Sunday, May 31, 2020

Jasprit Bumrah wants an 'alternative' to saliva for shining the ball post-Covid

The India fast bowler spoke to Ian Bishop and Shaun Pollock on the ICC show 'Inside Out Interviews'

ECB welcomes green light for behind-closed-doors sport

Officials 'heartened' by UK Government guidance allowing for return to competition from June 1

Sri Lanka's 13-man squad to begin training on Monday

Players and four members of the coaching staff to be part of 12-day "residential training camp" in Colombo

Virat Kohli: MS Dhoni played a big role in my becoming captain

In a chat with R Ashwin, Kohli said the process was one of 'earning trust' over several years

Friday, May 29, 2020

ECB backs Covid-19 substitutes as plans for bio-secure internationals ramp up

Steve Elworthy says discussions ongoing for potential regulation change

Unique circumstances provide no consolation for England's outsiders

Enlarged training group serves as reminder that sport is a brutal business

'Very high risk' of men's T20 World Cup taking place on schedule - Cricket Australia chief executive

Number of venues for the Test series against India later this year could also be brought down based on circumstances

Alex Hales, Liam Plunkett left out as England name 55-man training group

Reece Topley, Dan Lawrence among enlarged list of players

Peter Siddle switches to Tasmania after 15 years with Victoria

A future career in coaching and a chance to mentor Tasmania's young fast bowlers were the reasons behind his move

CA redundancies looming even as forecasts improve

CA chief was blunt in stating that staff reductions at the central governing body were inevitable

Surrey release Michael Di Venuto from his contract early

Head coach allowed to seek fresh opportunities rather than return for truncated 2020 campaign

Mark Wood says Eoin Morgan's trust is key as Alex Hales waits on recall news

"Very hard" for players to back Hales return without captain's support, says quick

Thursday, May 28, 2020

ICC defers decision on 2020 T20 World Cup to June 10

The board meeting instead turned into a discussion about the "issue of confidentiality"

ECB confirms no domestic cricket until at least August 1

"We are not against exploring the unorthodox to ensure that we can return our players to the field," says Tom Harrison

Saqlain Mushtaq, Grant Bradburn appointed to Pakistan's High Performance Centre

Bradburn, until now the national side's fielding coach, will take over as head of high-performance coaching

Australia scheduled to return to action with Zimbabwe ODIs in August

The series is subject to change dependent on the Covid-19 situation

India Test snub a broken promise, says WACA chief executive Christina Matthews

According to Matthews, they were promised a guaranteed top-line Test every year once Perth Stadium replaced the WACA Ground as the state's prime venue

Australians who could have IPL-state cricket clash

Some states would be without big names if the IPL is slotted in later this year

New Zealand Cricket set to suffer job losses amid Covid-19 fallout

The shape of the home summer remains uncertain and NZC expect a significant fall in revenue

Most county clubs built to last through Covid-19 crisis, Surrey chief says

Richard Gould believes many IPL franchises are "striving" to create such a healthy structure

County Championship could include Lord's final with hopes for August start

Teams set to be split into three regional groups

Paul Stirling: Ireland itching to play England ODIs despite risks

Discussions ongoing between ECB and Cricket Ireland over series

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Eoin Morgan quashes Alex Hales' England recall hopes

Batsman's actions "could have derailed World Cup campaign" says England captain

T20 World Cup would be 'too big a risk' in 2020

The ICC is working on contingencies which involve the tournament being played in 2022

Adelaide to host India for pink-ball Test in December

Australia's Test season is likely to start at the WACA when they play Afghanistan for the first time in Test cricket

Annabel Sutherland hopes for pace boost after fitness work

The Australia allrounder is eager to build on her early taste of international cricket

ICC threatens to shift 2021 T20 World Cup from India over tax issues

The Indian board's request for a deadline extension due to the Covid-19 pandemic has been rejected

