The Cricket Committee said it can only finalise the appointment of a coach but the MPCA kept it in dark when Chandrakant Pandit was appointed. The Cricket Committee of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association, on Wednesday questioned the appointment of former India stumper Chandrakant Pandit as the head coach of […]
Month: July 2020
Incredible co-incidence as Stuart Broad reaches historic milestone
England won the first cricket series in four months when it defeated the West Indies in the deciding third test by 269 runs on the last day at Old Trafford. England snatched the bio-secure series 2-1 despite losing the first test by 113 runs in Southampton. The West Indies, resuming […]
ENG vs WI: Broad happy with series win alongside personal milestones
Stuart Broad (right-centre) finished the match with figures of 10-67, the third-best in his Test cricket career. – TWITTER (@ICC) England lifted the Wisden Trophy on Tuesday by defeating West Indies by 269 runs in the third and final Test at Old Trafford, Manchester as it clinched the series 2-1. After losing the […]
ICC World Cup Super league is incredibly complex: Atherton
Former England skipper Michael Atherton believes the ICC ODI Super league is “incredibly complex” and the game’s governing body should have come up with “a bit more straightforward” qualification system for the 2023 World Cup in India. The ICC on Monday launched the ODI Super League which will determine qualification for the […]
David Warner to have a rethink about career after T20 WC postponement
David Warner…“You’ve always got to look out for your family first, and with cricket and these unprecedented times, you’ve got to weigh up these decisions.” – REUTERS Australia opener David Warner says he may have to reconsider his future as an international cricketer owing to the global COVID-19 restrictions that may require him to travel […]
ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan proposes removal of salary cap on ISL teams
When contacted, the Kolkata-based team, rechristened ATK Mohun Bagan after the tie-up with the iconic 131-year-old club, was not forthcoming. Taking the road less travelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ATK Mohun Bagan has approached the Indian Super League (ISL) with a bold proposal to remove the salary cap of Rs 16.5 crore […]
Bradman’s role in ‘disgraceful’ sacking of Aussie icon Bill Lawry
Aussie cricket legend Ian Chappell has recalled the “disgraceful” moment former Test captain and television commentary icon Bill Lawry was axed by Sir Donald Bradman. Speaking on Channel 9’s special feature Bill Lawry, A Glorious Life which aired on Monday night, Lawry and Chappell both revisited one of the darkest episodes in […]
Lanka Premier League to kick off on 28 August – SLC
A view of the Mahinda Rajapaksa international stadium in Hambantota, one of the venues of the Lankan Premier League. The inaugural Lanka Premier League, a T20 tournament, will kick off on 28 August, the Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. The SLC gave its approval to the tournament during its executive committee meeting on Monday. Five teams […]
Young Bangladesh pacer Kazi Anik handed two-year ban for doping violation
Young Bangladesh pacer Kazi Anik Islam has been handed a two-year ban by the national cricket board for failing a dope test in 2018. Kazi, who was Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, tested positive for Methamphetamine, a prohibited substance, during a National Cricket League game in the same […]
WATCH: When Cricketer Andrew Flintoff Turned Into A Pro Boxer And Won!
Eight years ago, the sports community saw one of its most prominent figures crossroads when Andrew Flintoff decided to hang up his batting gloves to lace up the boxing ones. The British All-rounder cricketer surprised everyone with the move and entered the boxing world straight as a heavyweight contender. Being […]