First two days of England-West Indies game at Lord’s summed up where Test cricket is, says Hussain

IANS | July 15, 2024 9:42 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former captain Nasser Hussain said England’s quickfire victory over the West Indies in the first Test at the Lord’s summed up the problems the longest format of the game finds itself at. England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs in the first hour of day three, to now take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. While England had some red-ball preparation in the form of County Championship games, West Indies played just one three-day red-ball game against First Class Counties XI in preparation.

ICC to discuss cricket's 'Olympic opportunity' in Annual Conference to be held in Sri Lanka (Ld)

IANS | July 15, 2024 9:19 PM

Colombo, July 15 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) will discuss ‘capitalising on the Olympics opportunity’ at its Annual Conference scheduled to be held from July 19 to 22 here in Sri Lanka. The T20 version of cricket will be part of the Olympic Games for the first time in Los Angeles in 2028.

Harbhajan Singh issues public apology for celebration video after Legends league final

IANS | July 15, 2024 8:24 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh issued a public apology after facing backlash from disability rights groups for a controversial video featuring himself and other members of the India Champions team which defeated Pakistan Champions on Saturday. The video, which went viral on Instagram, showed cricket icons Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina limping and holding their backs after their title-winning run against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends final.

SLC set to host the ICC Annual Conference from July 19-22

IANS | July 15, 2024 6:58 PM

Colombo, July 15 (IANS) Sri Lanka is all set to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Colombo from July 19-22. It will also be the first time the annual event of cricket’s global governing body will be held in the Asian Region.

T20I series: We were three wickets down; was very important to build a partnership with Riyan, says Samson

IANS | July 15, 2024 6:57 PM

Harare (Zimbabwe), July 15 (IANS) After India beat Zimbabwe by 42 runs to win the five-match T20I series 4-1, vice-captain Sanju Samson said it was very important for him to build a partnership with Riyan Parag and take the visitors to a fighting total after losing three wickets in Power-play.

Tony Hemming appointed Pakistan’s chief curator on a two-year contract

IANS | July 15, 2024 5:38 PM

Lahore, July 15 (IANS) Tony Hemming has been appointed as the new head curator on a two-year contract, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. Perth-based Hemming will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday to begin his role.

Jersey emerge victorious in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B

IANS | July 15, 2024 5:34 PM

Krefeld (Germany), July 15 (IANS) Jersey defeated Norway by six wickets at the Krefeld Cricket Ground to claim the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B title. The win means Jersey join the Netherlands, Italy, and Scotland at next year’s Europe Qualifier, with one remaining spot to be determined next month.

PCB revises central contracts to 12 months but decides against pay cut

IANS | July 15, 2024 5:25 PM

Lahore, July 15 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday decided to reduce the players' central contracts from three years to one year while announcing no pay cuts on the fees offered.

Hayley Matthews rejoins Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season 10

IANS | July 15, 2024 4:19 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has rejoined the Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season ten as part of her penning a one-year deal with the club, which comes under the league’s new contract provision of clubs having the chance of signing overseas players ahead of the draft.

Australia’s tour of UK chance to explore newer guys in T20Is, says George Bailey

IANS | July 15, 2024 2:48 PM

Melbourne, July 15 (IANS) Chief selector George Bailey has said Australia’s tour of United Kingdom is a great opportunity to explore what newer guys bring to the table, especially in the T20I format.

Cricket

First two days of England-West Indies game at Lord’s summed up where Test cricket is, says Hussain

ICC to discuss cricket's 'Olympic opportunity' in Annual Conference to be held in Sri Lanka (Ld)

Harbhajan Singh issues public apology for celebration video after Legends league final

SLC set to host the ICC Annual Conference from July 19-22

T20I series: We were three wickets down; was very important to build a partnership with Riyan, says Samson

Tony Hemming appointed Pakistan’s chief curator on a two-year contract

Jersey emerge victorious in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B

PCB revises central contracts to 12 months but decides against pay cut

Hayley Matthews rejoins Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL season 10

Australia’s tour of UK chance to explore newer guys in T20Is, says George Bailey

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