Monday, May 25, 2020

ECB handed discretion over move to stage two training by government

Next phase of training includes social-distancing exemptions

Sri Lanka cricketer arrested for possession of heroin, remanded for fourteen days

He is an active cricketer who was playing in SL's domestic competitions recently

Shannon Gabriel: 'I'm just taking my body back into it easy'

On the mend after a knee surgery, the West Indies quick wants to lead the attack in England

Sophie Ecclestone: 'I want to be one of the best that's ever played women's cricket'

Young England spinner reveals lofty ambitions as 2020 season remains on hold for now

Queensland cuts take cricket job losses to 135

Community cricket in Australia is set for another hit amid the Covid-19 funding crunch

Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah term extension: BCCI moves Supreme Court again

In second petition in five months, Indian board says cooling-off not needed for elected office-bearers

Harbhajan Singh: 'I'm ready to play for India in T20Is'

Fingerspinner says self-belief comes from the consistent success he has had in the IPL

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Shakib Al Hasan throws challenging questions as cricket plans resumption

"I don't think the ICC will take a chance before they are very sure," Shakib said of a potential return of cricket

Covid-19: Kyle Coetzer fears cricket will 'start to be forgotten' in Scotland

Helping Scotland achieve Full-Member status and playing in a couple more World Cups is at the top of the captain's agenda

Social distancing, 'safe' ball management among ICC's dos and don'ts

If anyone involved in a game tests positive for Covid-19, everyone involved will need testing

Friday, May 22, 2020

ICC sets bowlers' workload guidelines for resumption of cricket

Minimum training periods range from 5 to 12 weeks depending on format; teams advised to select large squads

Chris Woakes admits realities of post-Covid training 'take up headspace'

England seamer confident of protocols on return to socially-distanced training at Edgbaston

Alex Hales 'should be allowed a second chance' - Chris Woakes

Outcast England batsman should be allowed to prove he's changed, says team-mate

West Indies begin search for new women's head coach

Gus Logie will continue in his role as interim coach until the recruitment process is complete

'I thought I've snapped my leg in two here' - Kate Cross reveals 2021 World Cup fears

Rehab in lockdown has posed challenges but England seamer is on the mend

Cricket Australia chief: India tour 'nine out of 10' chance of taking place

Kevin Roberts also said there remains a possibility the men's team could tour England

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Prospect of Chris Broad officiating over son Stuart raises West Indies' concerns

Richie Richardson and Joel Wilson could be flown in to dilute home-official focus for bio-secure series

Is Sourav Ganguly eyeing ICC chairman position?

Graeme Smith backs Ganguly; CSA more cautious but open

Is it now or never for Alex Hales to come in from the cold?

Split squads offer perfect chance for international recall

SLC's new stadium project suspended after backlash

Adverse public opinion appears to have changed the government's mind

Alex Hales faces anxious wait as England prepare to name up to 45 players

Outcast star could come back into the reckoning after missing the World Cup due to drugs ban

England Women could follow men into training within weeks

Clare Connor remains hopeful of staging series against India and South Africa behind closed doors this season

CSA braced for just 'half a season' in 2020-21

The board is also hopeful that the MSL can be played in front of an audience

Kieron Pollard, Faheem Ashraf's Northamptonshire deals cancelled

Paul Stirling remains under contract as things stand

India set to play T20Is in South Africa in end August

Plan firmed up provided government regulations on both sides allow the fixtures to go ahead

BCCI 'optimistic' over prospects for IPL this year

CEO Rahul Johri says Indian players will be given freedom to decide on their safety

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Cameron threatens legal action unless provided copy of audit report

The former CWI president has "serious concerns" about the allegations of financial mismanagement during his term

Pakistan players face three months in bio-secure conditions

25-man squad will resume training in Lahore in early June

Sri Lanka looking at June 1 to start training

Fast bowlers will be the first group of players to return, says head coach Mickey Arthur

