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Australia have named Rachael Haynes as the skipper for the home Women's Ashes series against England that begins next month.

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday has cleared West Indies off-spinner Kraigg Brathwaite of a suspected illegal bowling action.

Pakistan batsman Khalid Latif has been banned for five years from all forms of cricket after he was proved guilty of spot-fixing during the 2017 Pakistan Super League tournament held in the United Arab Emirates.

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that McLean Park in Napier has been declared unfit to host the second One-Day International against England in February next year.

Following the successful return of international cricket in Pakistan with the recent World XI T20 series, the cricket fans and international cricketers have expressed their joy and appreciation of the security arrangements surrounding the tournament and this will go a long way to attracting back other international teams to Pakistan.

The International Cricket Council has confirmed that Sri Lanka have gained an automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup to be played in England.

Incoming head coach of South Africa Ottis Gibson stressed the importance to help the Proteas reclaim the pole position in the International Cricket Council Test rankings.

This week's Around The Grounds is busy as usual, with many cricket leagues finishing their season, teams being crowned champions and celebrations! Congratulations to all those winners, and any teams involved - it's been a great season despite the weather!

Sri Lanka Cricket has named former fast bowler Graeme Labrooy as the head of the new selection committee as they seek revival.

Australia fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile said he is keen on continuing first-class cricket with an ambition to make it to the Test squad.

After what seemed like five minutes rather than five months, the final day of the 2017 season saw a round of league fixtures on Saturday. All eyes had been on the forecast all week – which hadn’t looked promising – but in the end all three games that took place on Saturday were played to a conclusion.

Sussex assistant coach Jon Lewis has been linked up with the coaching panel of England team ahead of the One-Day International series against West Indies.

Australia captain Steven Smith urged his team to be wary of the Indian bowling attack which he feels is well equipped for all the conditions.

Somerset have confirmed that Johann Myburgh has penned a new one-year limited overs contract with the English county club.

England skipper Eoin Morgan has confirmed that Jonny Bairstow will open the batting along with Alex Hales in the upcoming first One-Day International against West Indies to be played at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler is desperately hoping to feature in the Test squad for the upcoming Ashes series to be played in Australia later this year.

For scoring 179 runs from three games in the Twenty20 International series against World XI in Lahore, Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has been named the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has been the biggest mover in the International Cricket Council Rankings for Twenty20 Internationals after leading his side to a 2-1 series victory over World XI in Lahore.

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a two year ban for former batsman Chamara Silva from all cricket related activities following a violation of the spirit of the game during a domestic match.