Zimbabwe's cricketers are willing to 'play for free' to keep the game alive in the country, expressing their desperation to compete in the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers.
The former India head coach had told a leading publication that he was surprised to see three wicket-keepers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant in the 2019 World Cup squad.
Russell, who had a terrific IPL prior to the mega-event, has been replaced by Sunil Ambris for the remaining three matches of West Indies.
It is believed that the senior team head coach will also have a considerable say in the roadmap for the women's A, U-19 and NCA teams.
The throw from the deep that ricocheted off Ben Stokes' bat to the boundary during the World Cup final, will be reviewed in September, the custodians of the game's laws -- Marylebone Cricket Club said.
The proposed standalone Test between India and England should be treated as the series-deciding fifth match that was cancelled last week owing to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday and ruled out the possibility of it being treated as a one-off game.
The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, is fretting over inclusion of an additional fast bowler in India's T20 World Cup squad as Hardik Pandya's chances of bowling during the tournament look bleak.
There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.
Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, India skipper Virat Kohli have also opposed the idea of four-day Tests.
The sports fraternity came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for wearing the dagger insignia on his wicketkeeping gloves during India's World Cup game against South Africa.
ICC chief executives' committee has approved all recommendations made by the ICC cricket committee in May, which include the use of Decision Review System (DRS) in all T20I games.
The suspension of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) by the ICC has cast serious doubts on the limited overs away series against India in January next year but the BCCI will wait till October to consider a back-up plan.
Ganguly's current nine-month stint will get an extension if the BCCI dilutes the specific reform on tenure-cap as mandated by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee.
Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing his commitment to an ICC meeting in London.
'We played one ODI against New Zealand with no crowd (and it) was really strange for first four or five overs, but then you got into your work'
Misbah-ul-Haq said at the Champions Trophy unveiling on Thursday: 'I think the Indian team players also would like to play against us but it is politics which is not allowing a bilateral series. It is the Indian government which is not allowing it'
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sought NCP chief Sharad Pawar's advice on conducting its AGM amid the COVID-19 pandemic and resumption of the game in the city. Pawar is a former chief of the MCA, BCCI and the ICC and his party is also part of the present Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
A lot of premier players and coaches now feel that the use of external substances should be allowed to shine the ball in order to maintain a balance between the bat and ball.
The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Lodha Committee's recommendations calling for sweeping reforms in the BCCI's structure and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court which has shaken the Board members, is set to dominate the Special General Meeting.
Bilateral cricket ties have been suspended since 2007 although Pakistan did tour India for a short limited over series.
Raised in Birmingham, Hockley held senior positions in the organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia in 2015 and 2012 London Olympics and Paralympic Games.
PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.
He also said that the players can come in a month early to Australia to fulfill the self-isolation rules.
'Overwhelmingly, Test cricket came out as the format that interests fans the most, regardless of country supported or age'
ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat added a new spin to the World Cup ticket controversy, saying the mad rush for them proves that One-Day Internationals are still a huge hit among fans.
Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The coronavirus pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th edition of IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.
Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.
It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.
The constant chopping and changing of the one-day format has left everyone confused, says Faisal Shariff
The Pakistan Cricket Board said that it would file a compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India with the International Cricket Council's disputes resolution committee in January next year.
Former India batsman Sandeep Patil on Wednesday joined the bandwagon of past and present cricketers to oppose the idea of four-day Tests, saying the five-day game tests the character of an individual. He said it is up to the International Cricket Council to take a call on the proposal but for him there should not be any tinkering on the five-day format.
The Sri Lankan spinner was reported for a suspect action after last month's opening Test against New Zealand in Galle.
Tharoor's statement came just ahead of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)'s a crucial decision on whether India should play Pakistan in the 2019 ICC World Cup in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.
Bilateral ties subject to approval from PMs of both countries, says the BCCI president-elect
The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to take its compensation claim case against the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the disputes resolution committee of the International Cricket Council.
BCCI's interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya is likely to represent the Indian Cricket Board at the International Cricket Council's annual conference scheduled to start in London from June 23.
CSA has been battling governance issues with a damning internal report providing a long list of concerns about the actions of various staff members.
The event technical committee of the Twenty20 World Cup has approved Ryan Harris as replacement for injured Brett Lee in the Australian squad for the tournament which begins in the Caribbean on Friday.
COA also set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to Ombudsman
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