England bowlers to resume training this week

Eighteen bowlers to start individual net sessions on Thursday and Friday, batsmen return on June 1

Lachlan Stevens returns as Melbourne Renegades WBBL coach

He will also be head coach of the Victoria Women's team

CA considering disinfecting the ball to adapt to Covid-19 risks

CA's head of science and medicine says not sharing equipment is also part of the overall risk

Cricket's comeback from Covid-19: the state of the game

ESPNcricinfo's correspondents sum up the state of each Full Member nation

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Umar Akmal files appeal against three-year ban

The player has challenged the length of the sanction, maintaining that it was unprecedented

England's return to training held up by safety protocol complications

Bowlers had been due to resume training on Wednesday

Cricketers' mental health charity faces £250,000 shortfall

Covid-19 lockdown cancels nearly all fundraising events for Professional Cricketers' Trust

Lancashire hopeful spectators could be admitted again in September

Emirates Old Trafford preparing for green light to host behind-closed-doors England matches

Cheltenham Festival cancelled as Gloucestershire cut costs

County won't play at College Ground for first peacetime year since 1871

ECB confirms retainer payments for domestic women's players

Regional Retainers designed to bridge financial gap in season disrupted by Covid-19

SLC commits to building new stadium in Colombo

The board wants a 40,000-capacity venue in the capital in order to strengthen its bids for ICC events

Dom Bess: 'It's okay to struggle as a youngster, and it's okay to ask for help'

England offspinner attributes Test return to talking about depression

Jason Holder voices financial concerns as Windies contemplate England tour

Captain reiterates that no player will be forced to tour England amid Covid-19 outbreak

Shane Warne v Steve Waugh - how a stats piece reignited 21-year-old grudge

In 1999, Waugh had dropped Warne for the final Test against West Indies with the series on the line

Lancashire's finances in full bloom after record year in 2019

Club reports strong financial position in run-in to Covid-19 outbreak

Allrounder Cameron Green a 'scary' talent who can handle pressure

Western Australia team-mate Ashton Agar has lauded the 20-year-old

Monday, May 18, 2020

Babar Azam 'fears for growth of cricket' due to Covid-19 pandemic

Pakistan's new ODI captain happy to trust PCB over proposed tour of England

No artificial substance or saliva, but use sweat to shine the ball - ICC

The cricket committee also approves home umpires but says no to Covid substitutes

Stephen Fay, former editor of Wisden Cricket Monthly, dies aged 81

Distinguished career in investigative journalism preceded switch to cricket writing in later years

'Massive hole' in Cricket West Indies finances, says report

An internal audit has sounded an alarm bell for the organisation's future

Babar Azam wants to follow Imran Khan's attacking captaincy

He is confident that the extra responsibility will not have an adverse effect on his batting

Rob Key in recovery after suffering a 'mini-stroke'

Former England cricketer in recovery after hospitalisation

ACA swipes at Cricket Australia: 'Something is horribly wrong'

The ACA president was highly critical of proposals to shrink the Sheffield Shield

Aiden Markram doesn't want to 'become desperate' about South Africa Test captaincy

He would like to give the job a shot but says "it's the not the be-all and end-all" for him

Sri Lanka Cricket ready to host India, Bangladesh in July

With fewer than 500 active cases of Covid-19 in the country, restrictions and curfews have begun easing

Warwickshire set to appoint Stuart Cain as new CEO

Chief executive at Wasps Holdings to replace Neil Snowball in role

Ottis Gibson urges Mashrafe Mortaza to retire from international cricket

The Bangladesh bowling coach doesn't see Mortaza in head coach Domingo's plans for the 2023 World Cup

Darwin open to being testing ground as cricket returns to Australia

Northern Territory Cricket hopes to help the rest of the country with a return of the sport

Ricky Ponting on potential Usman Khawaja return: 'He's going to find it difficult'

Ponting still a fan of out-of-favour Khawaja, but thinks we didn't see his best at international level

