Positive news for Mark Boucher following second surgery – Cricket News Roundup – Part 2 – July 20, 2012
South African wicket-keeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 after a freak-on field accident which forced him to bring his career to an abrupt end, and reports regarding the 35-year-old’s condition
are positive.
“The outcome looks very positive and the surgeon is pleased with the procedure,” read a release by Cricket http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757. “The Boucher family are extremely grateful for the support they have received from around the world, and we will keep Mark's well-wishers
informed as and when appropriate information becomes available.”
Boucher was struck in the left eye by a dislodged bail during a warm-up match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843 in Taunton, and announced his retirement shortly thereafter, on July 10, owing to the severe nature of the injury. However, since his return to Cape Town, he has
expressed his desire to represent his franchise, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cape-Cobras-c776, and has also received positive reviews regarding his injury from surgeon Shuaib Manjra.
The United Kingdom is under the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 later this year, which marks the resumption of
sporting ties between the two nations.
The two teams have not played against each other since 2007, following the cessation of ties due to the 2008 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 terrorist attacks. However, recent talks for a revival of ties culminated in the BCCI announcing a short series, due to take place in December
2012/January 2013, which will consist of 3 ODIs and 2 T20Is.
Although it was Pakistan’s turn to host a series, the PCB has been unable to stage international cricketing events in the country owing to the dubious security situation, and the BCCI has refused to play at a neutral venue. However, while India have refused
the UAE on grounds of its reputation for illegal betting hubs, England emerges as promising venue – grounds are easily available on hire, broadcasting is not an issue, and security problems are next to none.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, following their disastrous 71-run defeat in the first game of the 3-match series.
“The manner of the defeat has certainly hurt the players but they have the character and the ability to bounce back,” he said. “That has become the trademark of this Ireland side in recent years -we always fight back in adversity, and with the backing of
the Belfast crowd I'm confident we can go on and win the Series.”
Ireland put up a feeble defence to the Bangladeshi onslaught, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shakib-Al-Hasan-c2492 scoring a vital 57, before debutant Elias Sunny went on to claim 5 for 13, leaving the Irish team reeling. The second T20I is due to be played today on July 20.
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