Africa captain Graeme Smith was cleared to return to training on Monday after fracturing his finger playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last month.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) said its medical team was satisfied the opening batsman had made a “complete recovery.” He injured his finger taking a catch for the Rajasthan Royals on March 15.
Dr Mohammed Moosajee said Smith could resume training ahead of the ICC World Twenty20, which begins in just over two weeks’ time. South Africa play their first match against India on May 2.
Moosajee also said Smith picked up a “slight fever” last week but should be ready to start practising on Wednesday.
Fast bowler Wayne Parnell and all-rounder Justin Kemp have both missed out on South Africa’s 15-man squad for the 12-team World Twenty20 because of injury.
Bowler Juan Theron is the only uncapped member of the squad. Theron was the man-of-the-match on his debut for the Kings XI Punjab in this year’s IPL.
The Proteas will play Twenty20 warm-up matches at Barbados against Sri Lanka on April 27 and England on April 28.
South Africa also play two Twenty20 Internationals, five ODIs and three Tests against the West Indies after the World Twenty20 tournament.
Squad: Graeme Smith (captain), Jacques Kallis (vice-captain), Loots Bosman, Johan Botha, Mark Boucher (wicket-keeper), A.B. de Villiers, J.P. Duminy, Herschelle Gibbs, Rory Kleinveldt, Charl Langeveldt, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Juan Theron, Roelof van der Merwe.—
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
latest cricket news(danish kaneria pleads not guilty, PCB says play on )
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) indicated Monday that Danish Kaneria would be spared disciplinary action unless and until corruption charges against the leg-spinner were proven.
Reports in the British media have alleged the 29-year-old is one of two players at English county side Essex being probed by English police investigating “match irregularities” - an accusation Kaneria himself told AFP last week was “baseless”.
And PCB director of cricket operations Zakir Khan, speaking at Lord's here on Monday, knocked back suggestions Kaneria might be suspended from international cricket while under investigation.
“I think it's very important that first these allegations are proven,” Zakir told reporters. “Then, of course, action will be taken.” Zakir was speaking at a Lord's press conference unveiling the sponsorship by the ground's owners, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), of the neutral Test and Twenty20 series between Pakistan and Australia in England in July.
“We wouldn't want to comment on some of the reports that have appeared in the press recently,” said MCC's Australian secretary Keith Bradshaw.
“Those matters are being investigated.” The allegations contained in Friday's edition of the London Daily Telegraph centre around 'spot-fixing', whereby players conspire to stage a betting coup on a minor aspect of the game rather than fix the result of the match itself.
“It's a serious issue,” Bradshaw said regarding 'spot-fixing' as a whole.
“I know the ICC (International Cricket Council) are putting a lot of their resources into it and that's probably all that needs to be said.”
Kaneria, speaking to AFP in Lahore last week, said: “The story in the newspaper is baseless. I have played my cricket for Pakistan as well as for Essex, with pride and honesty.
“For the last two years I have been Essex's best performer and have never done anything wrong.”He added: “No-one from Essex has contacted me, but I will be ready to undergo any investigation.
I will also take legal advice on such baseless reports.”Kaneria has taken 254 wickets in 58 Tests since making his debut against England in 2000
Reports in the British media have alleged the 29-year-old is one of two players at English county side Essex being probed by English police investigating “match irregularities” - an accusation Kaneria himself told AFP last week was “baseless”.
And PCB director of cricket operations Zakir Khan, speaking at Lord's here on Monday, knocked back suggestions Kaneria might be suspended from international cricket while under investigation.
“I think it's very important that first these allegations are proven,” Zakir told reporters. “Then, of course, action will be taken.” Zakir was speaking at a Lord's press conference unveiling the sponsorship by the ground's owners, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), of the neutral Test and Twenty20 series between Pakistan and Australia in England in July.
“We wouldn't want to comment on some of the reports that have appeared in the press recently,” said MCC's Australian secretary Keith Bradshaw.
“Those matters are being investigated.” The allegations contained in Friday's edition of the London Daily Telegraph centre around 'spot-fixing', whereby players conspire to stage a betting coup on a minor aspect of the game rather than fix the result of the match itself.
“It's a serious issue,” Bradshaw said regarding 'spot-fixing' as a whole.
“I know the ICC (International Cricket Council) are putting a lot of their resources into it and that's probably all that needs to be said.”