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Devon Conway offered New Zealand contract, Colin Munro and Jeet Raval lose deals

Kyle Jamieson and Ajaz Patel also win first central contracts

West Indies will only tour if '100% sure' of safety - CWI chief executive

UK death toll from Covid-19 causing disquiet in the Caribbean, says CWI CEO Johnny Grave

Ireland's home summer scrapped as Pakistan, New Zealand postpone tours

England tour might still go ahead if logistical challenges are met

England face Ben Stokes dilemma as separate Test/one-day squads loom

Home-summer focus on Tests could conflict with impending target of T20 World Cup glory

Technology will play a massive role in filling empty stadia - Venky Mysore

Knight Riders CEO says LED walls, VR simulation could be used when cricket resumes behind closed doors

England set to resume training as ECB lay groundwork for Windies Tests

Strict social-distancing measures to be observed as 30 players prepare to resume training at 11 venues

Ashley Giles: England training will be 'safer than going to supermarket'

Selected bowlers will begin individualised training next Wednesday

Hasan Ali facing prolonged rehabilitation and possible surgery

The Pakistan pacer has suffered another back injury, which comes on the heels of losing his national contract

Vincy Premier T10 League to begin on May 22 in the Caribbean

West Indies internationals set to star in inaugural tournament which marks the return of competitive cricket in a full-member region

Alyssa Healy concerned by talks of cuts to domestic competitions

The Australia keeper-batter says domestic players struggle to combine cricket and a second career

Shane Watson: Big Bash warning signs have come to fruition

Calls for fewer games, better pitches and more overseas players to revive league

UK's resumption of elite training rules explained

Key points from the government's guidance as sport comes to terms with a 'new normal'

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Jack Leach in doubt for England this summer over health concerns

Medication for Crohn's disease could put spinner at higher risk of contracting Covid-19

Jack Leach in doubt for England this summer over health concerns

Medication for Crohn's disease could put spinner at higher risk of contracting Covid-19

Reservations about playing during pandemic 'won't be held against you' - Jos Buttler

England wicketkeeper admits to 'performance anxiety' as government guidelines bring return closer

Players given 'opt-out' as UK government issues return-to-training guidelines

Protocols spell out contingencies for full return, as players prepare for socially distanced training

South Africa women and A-team tours to West Indies postponed amid pandemic

CSA and CWI still hopeful of arranging South Africa men's tour for later in the year

Yuvraj Singh: 'Hardik Pandya has massive potential if someone works on his mind'

Former India allrounder wants the national team to hire a team psychologist

ECB launch Dynamos app to keep children active in lockdown

Recreational cricketers asked to wait for further updates

Babar Azam named Pakistan captain for ODIs

He takes over from Sarfaraz Ahmed and will now lead in both ODIs and T20Is

Closed doors could open the way for fringe players during England summer

Fast-bowling depth to be tested if demanding international schedule goes ahead

Hasan Ali, Wahab Raiz, Mohammad Amir lose PCB central contracts

Sarfaraz Ahmed demoted from category A to B; Shaheen Afridi and Azhar Ali promoted from B to A

Adam Zampa: Australia's T20I focus rewarded by top ranking

If the T20 World Cup does take place this year, Australia would be one of the favourites

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Chris Gayle's Tallawahs outburst could draw CPL sanction

CWI president Skierritt hints player may have brought disrepute to the league, which violates his contract

Jofra Archer calls for crowd noise through speakers at behind-closed-doors games

'You don't realise how much you need until it's gone,' England quick says of lively atmosphere

Paul Farbrace: We're all in the firing line due to cricket's financial hit

Warwickshire director of sport says it's "only human nature" for players and staff to worry about jobs

Covid-19 effect: Women's World Cup Qualifier 2021 postponed

The Under-19 World Cup Qualifier 2022 Europe Division 2 has also been put on hold

Shakib Al Hasan on the lesson his ban has taught him

Bangladesh allrounder hoping to pick from where he left off with the bat once he's back in action

