghe will replace Asanka Gurusinha for the tour match against Queensland beginning today - see tour brief article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

Tim Munton of Warwickshire, meanwhile, has been called into the England A party for the three-day game in Lahore starting on Saturday. Munton is cover for Gloucestershire`s Mike Smith, who will try out his injured side in the same game. Bowler Ed Giddins and all-rounder Craig White are also not a 100 per cent fit.

Warwickshire are prepared to wait until the New Year to sign fast bowler Shaun Pollock. The South African has said he will give Warwicks his decision in January.

Tue 21

The first Test between England and South Africa ended in a draw as the fifth day was also washed out.

Rain also continued to plague the New Zealand tour of India as the 3rd one-day International at Goa was abandoned due to a wet field. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the next oneday at Pune on Nov. 24. - see article.

The first women`s Test between India and England ended in a draw. The scores: England 209-5d (J. Brittin 84) and 28-2. India 315- 6d (A. Jain 110, S. Dabir 50 not out).

With the news that the selectors opted to rest Allan Donald for the tour match between Orange Free State and England, England`s Chairman and Manager, Richard Illingworth, too reiterates that he should have such powers to rest players from tour matches, in the interests of the national team - see article.

Warwickshire release Brian Lara from his three-year contract - see article.

South Africa is currently considering the possibility of hosting Sri Lanka for a three-Test match series next year - see article.

John Emburey attributes the stunning success so far of England A`s tour of Pakistan to the discipline of the England A bowlers.

Warwickshire announce that their controversial Edgbaston Test pitch will not be in use next summer when the Indians tour. The move was not surprising after the loss to West Indies within three days earlier this summer.

Yorkshire are set to remain at Headingley despite reports that they are considering a move. The General Committee meet today to think about the long term future of the club.

India will host the next women`s World Cup cricket championship during December 1996, secretary of the All India Women`s Cricket Federartion, Anuradha Dutta announced.

Mon 20

The fourth day`s play between England and South Africa is also washed out in the First Test.

Pakistan A lose the first Test at Multan to England A by an innings and 43 runs. In their second innings, Pakistan A were all out for 147 (Headley 5-34 and Stemp 5-64).

Australia win the second Test against Pakistan at Hobart by 155 runs. Chasing 367 to win, Pakistan were all out for 220 (Glenn McGrath 5-61). Australia now lead the series 2-0, and the 3rd and final Test will begin on Nov 30th.

The South Africa United Cricket Board have stated that an inquiry will be held over the injury with which Brett Schultz was sidelined for during the first Test against England - see the article in CURRENT/ENG_IN_RSA/ARTICLES.

Sky TV have secured exclusive rights to cover the sixth world cup later next year in the subcontinent - see article.

Asanka Gurusinha, the Sri Lankan batsman will miss the tour match against Sri Lanka, due to a suspected broken thumb - see article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Fund 2000 moves to Australia - see article.

Ramprakash could make for John Crawley for the 2nd Test against South Africa. Ramprakash could only muster 9 in the first Test.

Paul Adams is overlooked for the South African squad to play England in the 2nd Test. However, former Sussex seamer, Meyrick Pringle is included in place of the unfit Brett Schultz. There is also the possibility that South Africa will play Clive Eksteen. Allan Donald will be rested for the tour match between Orange Free State and England as the selectors wish to keep him fit for the 2nd Test which begins on Nov 30th.

Northamptonshire have appointed former Middlesex player John Emburey as chief coach for the next 4 years. It is still unclear whether Emburey will play for his new county. Emburey teams up with Rob Bailey who replaces Allan Lamb as skipper, and Neil Foster, the Northants new development coach, for the 1996 English county season.

Sun 19

The third day`s play between England and South Africa is washed out in the first Test.

Pakistan A are 115/5 in their second innings in reply to England A`s first innings score of 327 all out.

Pakistan are 15/0 in their second innings in reply to Australia`s second innings score of 306 all out (Mark Taylor 123). Pakistan need a total of 367 in their second innings to win the second Test.

In a tour match, Sri Lanka lose to Queensland by 46 runs. Chasing Queensland`s 208, Sri Lanka are bundled out for 162 (Stuart Law 5-26).

Gloucestershire`s Andrew Symonds has been named in the Aus Prime Minister`s XI to play the West Indies in Canberra on December 5th. The PM`s XI will be captained by Michael Bevan and will also include former Test players such as Dean Jones and Carl Rackemann.

Sat 18

India win the second one-day international against New Zealand at Amritsar. Scores: New Zealand 145 all out (Prabhakar 5-33) vs India 146/4.

