11.   A ban had been indefinitely postponed because a possible rebel backlash would disrupt an international cricket tournament being played in Colombo, the daily Sunday Times said.

12.   A middle-order batsmen, Raza played his first international cricket match also against Zimbabwe last year in Sahiwal, in central Punjab province.

13.   After leading India to a stirring comeback against Australia this year, Ganguly has now discovered the rough side of life in international cricket.

14.   After being deposed as captain and replaced by Courtney Walsh, Richardson indicated he will retire from international cricket after the World Cup.

15.   After disruption from rain, play in the opening one-day cricket international between South Africa and West Indies resumed at nightfall on Friday.

16.   Akhtar, the fastest bowler in international cricket, sat out of training on Wednesday with a sore knee.

17.   After a miserable tour of the West Indies, he quit international cricket.

18.   Also on Monday, Richie Richardson, who withdrew from international cricket last year after suffering from burnout, was reinstated as captain for the upcoming series against Australia.

19.   All-rounder Harvey impressed with the ball on debut, claiming a wicket with his second delivery in international cricket.

20.   All international cricket players, umpires and officials will be required to declare whether they ever have been involved in match fixing.