Adam Zampa wants to be more than a white-ball specialist

Australia's main short-format spinner is eager for the chance to push for Test cricket

Vernon Philander's Kolpak deal at Somerset cancelled

Seamer had signed a two-year contract at the county

Monday, May 11, 2020

'Premature to get too excited': Cricket West Indies president on England tour

Also assures players would not be "forced" to play if they don't want to

England's Test hopes boosted by latest government strategy

Players could return to training before end of May

AB de Villiers: 'Virat Kohli is much deeper than just a cricket player'

In a chat with Pommie Mbangwa, he also weighed in on Kohli vs Smith and Kohli vs Tendulkar

Reeling financially, Afghanistan Cricket Board to cut coaching staff salary first

Player payments will also be reviewed in absence of any cricket due to Covid-19

Ewie Cronje dies aged 80

The former Free State Cricket president and father of the late SA captain Hansie was ailing from cancer

Cautious PCB open to possibility of summer tour of England

Discussions on reciprocal tour in 2021 not on the table at the moment, says Wasim Khan

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Joe Root: 'If the game is compromised then it shouldn't be going ahead'

England captain confident Tests can be played this season

South African allrounder Solo Nqweni announces news of positive coronavirus test

This diagnosis is the latest in a long line of health issues for the 26-year old

ECB announce loan scheme to aid cash-strapped cricket leagues

Governing body taking measures to cover off estimated funding shortfall of £32 million

Keshav Maharaj wants to be South Africa's Test-captain

The left-arm spinner is also working on improving his batting to firm up his place in white-ball cricket

England players face 'long stint' away from home as part of Test planning

Mark Wood says players would be willing to accept bio-security conditions in order to get games on

'Unfortunately, I didn't go on and get too many big ones' - Joe Burns

The Australia opener conceded he didn't capitalise on his good form last season and is determined to put it right against India should the series take place

Sanjeev Chawla bail upheld by Delhi High Court

Alleged bookie one of five charged for cheating in 2000 Hansie Cronje match-fixing case

Jhye Richardson undergoes further shoulder surgery

The fast bowler initially dislocated his shoulder last March

Current WI T20 team better than the 2016 World Cup-winning one - Dwayne Bravo

Allrounder says that the side has the depth and leadership to defend their T20 world title

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Women's cricket could be sidelined in clamour for bio-secure venues

Clare Connor says women's game must be "realistic" as £380 million budget hit looms

Multan Sultans, KKR owners express interest in Hundred investment

Ali Khan Tareen joins Venky Mysore in saying private backing would benefit ECB's new tournament

England's Physical Disability squad pledge to run a marathon a day for charity

Twelve members of squad set out to run 26 miles a day for ten days for Lord's Taverners

Denesh Ramdin traded to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots; Carlos Brathwaite not retained

Coach Robin Singh also axed; Simon Helmot will be in charge for CPL 2020

Explainer: Will the Hundred make a profit?

The ECB has suggested the Hundred will bring in £11m for English cricket in its first season

Players' association casts doubt on Cricket Australia's financial warnings

ACA has an 'optimistic and confident' outlook for how the sport can cope with the pandemic

Kumar Sangakkara set to serve second term as MCC president

Club consider life-membership scheme to ensure smooth progress of redevelopment work at Lord's

Cricket Tasmania announces job losses due to pandemic cost-cutting

There have been 20 roles lost at the organisation which follow job cuts at other states

Rachael Haynes happy to be flexible for needs of Australia's ODI team

The vice-captain has been a success opening the innings but would be content in the middle order

Mzansi Super League set for expansion with two new teams

The tournament will also be aired on pay television starting this season

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Yuvraj Singh arrives, as India dispatch Australia in style

The 18-year-old made a sparkling 84, while fellow rookie Zaheer Khan also did well

