Salman Butt, Pakistan’s former captain, has said he has gotten permission from the board to play in the Caribbean Premier League. © AFP Spot-fixing convicts Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif said they could feature in the fourth edition of the Caribbean Premier league in July. (Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif Return to Domestic Cricket) This would be the first international outing for the two players after they were relieved of their…
Saurashtra 70 for 1 (Pujara 45*) trail Vidarbha 151 (Jaffer 41, Unadkat 5-70) by 81 runsScorecard File photo – Jaydev Unadkat finished with figures of 5 for 70 © Getty Images A five-wicket haul from Jaydev Unadkat gave Saurashtra the early impetus in their quarter-final in Vizianagaram, as they bowled Vidarbha out for 151. Saurashtra made a strong start to their reply as well, ending the day 70 for 1…
03 February 2016 | David Clark Tweet Batsman Sean Terry has left Hampshire in search of more regular first-team opportunities. The 24-year-old had a year remaining on his contract at the Ageas Bowl, but has left by mutual consent. Terry, whose father Paul is a former Hampshire coach, made 20 appearances across all formats and passed fifty on seven occasions after coming through the club’s…
Graham Ford has urged fans to be patient after a recent slump saw Sri Lanka tumble down the Test rankings. © AFP Colombo: New Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford acknowledged Tuesday he faced a huge rebuilding task after a string of retirements as he began his second stint in charge of the islanders. The South African said he was honoured to return to Sri Lanka, whom he previously coached from…
England won the toss and chose to bat v South AfricaLive Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:41 ‘It is a completely new look team’ – Morgan David Miller was the man to miss out in South Africa’s opening ODI against England. Miller has not scored a half-century in his last 16 innings since the World Cup almost a year ago and had to make way for Rilee Rossouw, who has…
Bangladesh have recalled Nasir Hossain and Mohammad Mithun to the 15-man squad for the World T20, which starts from March 8 in India. Neither player was part of the four-match T20 series against Zimbabwe. Mithun last played a T20 international for Bangladesh in August 2014. Bangladesh World T20 squad: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman,…
Former ICC Elite Panel Umpire Steve Davis has been appointed as a Cricket Liaison Officer. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced Davis’ appointment to the role – whose new duties will include supporting umpires, groundsmen, counties and the ECB by providing detailed reports of activity throughout domestic competitions. Australian Davis retired from umpiring last year following the five-match ODI series between England and New Zealand. Since…
James Faulkner’s hamstring stiffness worsened during his 33-ball 36 in the first ODI at Eden Park © Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Australia received another blow on the night of their humiliating defeat in the opening ODI against New Zealand after it was revealed that James Faulkner will be flying home with a hamstring injury. Faulkner was one of the team’s few positives in the defeat with both bat and ball, but…
Azhar Mahmood will return to Surrey for the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast in a player-coach role. The 40-year-old, who made his 20-over debut at the Kia Oval back in 2003, hit a dramatic match-winning six from the final ball of the game against Gloucestershire last season. In his new role, the former Pakistan all-rounder will arrive in mid-May and work alongside the coaching staff, as well as being available for…
Play 05:33 ‘People hide behind the spirit of cricket bunker’ Former India spinner Murali Kartik has whole-heartedly backed the West Indies after their controversial win over Zimbabwe at the Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday. West Indies fast bowler Keemo Paul mankaded the last man Richard Ngarava with three runs needed off the final over to help his team through to the quarter-finals. The incident has led to fierce debate but…