Play 00:59 WATCH – Scuffle between reporter, SA security manager at Adelaide airport South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of ball-tampering and fined his entire match fee from the Hobart Test, but will be free to play in Adelaide this week. More to follow © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Source: ESPN Crickinfo
Warner sets out on new union with Renshaw
Play 02:53 ‘It’s about filtering my experience down to the youngsters’ – Warner The notion of an ageing David Warner is a bit like that of President Trump, a jarring thought that requires some getting used to even for the man himself. Changing times will be marked by the fact that when they go out to open the batting, Warner will be Australia’s oldest player and Matt Renshaw the youngest….
Application of substances to ball happens often, says Domingo
Play 03:44 ‘Seems to be a daily occurrence on the field’ Russell Domingo, South Africa’s coach, is hopeful administrators will either give players a wide berth or crack down completely when applying Law 42 – fair and unfair play – because he believes the application of artificial substances to the ball, especially in the form of edibles, occurs often. Domingo spoke to reporters about an hour before his captain Faf…
'Application of substances to ball happens often' – Domingo
Play 00:59 WATCH – Scuffle between reporter, SA security manager Russell Domingo, South Africa’s coach, is hopeful administrators will either give players a wide berth or crack down completely when applying Law 42 – fair and unfair play – because he believes the application of artificial substances to the ball, especially in the form of edibles, occurs often. Domingo spoke to reporters about an hour before his captain Faf du…
Lakmal fined for throw in Chibhabha's direction
Suranga Lakmal was fined 50% of his match fee after Monday’s rain-hit ODI © AFP Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has been fined 50% of his match fee for an incident involving Zimbabwe opener Chamu Chibhabha during Monday’s washout. According to an ICC release, “Lakmal dangerously threw the ball back at Chibhabha at the striker’s end” in the second over of play, in breach of article 2.1.1 of the…
Alleyne, Hodge shine in wins for Barbados and Leeward Islands
File photo – Nikita Miller’s 5 for 22 helped Jamaica bowl Windward Islands out for 64 © BCCI Anthony Alleyne top-scored twice for Barbados as his 88 and 186 helped them to a 292-run victory against Trinidad & Tobago in Port of Spain. Chasing 392 to win, T&T were bundled out for 99 with Kyle Hope top-scoring with 26. In the second innings, it was Kevin Stoute and Kemar Roach…
Buttler set to replace Duckett in Mohali
Play 05:01 Ganguly: England have to get Buttler in Jos Buttler looks set to return to England’s Test side as a specialist batsman. Buttler, who was dropped as wicketkeeper a year ago, has only played one first-class game since but such is the England management’s belief in his ability – and, just as importantly, the modest form of the alternative options – that he looks certain to be recalled for…
Less grass expected for this year's day-night Test pitch
Curator Damian Hough with the pitch for this week’s day-night Test © Daniel Brettig Adelaide Oval’s carefully prepared day/night Test pitch has been tweaked as a result of last summer’s day three finish to offer less to bowlers – two millimetres less to be precise. The height of the grass on the surface was a major talking point in the aftermath of the inaugural floodlit Test, with Australia’s captain Steven…
SLC renews focus on club cricket, in bid to strengthen domestic cricket
Thilanga Sumathipala: ‘We need to focus on strengthening and developing our domestic cricket’ © Getty Images Sri Lanka Cricket has announced it will invest heavily in the existing club-based domestic structure, although a provincial first-class tournament is also in the works. The board has promised a grant of 11 million rupees (USD $74,000 approx) for each of the 14 clubs in the first-class tournament, and has also said it will…
Nicholls wary of Pakistan bowling revival in Hamilton
Henry Nicholls: ‘The nature of Hamilton is that you’re going to be faced with different challenges’ © Getty Images It had been in Hamilton – just under six years ago – that Misbah-ul-Haq‘s captaincy had really got off the ground. On a track that had started out with a little pace and carry, Pakistan restricted New Zealand to 275, then put on 367 themselves. With the first innings having ended…