Tom Harrison denies gambling on Hundred as ECB face £380 million loss

Chief executive insists new competition remains 'cost centre' at DCMS hearing into Covid-19 outbreak

Eoin Morgan backs T10 format for inclusion in Olympics

Short format maximises opportunity and exposure, says England captain

Hundred coaches raise retention questions as player contracts cancelled

Uncertainty means freezing squads for a year would prove close to impossible

Brendon McCullum suggests greater New Zealand involvement in this year's BBL

Feels it's a "great opportunity" if international cricket or the availability of overseas players remains restricted by the Covid-19 pandemic

Melbourne Renegades WBBL coach Tim Coyle loses job amid cost-cutting

Cricket Victoria are making major changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Australian players will need to become more 'self-resilient and self-reliant'

Cost-cutting could impact support staff while Covid-19 restrictions may limit size of training sessions

'Listen to your heart' - Mashrafe Mortaza's captaincy tip to Tamim Iqbal

Former ODI captain asks his successor to take the young match-winners in his team along with him on the ride

Monday, May 4, 2020

Zimbabwe Cricket void 2019-20 season

With teams having played an unequal number of matches and the lockdown extended, ZC said no winner could be announced

Qais Ahmad, AJ Tye's Gloucestershire contracts terminated

Club warns revenues set to fall "significantly"

Kookaburra develop wax applicator for saliva-free ball-shining

Compound can be made available within a month's time

'Door not shut' on Alex Hales, says Eoin Morgan in T20 World Cup build-up

Still time for batsman to rebuild trust says captain

'Last season was right time to step away as captain' - Faf du Plessis

However, he believes he has a lot to offer the new captain Quinton de Kock

Ganguly's young brigade face up to Waugh's world champions

One side is keen on a fresh start, the other is looking to extend dominance

Crowds, not teams, the big issue - Australian sports minister on men's T20 World Cup

A decision would need to be made about the value of a global event behind closed doors

Marnus Labuschagne reflects on the year that changed his life

While content, he is also driven by the aim of continually improving his game

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Hundred delay a knock for women's game - Katie Levick

'You wouldn't cheer if an ASDA shut down and people lost their jobs,' Yorkshire leg-spinner says

Sanjeev Chawla gets bail, Delhi Police asks for order to be stayed

Alleged bookie had been extradited to India from the UK in February in connection with the Hansie Cronje match-fixing case

Personal issues of 2018 brought on suicidal thoughts, says Mohammed Shami

Was advised by his parents to 'focus on cricket' to beat that dark phase, when family and friends kept an eye on him 24 hours

Friday, May 1, 2020

England tour rearranged for January, claims SLC chief executive

Ashley de Silva claims England will return to complete two-Test tour interrupted by Covid-19 outbreak

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Javed Miandad the heroes as Pakistan surge into World Cup final

Fifties from the middle-order pair helped Pakistan overhaul a 263-run target against co-hosts New Zealand

Tom Harrison faces DCMS Committee to assess Covid's impact on cricket

ECB chief executive will give evidence on May 5

Colin Graves to stand down as ECB chairman after Hundred postponement

Ian Watmore cleared to succeed Graves in August following ECB review into conduct

Shadab Khan and D'Arcy Short's Surrey contracts cancelled

Pair had been due to play full T20 Blast season

Saliva, sweat ball shining restricted under Australian Covid-19 guidelines

A framework has also been drawn up to manage athletes who contract Covid-19 when sport resumes

Cricket Victoria, community cricket gutted by staff cuts

Up to half of the state's staff have been made redundant

Australia No. 1 Test and T20I team after rankings update

India have slipped to No. 3 in Tests and Pakistan end 27-month stay at No. 1 in T20

Ramnaresh Sarwan hits back at Chris Gayle for 'scandalous' allegations

Sarwan has "categorically" denied he had any role to play Gayle being released by the Tallawahs

Ross Taylor wins the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for third time

Taylor hit 1389 runs across the three formats and became New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer