Strong television audiences for the BBL and WBBL have been one of the few positives for the Ten Network in recent times © Cricket Australia/Getty Images The Big Bash League’s next broadcast rights deal – and perhaps even its coverage later this year – has been pushed into uncertain waters by a grim financial outlook for its current rights holder, the Ten Network. Ahead of the final season, before the…
'The evidence against me is ridiculous' – Jamshed
The PCB’s charge against Nasir Jamshed © ESPNcricinfo Ltd Nasir Jamshed found the evidence of corruption against him so “flimsy” that he laughed out loud when he read about it. The former Pakistan batsman was arrested in the UK in February in connection with an investigation into corruption in the 2017 Pakistan Super League. Through its own investigations, the PCB insists Jamshed is a central figure. Four months later, the…
Higher intensity is leading to results – Berrington
Richie Berrington: ‘We had clear plans and just kept coming with that intensity which created chances throughout the innings’ © Peter Della Penna An increased level of intensity, thanks in part to exposure against Sri Lanka, is leading to better results for Scotland cricket according to allrounder Richie Berrington. Speaking after his side’s 51-run win over Namibia, Berrington credited the aggressiveness of the team for playing a key role in…
'Soft dismissals a concern' – Sarfraz
Play 01:09 Confidence is high going into semis – Sarfraz Pakistan have little more than 36 hours before taking the field again in Cardiff for their Champions Trophy semi-final against England, but will find time to address concerns about their middle order despite the joy of overcoming Sri Lanka to progress to the knockout stage. Fakhar Zaman’s explosive entrance to the one-day side, with innings of 31 off 23 balls…
Sarfraz sees shaky Pakistan into semi-finals
49.2 overs Sri Lanka 236 (Dickwella 73, Junaid 3-40, Hasan 3-43, Amir 2-53) v PakistanLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Mohammad Amir bowled Angelo Mathews in the 32nd which triggered a Sri Lanka collapse © Getty Images Pakistan bowled as only Pakistan can. That’s probably enough to summarise an innings where Sri Lanka saw off the new ball, kept control of their innings, maintained a steady run-rate and dominated for large…
Westley century powers Essex to the summit
Essex 435 (ten Doeschate 168*, Bopara 64) and 253 for 2 (Westley 108*, Browne 77) beat Surrey 399 and 288 (Foakes 65*, Burns 57, Harmer 4-83) by eight wicketsScorecard Tom Westley’s century put Pakistan top of Division One © Getty Images Tom Westley’s 108 not out, and an equally fine innings of 77 from Nick Browne, took Essex to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Surrey at Guildford which takes them…
SL batsmen expand range for Women's World Cup
Sri Lanka women are ranked No. 8 by the ICC, but their coach Hemantha Devapriya hopes the team can pull off a few surprises at the World Cup © Sri Lanka Cricket An increase in the hitting ability of the Sri Lanka women players should help them pose a greater threat in the upcoming Women’s World Cup, said their coach Hemantha Devapriya. “Since I took over six months ago, I’ve…
SL improve their batting range for Women's World Cup
Sri Lanka women are ranked No. 8 by the ICC, but their coach Hemantha Devapriya hopes the team can pull off a few surprises at the World Cup © Sri Lanka Cricket An increase in the hitting ability of the Sri Lanka women players should help them pose a greater threat in the upcoming Women’s World Cup, said their coach Hemantha Devapriya. “Since I took over six months ago, I’ve…
Sole, Sharif lead Scotland's charge to victory
43 overs a side Scotland 268 for 5 (Berrington 110, Mommsen 49*) beat Namibia 217 (Groenewald 42*, Erasmus 35, Sharif 3-40, Sole 2-44) by 51 runs (DLS method)Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Con de Lange’s brilliant catch in the deep accounted for Craig Williams © Peter Della Penna An aggressive fast-bowling performance spearheaded by Chris Sole triggered Namibia’s top-order collapse of 4 for 9, ensuring Scotland comfortably defended a target of…
Sidebottom and Lyth stun Somerset as Yorkshire seal three-run victory
Yorkshire 202 and 283 (Ballance 98*, Handscomb 70, Bess 5-80) beat Somerset 224 and 258 (Hose 58, Davies 59, Patterson 3-28) by three runsScorecard Ryan Sidebottom’s spell with the old ball was a vital factor in Yorkshire’s win © Getty Images Two counties that pressed for the title until the final day of last season’s Championship combined to produce a gripping finale at Taunton. It ended with a three-run victory…