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BCCI-CSA dispute

India’s tour of South Africa is real acid test for MS Dhoni’s men

Although Christmas is just a few weeks away, a sense of anticipation has engulfed India’s festive season, at least for now. Teams, irrespective of formidability, have no doubt been trampled at home during recent times. The final logistics of the long process of transition was apparently complete with the lately concluded series against West Indies. Well-deserved goodbyes were bid and rich tributes paid. The focus now turns to the next generation; to their on-field capabilities. The time to put to test the newly, but meticulously, developed battalion, soon commences, and first up is an opposition that perhaps houses some of the best players in the world at the moment.

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South Africa vs India 2013: How relevant are two-match Test series?

While there is enough talk about hectic scheduling in international cricket, having a two-Test series further adds to the irrelevance of a bilateral series. Abhijit Banare looks at Graeme Smith’s statement on the same.

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Are we seeing a subtle change in international cricket?

The possibility of a probe against Haroon Lorgat for his tussle with the Indian board is just another addition to the high-handed attitude of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Abhijit Banare looks at the consequences that come about due to the attitude from the Indian board and the changing trends of fixing series schedules to meet financial demands.

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India’s approved tour of South Africa puts CSA, BCCI and the game of cricket in bad light

Cricket South Africa (CSA) offering up a blood sacrifice of Haroon Lorgat to N Srinivasan in exchange for allowing India's tour of their nation to go ahead could prove catastrophic for cricket. But it reflects poorly on CSA, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and cricket as a whole that it's taken such a phoney war to achieve this uneasy truce.

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Haroon Lorgat not suspended: CSA

Cricket South Africa (CSA) Chairman Chris Nenzani on Tuesday said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

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India tour of South Africa 2013-14: CSA could suspend Haroon Lorgat from dealing in BCCI matters

Prospects of the Indian cricket team touring South Africa at the end of this year brightened on Monday following assurances from Cricket South Africa (CSA) that it could suspend its CEO, Haroon Lorgat, from dealing with matters related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) pending an inquiry into allegations against him.

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India tour of South Africa 2013: SACA urges BCCI and CSA to draw itinerary soon

The South African Cricketers Association (SACA) has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)and the Cricket South Africa (CSA) to urgently work out the itinerary for the upcoming tour by India, saying that the continuing delay is "worrying and frustrating" for the players.

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ICC trying best to facilitate resolution between BCCI and CSA: Dave Richardson

The International Cricket Council (ICC) does not like the current dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA), ICC chief executive Dave Richardson said on Sunday.

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Being on good terms with BCCI still critical for other countries

Cricket South Africa’s approach towards maintaining an arm’s-length relation with the BCCI can set an interesting example of not being bullied and being in their good books at the same time. Abhijit Banare explores the scenario.

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