Wiaan Mulder joins Kent for County Championship stint

9:45 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Wiaan Mulder has signed with Kent for a stint in the County Championship, starting later this month. Bowling all-rounder Mulder has played one Test for South Africa, in Sri Lanka’s historic series-clinching victory at Port Elizabeth in February. He will play seven county games, starting with Kent’s second match after the competition resumes, against Surrey at Beckenham from May 20, and ending at Hampshire from…

May 7, 2019
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Live Report – CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1

May 7, 2019

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Revamping domestic cricket structure still high on Imran Khan's agenda

Imran Khan wants provincial teams to form the core of domestic cricket in Pakistan  8:21 AM ET Umar Farooq in Lahore There may be any number of pressing matters to attend to in the country, but revamping domestic cricket remains top of mind for Pakistan’s prime minister – and cricket legend – Imran Khan. How much it matters to him was clear from a press conference he held on local…

May 7, 2019
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PCA's David Leatherdale to step down this year

7:43 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Professional Cricketers’ Association chief executive David Leatherdale will step down from his role this year. Leatherdale took time off last year, due to stress amid a heavy workload and family health problems. He returned with a number of issues on the PCA agenda including members’ concerns over how “The Hundred” competition would impact them, a new pay deal for centrally contracted England players and at…

May 7, 2019
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Injured Anrich Nortje out of World Cup, Chris Morris called up

May 7, 2019

Anrich Nortje delivers © Getty Images South Africa’s World Cup plans have been dealt a blow after fast bowler Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the tournament because of a fractured thumb. Chris Morris has been called up as his replacement. Having overcome ankle and shoulder injuries over the course of the summer, Nortje made his international debut in March this year and subsequently won selection in South Africa’s World…

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BCB monitoring security situation before deciding on ODI tour of Sri Lanka

A file phot of BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury and president Nazmul Hassan. Chowdhury says the BCB will consult various authorities before taking a call on the Sri Lanka tour  6:53 AM ET The Bangladesh Cricket Board is monitoring the security situation in Sri Lanka, where the national side is scheduled to tour after the World Cup. According to Nizamuddin Chowdhury, the BCB’s chief executive, the board will take advice…

May 7, 2019
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West Indies opt to bat, Campbell misses out with sore back

3:00 AM ET Toss West Indies chose to bat against Bangladesh West Indies captain Jason Holder opted for first strike against Bangladesh at Castle Avenue in the second game of the triangular ODI series, explaining that they were hoping to make best use of the used pitch. Holder’s team has been forced to make one change after John Campbell, Man of the Match for his 179 against Ireland in the…

May 7, 2019
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How are Australia's quicks shaping up for the World Cup?

May 7, 2019

Nathan Coulter-Nile in his delivery stride © Getty Images With the return of Steven Smith and David Warner a lot of attention has been given to Australia’s batting ahead of the World Cup while the role of spin has also been heavily discussed. But how are the quick bowlers shaping up ahead of the trip to England? Pat Cummins After a season where he was crowned the Allan Border Medalist,…

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Umpire Nigel Llong damages door during IPL game

2:40 AM ET ESPNcricinfo staff Umpire Nigel Llong damaged a door in the umpire’s room at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s final home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 4. Llong has since paid for the repairs and the matter has been reported to the Committee of Administrators. It is understood that Llong kicked the door after a controversial end to the first innings, which included a…

May 7, 2019
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