England reach 381/9 at close day 2 against South Africa (Hick 141). Play was stopped prematurely due to bad weather. Play on day 3 has also been delayed due to rain.

England A reach 287/6 at stumps day 2 against Pak A in the first Test being played at Multan.

Pakistan are all out for 198 in reply to Australia`s 267 on day 2 at Hobart. At close, Australia reached 106/0 in their second innings.

Shane Warne has his toe broken by a Waqar Younis yorker. Warne is likely to miss the third Test of the series.

None of the Sri Lankan cricketers will be able to play English county cricket next season due to a tight international calendar; The West Indian Cricket Board chief Peter Short is to make a visit to Sri Lanka early next year - see news briefs article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

Fri 17

The Sri Lankan team arrives in Australia. Also announced is Sri Lanka`s next commitment at home, which will be against Australia in July/Aug 1996 - see the news briefs article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ ARTICLES.

Dickie Bird, a veteran of the World Cups from `75 to `87, has been overlooked to umpire the World Cup games, for the second tourney in succession. David Shepherd is named as the England`s umpire. Each host nation has 2 umpires, whereas the other 6 Test playing nations have one each. For a full list of the umpires chosen, refer to FORTHCOMING/WC96.

England reach 221/4 at close of day 1 in the first Test against South Africa, with Graeme Hick unbeaten on 105.

Australia are all out for 267 in the second Test against Pakistan at Hobart, Tasmania. At close day 1, Pakistan replied with 33/2. Salim Malik and Saqlain were dropped, and replaced by Ijaz Ahmed and Mushtaq.

England-A shot out Pakistan-A for 137 in the first Test at Multan. In reply Eng-A were 15/0 at stumps, day 1.

New Zealand cricket`s new chief executive, Christopher Doig, launches the new season, emphasizing his determination to determination to restructure cricket in New Zealand - see article.

The first test between Eng-A and Pak-A begins at Multan today. See CURRENT/ENG-A_IN_PAK/ARTICLES for a preview article.

Sanjay Manjrekar and Aashish Kapoor are recalled into the Indian Squad for the second one-day international against New Zealand at Amritsar. They replace Vinod Kambli and Utpal Chatterjee.

Abid Ali, a former Indian Test allrounder, lies stricken with a heart condition, after an earlier heart surgery (Feb. 1995), in the US.

Courtney Walsh is named as the vice-captain of West Indies for the forthcoming Australian tour - see article.

Thu 16

Sri Lankan bowler Chaminda Vaas says that he has recuperated from injury and that he is ready for the series against Australia - see the sports briefs article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES/ for more on this and other related items.

The first Test between England and South Africa gets underway. For England Devon Malcolm, Mark Illott, and John Crawley are left out, whereas Shaun Pollock makes his debut for South Africa.

Surrey are set to appoint former Australian Test pacemean, Dave Gilbert as their new coach and cricketing manager.

Wed 15

In the first One-Day International at Jamshedpur, New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets. (India 236 all out and NZ 237/2) Martin Crowe got an unbeaten century.

The ICC have appointed umpire B.C. Cooray as an instructor for umpires - see article.

In the midst of widespread criticism emanating from home, Pakistan manager Intikhab Alam, defends captain Wasim Akram over the first test debacle - see article in CURRENT/PAK_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

Illingworth is likely to omit Crawley from the first test starting XI - see article in CURRENT/ENG_IN_RSA/ARTICLES.

Chaminda Vaas and Manjula Munasinghe, already in Australia, will join the Sri Lankan team on November 29. Australian physiotherapist Alex Kountouri joins the Sri Lankan team this weekend. See the sports briefs article in CURRENT/SL_IN_AUS/ARTICLES.

Tue 14

West Indies announce their squad for the World Series in Australia. Notable Inclusions are Carl Hooper and Jimmy Adams (back from injury) - see article.

Sri Lankan cricketers fly off for Australia tonite - see article.

Ruwan Kalpage is tipped to lead a Sri Lanka `A` team to Sharjah for the 4-nation Interface Cup Tournament from Dec. 5-12 - see article.

Anger is the prime reaction as the TCCB releases its new proposals - see article.

Sun 12

The Third test between New Zealand and India ends in a draw with New Zealand declaring at 175/8. Narendra Hirwani, the legspinner from India celebrated his test recall by taking 6/59. India win the series 1-0, and the focus now shifts to the one-day internationals.

