Play 04:49 ‘Restricting state association voting rights good move’ Two of the biggest problems with the BCCI as it currently exists are its lack of transparency and lack of accountability. The Lodha Committee report could blow that out of the water: It seeks to bring the BCCI under the Right to Information Act, a path-breaking federal law that makes the working of high-profile organisations open and accessible to the public,…
Play 03:27 Joshi: Players’ association not just for collective bargaining Among the more sweeping of the Lodha committee’s recommendations is a players’ association, intended as a “necessary” mechanism for addressing player concerns. It would be radical because India is the only Test-playing nation not to have a players’ association – and has not contemplated one in the recent past. The BCCI has historically opposed the idea and two earlier attempts…
The Lodha panel stated that there was lack of evidence against Sundar Raman © BCCI The Lodha Panel has given a clean chit to former IPL chief operating officer Sundar Raman in connection with the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal on grounds that there was little evidence against him. One of the tasks set by the Supreme Court for the Lodha panel during its inception was to examine Raman’s role in…
Play 02:24 Ugra: Test record doesn’t amount to selection pedigree If the reforms suggested by the Lodha Committee are put to practice, the selection of Indian teams and support staff will undergo big changes, giving more powers and responsibilities to the selectors, captains and the CEO. The captain will become an ex-officio member of the selection committee, which doesn’t give him a vote but spells out that his view shall…
Melbourne Renegades 144 for 5 (Finch 60, Gayle 41, Boyce 3-34) beat Hobart Hurricanes 140 for 5 (Christian 58, Dunk 37) by five wicketsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Chris Gayle and Aaron Finch put on 84 in six overs © Cricket Australia/Getty Images Over the last week, Hobart has hosted the Taste of Tasmania event on the shores of its harbour. The festival showed off the best of the island’s fine…
Ben Stokes celebrates after scoring the second-fastest double ton in Tests. © Reuters Cape Town: Ben Stokes’ reaction to his record-breaking day with the bat was almost as nonchalant as his approach in scoring 258 to help England to a stunning 629 for six declared in the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.(Stokes Breaks Sehwag’s Record) “See ball, hit ball is the only way to describe it,” he told…
Carlos Brathwaite in action vs Australia in Sydney during his 69 off 71 balls. © AFP Sydney: Carlos Brathwaite provided some fireworks in a lively cameo as rain washed out all but 11.2 overs of the second day of the third Australia-West Indies Test on Monday.(Scorecard) The Barbados all-rounder clouted two massive sixes off one James Pattinson over on his way to a dynamic 69 after lunch at the Sydney…
Pranav Dhanawade faced 199 balls during his record innings. © NDTV Mumbai school cricketer Pranav Dhanawade etched his name into the record books when he slammed an unbeaten 652 runs off 199 balls during H.T. Bhandari Cup inter-school cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). (Click here for latest Cricket stories) Representing KC Gandhi School, Kalyan, Dhanawade smashed Arya Gurukul School bowlers all over the park to surpass…
The Women’s Big Bash League has exceeded all expectations in its inaugural season © Getty Images Two years ago, Australia and England played a fiercely contested Ashes series, the second leg of a back-to-back marathon between the two countries. The home side was highly fancied as the better team with the added benefit of home advantage. But, despite Australia’s best efforts and some outstanding performances, they were outgunned by an…
The first ever day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand was hailed as a great success. © AFP Sydney: England’s next Ashes series in Australia may have a day-night Test match, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said on Monday. (Smith McCullum Hail Day-Night Test as Great Success) Sutherland said his organisation was negotiating with Pakistan and South Africa about the possibility of staging day-night Tests on their touring schedules later…