T20 World Cup: Confident USA vice-captain Jones looking to play ‘fearless and positive cricket’

IANS | June 1, 2024 12:21 PM

Dallas, June 1 (IANS) In a historic moment for cricket in North America, the USA is set to make its debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Sunday at 10.30 AM AEST (6:00 AM IST). As both teams prepare to showcase their skills in the expanded 20-team competition, there is considerable pressure on the USA, the tournament co-hosts alongside the West Indies, to make a strong impression on home soil.

England pacer Brydon Carse found guilty of betting, banned for 16 months, 13 of it suspended

IANS | May 31, 2024 11:42 PM

London, May 31 (IANS) Cricket Regulator, an independent body established to look into anti-discrimination, anti-corruption, anti-doping, misconduct, and safeguarding, has found England's pacer Brydon Carse guilty of corruption as he bet on cricket matches. Surprisingly, the body formed in 2023, suspended Carse from all cricket for 16 months with 13 months of that ban suspended for two years, claiming that there were mitigating factors that compelled it to do so.