Australia beat Pakistan in the first Test by an innings. In reply to the host`s 463 all out, Pakistan could manage only 97 and 240. Shane Warne was adjudged the man of the match for his 11- wicket haul. The second test starts on Friday at Hobart.

Sat 11

Play finally gets underway after a further three hour loss on day 4 of the test between India and New Zealand. At close, India declare their first innings at 296/8.

At close of play on day 3, Pakistan are 197/3 in their second innings after following on. Pakistan scored 97 in the first innings (Warne took 7/23)

Fri 10

The third day`s play between India and New Zealand is washed out as cyclonic rains continue.

At close of play on day 2, Pakistan are 40/3 in reply to Australia`s 463 all out (Steve Waugh 112*).

Dan Kiesel, not wanted anymore by the Sri Lankan team to Australia, has been signed on as a masseur by the Pakistan team - see article.

Thu 09

The second day`s play between India and New Zealand is completely washed out as the rain refuses to abate.

Australia reach 262/4 at close of day 1 of Test one against Pakistan.

Wed 08

Ranjan Madugalle, the former Sri Lankan batsman, is appointed as a match referee for the World Cup by the ICC - see article. Sri Lanka also reports that their grounds for the World Cup will be ready by next month - see article.

Warne anxious to meet Malik in first test starting Nov. 9 - see article.

The third test first day`s play between India and New Zealand is again marred by rain as more then three hours are lost. At close, India are at 120/3.

Tue 07

Paras Mhambrey, seamer from Bombay, is included in the Indian squad for the One-Day internationals against New Zealand - see article. Azharuddin, the Indian captain, apologizes to the Indian Cricket Board for missing the Wills Trophy - see article. Azhar under fire for missing the Wills Trophy prepares for the battle against New Zealand - see article.

England women`s cricket team embark on a seven-week long tour of India - see article.

Shaun Pollock in the national RSA twelve for the first test against England starting next week at Centurion Park, Pretoria - see article.

Mon 06

An eventful day unfolds in the Pakistan-South Australia game where Malik is stumped off May. For full desciption of the crowd reaction etc. see article.

Botham and Lamb are suing Imran Khan for making derogatory remarks about them in an interview with the Indian magazine India Today - see article.

Shakoor Rana may get to umpire against England-A - see article.

Sun 05

May dismisses Malik (for 17) in the Pakistan second innings of the game v South Australia. Pakistan draws the game, largely due to Basit ALi`s second century of the match. Card in CURRENT.

Sat 04

Wasim Akram denies allegations of ball-tampering against his side - see article.

Lords to get a new refurbished look - see article.

The NZ v Indian Board game finishes in a draw, after NZ fail to declare their second innings. Fleming scores a century.

England win their game against an RSA XI. Both cards in CURRENT.

Fri 03

English Counties predicted to oppose any radical changes in review meeting to take place next Monday - see article.

Salim Malik and Tim May shared the same nets yesterday but yet seemed a world apart - see article. At close of play (day 2), Pakistan were 193/5 in reply to South Australia`s 392/8 declared - Malik was out for 7 but did not face May.

An executive of the Pakistan cricket board confirms plans for a full tour by England to Pakistan in 1999 - see article. England are also slated to stop at Zimbabwe next year for a oneoff test, on their way to New Zealand next year.

Curtley Ambrose will be Northamptonshire`s overseas player next year, whereas Kim Barnett who retired from captaincy from Derbyshire at the end of this season, will remain at the same county until the reamining three years of his contract are fulfilled.

Thu 02

Sir Clyde Walcott states that the ICC lacks the power to act in the current bribery crisis involving Salim Malik - see article.

The Pioneer reports that the contract Tendulkar signs with US- based WorldTel is worth US$7.5 million - see article.

New Zealand reach 367/3 at close of play of day 1 against Indian Colts XI. South Australia reach 282/5 at close of day 1 against the touring Pakistan team. Eng score 218/4 at stumps (day 1) against Border in South Africa.

Injury sidelines Fanie DeVilliers till at least the 2nd test against England - see article.

Wed 01

Tendulkar signs a huge deal with WorldTel - see article.

Brian Lara will not to rejoin Warwickshire for the next English county season.

Richie Richardson has been reappointed as West Indies captain for the forthcoming World Series tournament in Australia and the World Cup in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka early next year.

Salim Malik arrives in Australia - see article.

Nash and Morrison are rested for the tour match against Indian Colts XI - see article.

Roger Twose is favorite to replace Brian Lara for Warwickshire in the county circuit - see article.

The ICC is to make no statements on the Malik issue for at least a week - see article.

Richard Illingworth comments on the sedate RSA pitches - see article.