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The particle of sports science must be introduced in modern cricket to aid fast bowlers deliver their top for a longer period of time. The speech made by former Pakistan cricket skipper Wasim Akram. He said “This initiative is special to me for another reason – it also inculcates the culture of sports science in the players at the young age which I believe is critical if one is to consistently deliver at one’s best over a long period of time.” He added “India has never had dearth of talent but initiatives like Gatorade Pacers that spots and scientifically trains the talent will go a long way in getting India’s next generation of fast bowlers.”

Akram was discussing at the end of the 19-day long Gatorade Centre for Pace Excellence training camp. The camp was conducted for the special nine fast bowlers in New Delhi on Monday. He gave tips to young players on how to mark a batsman’s weaknesses, particularly as soon as they are bowling on flat, usual sub-continental pitches. Former captain was impressed with the nine fast bowlers who joined the camp.

The fight for pending contracts between the Players’ Association and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has set to end after both sides agreed to immediate negotiation. As a result, the revolting cricketers’ made themselves available for selection. The settlement was finalized at a meeting with CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Chairman and Guyana President Bharrat Jagdeo in Georgetown.

The dispute erupted just two weeks ago, when thirteen of the top cricketers made themselves unavailable for the first Test match against Bangladesh in St Vincent, for the pay and contract issues.

The Cana News reported both parties agreed to have the mediator, former Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal. West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) has been arguing the WICB for over pay. The players’ returned after the appointment of Shridath Ramphal at the meeting convened by President Jagdeo.

They told in a joint statement ‘It was agreed that, in light of the mediation agreement the parties expect to lead to the resolution of outstanding issues, all the players will make themselves available for selection.’ WICB and WIPA also agreed to each name a facilitator to help Ramphal in his work. They said, ‘The mediation team, with assistance from the Caricom secretariat, would begin work immediately.’ the organizations added ‘Both parties have taken this step, mindful of the interest of their respective organizations but conscious also of their wider responsibility to the people of the West Indies and the international sport of cricket.’

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by WIPA President Dinanath Ramnarine and WICB President Julian Hunte in the existence of the Guyanese leader.

Pakistan national cricket team is divided – has feared former Pak captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. He thinks the internal rift in the team might be one of the reasons behind their poor performance in the current Test Series against Sri Lanka. He also felt that captain Younis Khan isn’t making any efforts to get the team together. Inzamam said ‘It seems that the team is divided into groups and Younis is doing nothing about it.’

Pakistan made a tour to Sri Lanka just some days after winning the World Twenty20 championship in England. Pakistan lost their first Test in Galle even though taking a 50-run lead in first innings and then got a disastrous begins to the continuing second Test in Colombo. They bowled out for only 90 runs on the first day Sunday. It was their lowest score against Sri Lanka.

Inzamam said Pakistani cricketers have crumbled as the pressure of expectations grown after the World Twenty20 title win. Former skipper stressed that the team management should have helped the cricketers overcome the crisis. He also expressed his surprise for the decision to field Saeed Ajmal (rookie spinner) in place of the experienced Danish Kaneria. He said ‘I don’t think that everything is fine within the Pakistan team.’

Sports Minister of Pakistan Pir Aftab Shah Jilani accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for losing the upcoming 2011 World Cup Cricket hosting rights. After an official meeting with Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in Islamabad, the Minister said to media ‘those steering Pakistan cricket were responsible for failure to bring the World Cup 2011 matches back to the country.’ He added ‘It is the responsibility of those now sitting in the driving seat of Pakistan cricket to bring back World Cup matches to our country.’

Recently, the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected lobbying and efforts by PCB officials to get back the 14 World Cup matches initially allotted to Pakistan. The upcoming World Cup was originally to be hosted jointly by Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. However, the ICC’s Cricket Committee took decision to strip Pakistan of its hosting rights because of security problems and concern in the strife-torn country. Currently the PCB is conducting a legal battle against the ICC to restore its hosting rights.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is going to take action on a case-to-case basis against the players who took part in the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). The Nation says the board would impose flexible penalties on rebel ICL players. However, the form of penalties can vary from pecuniary fines to a cooling period between six and twelve months.

Already the board clarified the players, who shown interest to play for the national team during the recent past. The players might be considered for national team. But the board imposed one condition and that is players have to terminate the contract with the ICL.

According to a reliable source PCB is likely to offer some ICL cricketers like:

• Abdul Razzaq
• Imran Farhat
• Mohammad Yousuf
• Mohammad Sam
• Rana Naved
• Imran Nazir

The source said the players may get chance in the national team. On the other hand, players said they needed a number of assurances from the board such as they must be considered for national squad if they cancel contact with the ICL.