Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will launch an independent inquiry into a pivotal first-class match in which the pattern of scoring has aroused suspicions among other clubs in the league. The result of last week’s Tier B Premier League match between Panadura Sports Club and Kalutara Physical Culture Club had helped secure Panadura the Tier B title, but second-placed Sri Lanka Ports Authority has since voiced concerns about the game to…
Russell Domingo has had his contract extended three times already © Getty Images After overseeing South Africa through one of their toughest transitions, Russell Domingo will have to reapply for the coaching job if he hopes to continue beyond August this year. Does that really mean, however, that his position is on the line? No, according to several insiders who say the application process is an administrative formality and not…
Russell Domingo has had his contract extended three times already © Getty Images After overseeing South Africa through one of their toughest transitions, Russell Domingo will have to reapply for the coaching job if he hopes to continue beyond August this year. Does that really mean, however, that his position is on the line? No, according to several insiders who say the application process is an administrative formality and not…
Sam Heazlett scored an 11-ball 4 on his ODI debut, against New Zealand in Auckland © Getty Images Six months ago, Sam Heazlett was yet to make his one-day debut. Indeed, he is still yet to make his one-day debut for Queensland, having missed this summer’s Matador Cup due to injury. But in Auckland on Monday, Heazlett leap-frogged state cricket to become the 220th ODI cricketer to represent Australia, a…
Sophie Devine suffered a dislocated thumb while playing for the Adelaide Strikers in the Women’s Big Bash League © Getty Images New Zealand allrounder Sophie Devine has been ruled out of the upcoming home and away limited-overs series against Australia due to a dislocated thumb. Devine, who suffered the injury during the recent Women’s Big Bash League, managed to avoid surgery, but her hand will be in a splint for…
With David Warner and Steven Smith preparing for the India tour, Aaron Finch will take over as T20I captain a year after he lost the role © Getty Images Aaron Finch will lead Australia in their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Sri Lanka in the absence of captain Steven Smith and vice-captain David Warner. The remainder of Australia’s T20 squad will be named on Wednesday morning, and there will be…
Sam Heazlett scored an 11-ball 4 on his ODI debut, against New Zealand in Auckland © Getty Images Six months ago, Sam Heazlett was yet to make his one-day debut. Indeed, he is still yet to make his one-day debut for Queensland, having missed this summer’s Matador Cup due to injury. But in Auckland on Monday, Heazlett leap-frogged state cricket to become the 220th ODI cricketer to represent Australia, a…
Ashley Nurse took two wickets and struck a late cameo to seal a tense win for Barbados © WICB Media/Randy Brooks of Brooks LaTouche Photogr Barbados secured a one-wicket win in a low-scoring Group B clash against Jamaica at the Kensington Oval, to keep their unbeaten streak intact in the competition so far. After Jamaica were bowled out for 190, Barbados lost half their side for 83, before recovering through…
Martin Guptill will miss the Napier ODI with a hamstring problem © Getty Images New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the second ODI against Australia in Napier due to a hamstring problem. Dean Brownlie, the Northern Districts batsman who has not featured in a New Zealand team in any format since late 2014, has been called into the squad as cover for Guptill. Guptill picked…
Jacob Mulder has been called up to Ireland’s Intercontinental Cup squad © Peter Della Penna Ireland have selected a full-strength squad for their Intercontinental Cup fixture with Afghanistan in March, with legspinner Jacob Mulder in line for a first-class debut. Ed Joyce, Niall O’Brien and Tim Murtagh are also included, having missed the Desert T20 – where Ireland lost to Afghanistan in the final – earlier this month. Ireland are…