ECB chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.
Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.
Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR
Gautam Gambhir has always been against the mega-star culture prevailing in Indian cricket but Mohammed Siraj's Herculean effort throughout the English summer has definitely given the Indian head coach a real shot in the arm.
Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.
42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
The PCB chief said India and ICC being the hosts of the tournament would decide on the neutral venue.
The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.
Talking on the Wisden Cricket Monthly Podcast, Grave said that he is sick of the phrase that the 'world cricket needs a strong West Indies' team', especially when it is doing all it can to weaken it.
Legendary batter Brian Lara feels that West Indies cricketers cannot be faulted for preferring lucrative T20 franchise leagues around the world, like IPL, to national duty, saying playing the game these days is also about "making a living".
'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'
Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.
IMAGES from the second Test between England and the West Indies in Nottingham on Thursday.
RCB were set to play the Lucknow Super Giants the next day, May 9, the same day the IPL was officially suspended for a week due to rising military tensions.
Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.
Members of the trophy-winning squad from 2017 were present at the event with then captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in conversation with former West Indies pacer and broadcaster Ian Bishop.
'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'
Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.
Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 WC
'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'
Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'
England captain Ben Stokes will play in The Hundred this year after the conclusion of England's test series with West Indies.
'Hopefully, the South Africa series has woken up the Australian media to the realities of what it's like to operate Test cricket, and unless the boards change the economic model, I don't think Test cricket will thrive outside of the Big Three.'
Facing England in Barbados holds special significance for Jones, whose parents hail from the Caribbean island nation
West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England.
As Arya walked back to the pavilion after scoring eight off nine balls, Digvesh, his teammate from the Delhi T20 League, mimicked writing a letter -- an act seemingly directed at Arya.
Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.
Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.
Glenn Maxwell's breathtaking knock helped Australia clinch the three-match T20I series with a second consecutive win on Sunday
The ICC is considering awarding bonus points for innings victories or for a win above a certain big margin such as 100 runs.
Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich has retired from international cricket and withdrawn from the squad for a one-day international series against England, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Thursday.
Bangladesh will be without premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for the ICC Champions Trophy after the veteran was excluded after getting suspended from bowling in all competitions.
Pakistan's loss has had a detrimental impact on their WTC aspirations. India continues to lead the WTC table with a commanding 68.52 points in 9 games.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam caught up with India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in the US.
Dwayne Bravo appointed Afghanistan bowling consultant for T20 World Cup
'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'
England's Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first test against Sri Lanka and seamer Matthew Potts will replace Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.
Following the smashing victory by the West Indies in the World Twenty20 in the Men's, Women's and the under-19 events, Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar called on the West Indies Cricket Board to supports the team and address their concerns.
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