Essex's championship hope dashed after 12-Point deduction over bat controversy

IANS | September 11, 2024 10:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Essex's hopes of clinching this year's County Championship title have been dealt a severe blow after the club was docked 12 points by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC). The sanction comes following an investigation into the use of an oversized bat by Essex player Feroz Khushi during the opening match of the season in April.

Cricket Regulator spare Gloucestershire for an alleged breach of pitch regulations

IANS | September 11, 2024 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Gloucestershire escaped punishment for an alleged breach of pitch regulations following the abandonment of their Vitality County Championship Division Two match against Northamptonshire. The Cricket Regulator announced that no charges would be brought against the club, despite concerns over player safety on the hybrid pitch at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.