Rahul Johri (left) has spelt out the BCCI’s objections to the new financial model in an email to the ICC © SLC The ICC’s new constitution will “convert” the nature of the world governing body and “adversely affect” the autonomy of its members, according to the BCCI, one of the strongest opponents of the proposed document. In a comprehensive communication of its preliminary observations on the proposed ICC constitution, the…
New Zealand will stick to same squad for Hamilton
The depth of New Zealand’s batting line-up has not delivered so far in the series © Getty Images New Zealand will not seek a quick fix after losing their first home Test in the summer and confirmed they will not make any changes to the squad ahead of a must-win Test in Hamilton. The same group that lost to South Africa in three days at the Basin Reserve will be…
New Zealand shot themselves in the foot – Piedt
Dane Piedt has not played a Test since August 2016 © Getty Images New Zealand have done themselves a disservice by not trusting their seam strength, according to Dane Piedt. The South African offspinner joined the squad on Sunday, as a reinforcement in the spin department for the Hamilton Test, and said he was surprised by New Zealand conditions. “I think they have shot themselves in the foot. They didn’t…
All Stars goes live in cricket's search for kids
English cricket wants to inspire the next generation © ECB All Stars Cricket, a major grassroots initiative for children aged between five and eight, has gone live today. From midday, parents can sign-up their children online to become All Stars in an ECB scheme that aims to introduce the game to 50,000 boys and girls across the country. A clue to the ECB’s priorities comes in the fact that the…
Victoria recall Fawad Ahmed for Shield final
Fawad Ahmed could play his second match of the Sheffield Shield season in the tournament final © Getty Images Victoria have recalled legspinner Fawad Ahmed for the Sheffield Shield final against South Australia, to be played in Alice Springs from Sunday. Ahmed has replaced fast bowler Jackson Coleman in Victoria’s 12-man squad for the decider as they aim to win the Shield title for the third consecutive summer. Ahmed has…
New Zealand will stick to same squad for Hamilton
The depth of New Zealand’s batting line-up has not delivered so far in the series © Getty Images New Zealand will not seek a quick fix after losing their first home Test in the summer and confirmed they will not make any changes to the squad ahead of a must-win Test in Hamilton. The same group that lost to South Africa in three days at the Basin Reserve will be…
Salman Butt's selection shelved in wake of PSL spot-fixing case
Play 00:47 Quick Facts – Salman Butt Plans for an international recall for former Pakistan captain Salman Butt have been shelved for now, in light of the continuing fallout from the recent corruption allegations emanating from the PSL. Butt has no connection to the PSL corruption issue, but his role in the spot-fixing scandal in England in 2010, for which he was banned, has forced a selection rethink ahead of…
Handscomb, Marsh pull off great escape
Australia 451 (Smith 178*, Maxwell 104, Jadeja 5-124) and 204 for 6 (Handscomb 72*, Marsh 53, Jadeja 4-54) drew with India 603 for 9 declared (Pujara 202, Saha 117, Vijay 82, Cummins 4-106)Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb defended resolutely and thwarted India © Associated Press Thirty minutes before lunch, Peter Handscomb joined Shaun Marsh amid a Ranchi tumult. Their captain Steven Smith had just shouldered arms…
New Zealand shot themselves in the foot – Piedt
Dane Piedt has not played a Test since August 2016 © Getty Images New Zealand have done themselves a disservice by not trusting their seam strength, according to Dane Piedt. The South African offspinner joined the squad on Sunday, as a reinforcement in the spin department for the Hamilton Test, and said he was surprised by New Zealand conditions. “I think they have shot themselves in the foot. They didn’t…
All Stars goes live in cricket's search for kids
English cricket wants to inspire the next generation © ECB All Stars Cricket, a major grassroots initiative for children aged between five and eight, has gone live today. From midday, parents can sign-up their children online to become All Stars in an ECB scheme that aims to introduce the game to 50,000 boys and girls across the country. A clue to the ECB’s priorities comes in the fact that the…