Kaneria, speaking to AFP in Lahore last week, said: “The story in the newspaper is baseless. I have played my cricket for Pakistan as well as for Essex, with pride and honesty.
“For the last two years I have been Essex's best performer and have never done anything wrong.”He added: “No-one from Essex has contacted me, but I will be ready to undergo any investigation.
I will also take legal advice on such baseless reports.”Kaneria has taken 254 wickets in 58 Tests since making his debut against England in 2000
latest Cricket News(Lord's would welcome India v Pakistan test )
Lord's chief executive Keith Bradshaw said on Monday he would welcome the opportunity to host a test between Asian powerhouses Pakistan and India at the headquarters of world cricket next year.
Pakistan, who are forced to play home matches on neutral territory because of security fears, start a two-test series against Australia at Lord's on July 13. The Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord's, is sponsoring the series.
“We have certainly thought about future matches but I can't say we have had any formal discussions,” MCC secretary and chief executive Bradshaw told Reuters.
“India are touring here next year so the prospect of an India-Pakistan neutral Test (at Lord's) is certainly an attractive one but it's not one we have had any official talks on to this point.
“It's probably not for the MCC to be involved in the negotiations, I guess they would be between India, Pakistan and the ECB (England's board), but I would say our doors are open and we would love to see that cricket come here.”
India were scheduled to tour Pakistan early last year but refused to travel because of security concerns. They were replaced by Sri Lanka who were victims of an armed attack in Lahore in which six of their players were wounded.
“The United Arab Emirates has been our only neutral venue to date but the Pakistan Cricket Board is looking for other venues,” Pakistan Cricket Board marketing manager Tariq Hakim told Reuters.
“This particular series in England is a test case as a neutral venue and the indications are that we have succeeded and that we will use England in future matches also because of the huge expatriate crowds.
“The early indications are that the two test matches and Twenty20 internationals (against Australia) are going to be jam-packed.”
Asked about a Pakistan-India series in England, Hakim replied: “The boards have to decide about that but, yes, there has been a willingness that they would love to see Pakistan play over here in England.”
Bradshaw said Lord's had bid “a high amount” to stage the test but added he did not expect to lose money.
“The MCC, we feel, has a global role and it's not just about the domestic game here in England,” he said. “I would like to think there would be more neutral tests played here in England and, of course, at the home of cricket at Lord's.
“We are always willing to open our doors to neutral tests and we looked at how we can help cricket in Pakistan in a more tangible way so the decision to sponsor the series was twofold.”
Pakistan, who are forced to play home matches on neutral territory because of security fears, start a two-test series against Australia at Lord's on July 13. The Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord's, is sponsoring the series.
“We have certainly thought about future matches but I can't say we have had any formal discussions,” MCC secretary and chief executive Bradshaw told Reuters.
“India are touring here next year so the prospect of an India-Pakistan neutral Test (at Lord's) is certainly an attractive one but it's not one we have had any official talks on to this point.
“It's probably not for the MCC to be involved in the negotiations, I guess they would be between India, Pakistan and the ECB (England's board), but I would say our doors are open and we would love to see that cricket come here.”
India were scheduled to tour Pakistan early last year but refused to travel because of security concerns. They were replaced by Sri Lanka who were victims of an armed attack in Lahore in which six of their players were wounded.
“The United Arab Emirates has been our only neutral venue to date but the Pakistan Cricket Board is looking for other venues,” Pakistan Cricket Board marketing manager Tariq Hakim told Reuters.
“This particular series in England is a test case as a neutral venue and the indications are that we have succeeded and that we will use England in future matches also because of the huge expatriate crowds.
“The early indications are that the two test matches and Twenty20 internationals (against Australia) are going to be jam-packed.”
Asked about a Pakistan-India series in England, Hakim replied: “The boards have to decide about that but, yes, there has been a willingness that they would love to see Pakistan play over here in England.”
Bradshaw said Lord's had bid “a high amount” to stage the test but added he did not expect to lose money.
“The MCC, we feel, has a global role and it's not just about the domestic game here in England,” he said. “I would like to think there would be more neutral tests played here in England and, of course, at the home of cricket at Lord's.
“We are always willing to open our doors to neutral tests and we looked at how we can help cricket in Pakistan in a more tangible way so the decision to sponsor the series was twofold.”
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