Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly, coach and advisor with Delhi Capitals respectively, share a laugh at a press event 6:56 AM ET Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been asked by the BCCI to respond to the charge of conflict of interest. Ganguly is the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and also an advisor to the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise. On Monday, the BCCI ombudsman Justice DK…
Blundell picked because of his superior keeping – Stead (2:03) New Zealand coach Gary Stead and batsman Ross Taylor look ahead to the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales (2:03) 4:00 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff New Zealand will put the onus on bowling teams out at the World Cup rather than just restricting runs with coach Gary Stead believing that will be a key part of having a chance…
12:39 AM ET Sruthi Ravindranath While there have been umpteen suggestions on who should take up India’s No. 4 World Cup spot, former captain Kapil Dev does not believe the concept of slots applies in modern day cricket. At the end of nearly every IPL match, a number of names, including the likes of Vijay Shankar, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu and Sanju Samson, have been suggested by former players for…
7:26 PM ET Deivarayan Muthu From out of nowhere, Tom Blundell has bolted into New Zealand’s World Cup squad as the second wicketkeeper behind Tom Latham. This is partly due to a finger injury to Tim Seifert, who was initially ahead of Blundell in the pecking order. Uncapped in ODI cricket, Blundell could be thrown into the deep end should the need arise. Here’s a lowdown on him. Tom Blundell,…
6:32 PM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Ish Sodhi and Tom Blundell have claimed the two uncertain spots in New Zealand’s World Cup squad with the 15 names being confirmed in Christchurch on Wednesday. The roles of second spinner and reserve keeper had the most debate attached to them with Sodhi being preferred to fellow legspinner Todd Astle and Blundell, who is uncapped in ODIs, earning a late call-up following an injury…
2:58 PM ET Royal Challengers Bangalore’s constant chopping and changing of not only the personnel but also the roles of the players within the XI has come in sharp focus after the side’s four losses in their first four matches in this IPL. Shimron Hetmyer, for example, has had these roles in his first four matches in the IPL: middle order, dropped, opener, middle order. That has an effect on…
© Getty Images Sri Lanka’s Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been fined USD 7500 (LKR 1.3 million approx), by Sri Lanka Cricket, following his drink driving episode which violated his player contract. Karunaratne’s fine is the equivalent of the match fee he would receive for one Test. “When you’re preparing for an important competition like the World Cup, and we’re spending so much money on this upcoming [Super Provincial] domestic…
12:02 PM ET Former India women’s coach and Baroda allrounder Tushar Arothe has been arrested for being part of an alleged betting racket in Vadodara. According to JS Jadeja, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vadodara Crime Branch, Arothe was arrested along with 18 other persons for allegedly carrying out activities related to betting during Monday’s IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals. Outside of horseracing betting is illegal in…
3:00 AM ET Toss Rajasthan Royals opt to bowl v Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane chose to field first against Royal Challenger Bangalore in Jaipur. His opposite number Virat Kohli, captaining for the 100th time in the IPL, said that they would have wanted to bat first, but now have to focus on defending a total. The Royals have made two changes, as Sanju Samson is out…
10:04 AM ET Here’s a fun game to occupy the coming months. Which is likely to happen sooner (if at all)? Parliament will gather round, agree on a course of action, and complete the first stage of Brexit. Or the England selectors will gather around, agree on a course of action, and put in a phone call to Alastair Cook. If you thought Theresa May’s attempts to get a different…