Channel Ten reporter Mel McLaughlin interviews Chris Gayle during a Big Bash League match. © Twitter Sydney: West Indies star Chris Gayle apologised on Tuesday after his “joke” flirt with a female television presenter was branded “disrespectful” and “inappropriate” by authorities who left a threat of sanctions dangling. Ten Network reporter Mel McLaughlin found herself being asked out for a drink during an interview with the burly opener after he…
BCCI defers decision on Chandila, Hiken Shah
Ajit Chandila was one of three players found guilty of alleged spot-fixing charges during the IPL 2013 corruption scandal © AFP The BCCI has deferred its decision on possible sanctions against offspinner Ajit Chandila and batsman Hiken Shah until January 18. At a disciplinary committee meeting in Mumbai on Monday, the board also decided to give Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf more time to submit his written statement in response to…
Australia pull out of U-19 World Cup
Australia have pulled out of the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh due to security concerns. The Australia’s senior team had cancelled their tour to Bangladesh in October last year citing issues over player safety as well. More to follow … © ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Source: ESPN Crickinfo
IPL COO Raman let off due to lack of 'cogent evidence'
The Lodha panel stated that there was lack of evidence against Sundar Raman © BCCI The Lodha Panel has taken no action against former IPL chief operating officer Sundar Raman in connection with the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal on grounds that there was a lack of “cogent evidence” against him.* One of the tasks set by the Supreme Court for the Lodha panel during its inception was to examine Raman’s…
Mumbai teenager scores 652*, breaks schools record
Pranav Dhanawade, a 15-year-old cricketer from Mumbai, broke a 117-year-old record by smashing 652 not out off 199 balls, to notch up the highest individual score in schools cricket. Representing Smt KC Gandhi School, Kalyan, in the HT Bhandari Cup inter-school tournament, Dhanawade surpassed the score of 628* scored by Arthur Collins in 1899. He also broke the record for the highest individual score by an Indian cricketer in minor…
Guptill and Henry seal series for New Zealand
New Zealand 294 for 5 (Guptill 102, Williamson 61, Taylor 61) beat Sri Lanka 258 (Mathews 95, Chandimal 50, Henry 5-40) by 36 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Martin Guptill brought up his tenth ODI hundred in the company of Ross Taylor, who made 61 © Getty Images Martin Guptill’s measured tenth ODI hundred helped drive New Zealand to 294 for 5, but it was fast bowler Matt Henry, in his…
Gayle avoids suspension over interview
Chris Gayle had an awkward interview with Channel Ten’s Mel McLaughlin © Getty Images Chris Gayle has been fined $10,000 by the Melbourne Renegades for his comments during an interview with Channel Ten journalist Mel McLaughlin during Monday night’s BBL match in Hobart. The Renegades CEO Stuart Coventry announced the sanction at a press conference in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon and said that Gayle’s fine would be donated to the…
Third day washed out in Sydney
West Indies 7 for 248 (Ramdin 30*, Roach 0*) v AustraliaScorecard and ball-by-ball details It was a frustrating day for fans and players © Getty Images A draw in the third Test between Australia and West Indies at the SCG appears almost inevitable after the third day’s play was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Persistent rain made it impossible for the players to take the field at all, making…
Renegades under pressure to sanction Gayle
Chris Gayle had an awkward interview with Channel Ten’s Mel McLaughlin © Getty Images Chris Gayle‘s BBL paymasters, the Melbourne Renegades, are under pressure to discipline their highest profile player after what the Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland called “borderline harassment” of the Ten Network presenter Mel McLaughlin during last night’s match in Hobart. Cricket Australia and Renegades officials were in dialogue throughout the afternoon, and Sutherland said he…
Guptill ton leads New Zealand to 294
Toss New Zealand 294 for 5 (Guptill 102, Williamson 61, Taylor 61) v Sri LankaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Martin Guptill brought up his tenth ODI hundred in the company of Ross Taylor, who made 61 © Getty Images Martin Guptill struck his most measured, but most substantial innings in a rich series, and Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor contributed 61 apiece, as New Zealand made a competitive 294 for…