In a statement that may raise eyebrows amongst many Indian's, China has announced a heavy development program for cricket and has said it aims to become a full Test nation by 2020.

Cricket revolution - a multiplayer PC cricket games by Pakistani gaming company - Mindstorm Studios have finally been released on 30th October 2009 and is now available for purchase on Steam. It has been claimed as a innovative cricket game being different from other cricket video games available.

Certainly, the failures of the WICB, now and in the past, are well-documented. However, it appears that the Board, even with the Patterson Report in hand, has not yet awakened to the urgent necessity for meaningful reform. Undoubtedly, it faces numerous challenges, especially that of finances.