ICC may place USA Cricket 'on notice' over governance issues: Report

IANS | July 18, 2024 7:26 PM

Dubai, July 18 (IANS) Barely a month after hosting its first ICC global event, USA Cricket (USAC) faces significant scrutiny from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for potential non-compliance with its Associate membership status. The ICC has issued a stern warning to USAC, highlighting two primary areas of concern that could lead to the organisation being "put on notice", says a report.

Women’s Asia Cup: Players to watch out for in the upcoming India-Pakistan clash

IANS | July 18, 2024 6:20 PM

Dambulla, July 18 (IANS) The first day of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup on July 19 will see the big clash between India and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. India come in as the defending champions and have won the tournament seven times.

ECB confirms formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in new women’s domestic cricket structure

IANS | July 18, 2024 4:16 PM

London, July 18 (IANS) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in its revamped women’s domestic cricket structure, set to take full effect from 2025. Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire will form Tier 2. The 10 counties will play 50-over and 20-over competitions, with further information on the overall structure and schedule to come out soon.

West Indies announce unchanged playing eleven for second Test against England

IANS | July 17, 2024 9:11 PM

Nottingham, July 17 (IANS) West Indies have announced that they will be fielding an unchanged playing eleven for their second Test against England at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday. West Indies were thrashed by an innings and 114 runs at the Lord's in the farewell Test of James Anderson. But the visitors have shown a habit of fighting back, especially when they won the second Test against Australia at Brisbane earlier this year after suffering a heavy defeat at Adelaide.

Virat, Rohit have same stature as Tendulkar and Dhoni, says India legend Kapil Dev

IANS | July 17, 2024 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Former World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has said that “no one” can replace Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian T20I team. Kohli announced retirement from T201 after delivering a match-winning knock of 76, as India defeated South Africa in a thrilling match by seven runs in the final of the Men's T20 World Cup.

ENG v WI Test: Dan Lawrence on standby as Duckett awaits birth of his child, says Ben Stokes

IANS | July 17, 2024 8:28 PM

Nottingham, July 17 (IANS) Ahead of England’s second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes said right-handed batter Dan Lawrence is on standby as left-handed opener Ben Duckett is awaiting the birth of his first child.

LPL 2024: Pathirana opens up on the 'yorker masterclass' for this season

IANS | July 17, 2024 7:34 PM

Colombo, July 17 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana has been an important influence on the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 season. A rising star for the Colombo Strikers the young pacer has built on a "yorker masterclass" to achieve a lot of success this season.

Chamari Athapaththu to lead familiar-looking Sri Lanka in upcoming Women’s Asia Cup

IANS | July 17, 2024 6:53 PM

Colombo, July 17 (IANS) Big-hitting all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu will be leading a familiar-looking 15-member Sri Lanka squad in the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, starting in Dambulla from July 19.

ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

IANS | July 17, 2024 5:55 PM

Dubai, July 17 (IANS) In a significant recognition for transformative efforts in Associate Members, Mexico, Oman, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Scotland have been honoured with the ICC Development Award for 2023. The prestigious awards highlight groundbreaking initiatives by ICC Associate Members with these nations receiving accolades across six categories.

Spinner Gavin Hoey gets maiden Ireland call-up for one-off Test against Zimbabwe

IANS | July 17, 2024 5:36 PM

Dublin, July 17 (IANS) Ireland have handed a maiden call-up to spinner Gavin Hoey in the 14-member squad for their upcoming one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Stormont in Belfast happening from July 25-29.

Cricket

ICC may place USA Cricket 'on notice' over governance issues: Report

Women’s Asia Cup: Players to watch out for in the upcoming India-Pakistan clash

ECB confirms formation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 in new women’s domestic cricket structure

West Indies announce unchanged playing eleven for second Test against England

Virat, Rohit have same stature as Tendulkar and Dhoni, says India legend Kapil Dev

ENG v WI Test: Dan Lawrence on standby as Duckett awaits birth of his child, says Ben Stokes

LPL 2024: Pathirana opens up on the 'yorker masterclass' for this season

Chamari Athapaththu to lead familiar-looking Sri Lanka in upcoming Women’s Asia Cup

ICC Development Awards: Six nations recognised for transformative contributions to global cricket

Spinner Gavin Hoey gets maiden Ireland call-up for one-off Test against Zimbabwe

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