9:13 AM IST ESPNcricinfo staff After a lengthy contract embargo, clubs are now free to sign and re-sign players for the 2020-21 BBL season. Keep track of who is staying, who is going and who is coming Adelaide Strikers Last season Knockout Coach Jason Gillespie Squad Travis Head, Michael Neser, Harry Nielsen, Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells InOut Brisbane Heat Last season 7th…
BBL contract embargo lifts amid pressure over headline players
Everybody must contribute to keep the game running – Finch (1:28) Aaron Finch discusses the challenges of scheduling for the next Australian cricket season. (1:28) 8:46 AM IST The Big Bash contract embargo has been lifted with clubs now set for a hectic period of completing their lists ahead of a season full of uncertainty and with the league facing significant pressure from broadcasters amid concerns over a lack of…
Cricket Victoria board elections are good news for Earl Eddings
Cricket Australia is currently trying to forge a path through a grants dispute with New South Wales and Queensland 7:05 AM IST ESPNcricinfo staff The prospect of Earl Eddings being challenged as Cricket Australia chairman has receded following the outcome of the Cricket Victoria board elections. Former Dandenong Cricket Cub president Ross Hepburn and the women’s Premier panel chair Penelope Cleghorn took the two seats ahead of Essendon Cricket Club…
Election of new CSA president delayed as CSA is forced to postpone AGM
11:52 PM IST Cricket South Africa have been forced to postpone their Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, during which they were due to elect a new president and at least two other board members. The postponement comes after CSA were due to meet with the country’s minister of sport, Nathi Mthethwa, who demanded to see the forensic report that resulted in former CEO Thabang Moroe being fired last week….
Javagal Srinath: If the non-striker's taking undue advantage, I'm fine if he's run out
Match referee Javagal Srinath inspected the pitch before calling the game off © Getty Images/Sportsfile Javagal Srinath, the former India fast bowler and current ICC match referee, has a strong message for batsmen from around the world: Do not invoke the spirit of cricket if you’re run out at the bowler’s end backing up too far. Srinath, who celebrated his 51st birthday on Monday, said he was “perfectly fine” with…
Nat Sciver hundred paves way for Diamonds to make it two from two
Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Lauren Winfield, 1.2 ov), 2-13 (Hollie Armitage, 3.2 ov), 3-13 (Sterre Kalis, 3.4 ov), 4-24 (Katherine Brunt, 5.4 ov), 5-79 (Jenny Gunn, 19.5 ov), 6-84 (Bess Heath, 21.5 ov), 7-168 (Alex MacDonald, 39.5 ov), 8-210 (Linsey Smith, 46.2 ov), 9-213 (Natalie Sciver, 47.2 ov) Source: ESPN Crickinfo
Tara Norris claims four as Southern Vipers quell Western Storm
11:10 PM IST ECB Reporters Network Vipers 261 for 7 (Dean 60*) beat Storm 239 (Knight 67, Luff 60, Norris 4-45) by 22 runs Tara Norris played a starring role, claiming 4 for 45 in eight overs as Southern Vipers staged a brilliant fightback to beat arch rivals Western Storm by 22 runs in a high-calibre Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy South Group encounter at the Bristol County Ground. Put into…
Sophia Dunkley 97 sees South East Stars to maiden victory
11:08 PM IST ECB Reporters Network Stars 289 for 8 (Dunkley 97, Davison-Richards 61, Patel 4-52) beat Sunrisers 212 (Carr 99, Smith 3-25) by 77 runs After their disappointing loss in the opening round of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, South East Stars came back strongly in their second outing to defeat Sunrisers by 77 runs at Beckenham, thanks to a hard-hitting 97 from England’s Sophia Dunkley. Dunkley fell agonisingly…
Adam Zampa replaces Kane Richardson at Royal Challengers Bangalore
10:59 PM IST ESPNcricinfo staff Royal Challengers Bangalore have named legspinner Adam Zampa as a replacement for fellow Australian Kane Richardson for IPL 2020, which kicks off on September 19 in the UAE. It is understood that Richardson has pulled out of the tournament due to the impending birth of his first child. More to follow… Source: ESPN Crickinfo
Issy Wong, Marie Kelly star as Sparks see off Thunder in low-scorer
Issy Wong bowling for England Women’s Academy in an international friendly against Ireland 10:45 PM IST ESPNcricinfo staff Central Sparks 136 for 6 (Kelly 59*) beat Thunder 135 (Cross 45, Wong 3-26) by four wickets Central Sparks secured their first win of the tournament against North West Thunder by 4 wickets, thanks to an all-round performance, especially from the bowlers that saw them chase down 136 in 44 overs. Issy…