THE GOSSIP: YOUR DAILY ROUND-UP OF THE CRICKETING WORLD

Aussies say no to Christmas cricket, Dravid backs India in South Africa and Canterbury big hopes of big crowd on Stokes

Each weekday, The Cricketer rounds up all the latest news from across the game. Here's today's handy bundle.

In the latest development in the ongoing probe into the Pakistan Super League spot-fixing scandal, the Pakistan Cricket Board has issued a show-cause notice to fast bowler Mohammad Sami alleging corruption. (ANI)

The ICC might incorporate air pollution in its 'Playing Conditions' clause, having taken a serious note of the plight of Sri Lankan cricketers during the recently-concluded Test match against India in the national capital. (New Indian Express)

Rodney Hogg accuses Australia's selectors of being "sneaky". (Fox Sports)

Rajasthan Royals are likely to return to Jaipur for IPL 2018. (Sportskeeda)

Hampshire wicketkeeper-batsman Calvin Dickinson has signed a new contract with the county. (BBC Sport)

Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid believes they have a “great chance” of achieving their maiden Test series success in South Africa because of the depth in their squad. (Cricket365)

Canterbury Cricket are hoping Ben Stokes's first match at their main venue at Hagley Oval on Sunday will help boost the size of what are traditionally small crowds at New Zealand's domestic one-day competition. (Canberra Times)

Big Bash captains Aaron Finch and John Hastings give thumbs down to Christmas Day game. (Fox Sports)

Mumbai Indians have announced the appointment James Pamment of of New Zealand as new fielding coach, replacing Jonty Rhodes. (mid-day)

Dale Steyn is overjoyed to be back in the crease after a lengthy spell out of the game. (timeslive)

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor hopes to equal hero Martin Crowe at his Hamilton home. (stuff.co.nz)

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