Quinton de Kock matched the previous performances of superstars Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers when he was named South African Cricketer of the Year and in all received a total of five awards
After three rather sedate days of cricket the fourth day of the decisive third Test was an all action affair which left the West Indies needing 297 runs to win with one man out.
On a pitch that had the nature of those found in the UAE rather than the Caribbean Pakistan inched their way into a position of strength on day two of the third Test against the West Indies.
Cricket Australia will be sending a security assessment team to Bangladesh next week before they confirm the men's team's tour slated for later this year.
Star Australia quick Mitchell Starc has revealed that neither he nor any of the other top Baggy Green men will discuss multi-year contracts until the pay talks have been concluded.
After the West Indies remarkable fightback to win the second Test of the series both sides have it all to play for in the series decider set to get underway on May 10 in Dominica.
Cricket Australia have confirmed that Executive General Manager for Team Performance Pat Howard will continue in his current role, with his contract extended until 2019.
Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has moved up to joint-eighth position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the second Test against the West Indies.
West Indies skipper Jason Holder has described their win over Pakistan in the second Test as a collective effort but singled out Shai Hope for special praise.
Pakistan will start day five of the second Test against the West Indies as favourites despite a gritty performance from the hosts on day four in Barbados.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board have included four new players in their list of contracted players that was released recently including spinning sensation Mehedi Hasan.
An Azhar Ali ton and yet another 99 from Misbah-ul-Haq allowed Pakistan to establish an 81 run first innings lead before on day three of the second Test against the West Indies.
West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick was livid after play on day two of the second Test against Pakistan after his bowlers bowled nine no-balls in 69 overs including two that would have claimed wickets.
Pakistan edged their way into a position of strength on day two of the second Test against the West Indies reaching 172 for 3 trailing by 140 runs when bad light stopped play.
The West Indies recovered from a dire position earlier in the day to put 286 for 6 on the board by close of play on day one of the second Test against Pakistan.
National selection panel chairman Trevor Hohn's has told Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle he isn't done yet at international level as far as he is concerned.
The Pakistan Cricket Board have postponed the scheduled tour to Bangladesh for at least a year because of the BCB's reticence to reciprocate the visit.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq has gained six slots to reach 20th position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the first Test against the Windies.
As humble as ever Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq thanked the team for what he described as a special win over the West Indies at Sabina Park In Jamaica.
