Play 01:26 Agreement saves Masters Champions League Organisers of the Masters Champions League have insisted that all players will be paid in full after late payments threatened the continuation of the tournament. ESPNcricinfo understands that, after some team owners missed payments, several of the captains declared a deadline by which payments had to be met or they would decline to fulfil their fixtures. As a result, the MCL’s parent company,…
Buttler blasts England to brink of 400
Innings break England 399 for 9 (Buttler 107, Hales 57, Stokes 57, Root 52) v South AfricaLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 01:41 ‘It is a completely new look team’ – Morgan Jos Buttler’s last ODI innings was the fastest hundred in England’s history, against Pakistan in Dubai more than two months ago. An enforced rest has done him no harm. Back in an England shirt once more, this time…
Pyrah handed head coach role
Yorkshire have appointed former all-rounder Richard Pyrah as the inaugural head coach of their Women’s Cricket Super League side. Pyrah ended his playing career at the end of last season after 12 years with the White Rose, and will also hold a full-time coaching role with men’s set-up. The 33-year-old said: “This is an exciting time to be involved in women’s cricket, especially around the advent of the Women’s Cricket…
Bukhari four-for razes UAE for 73
Netherlands 157 for 5 (Barresi 48, Borren 43, Mustafa 2-19) beat UAE 73 (Usman 49*, Bukhari 4-7, Rippon 3-8) by 84 runsScorecard Right-arm pacer Mudassar Bukhari claimed career-best T20 figures of 4 for 7, as Netherlands routed UAE by 84 runs in Dubai. Bukhari’s burst and assistance from Michael Swart and Paul van Meekeren reduced UAE to 7 for 5 within four overs, the lowest five-down score in all T20Is….
Bangladesh recall Mithun for World T20
Nasir Hossain’s inclusion for the World T20 was not a surprise after Shuvagata Hom failed to cement his place in the side against Zimbabwe © AFP Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Mithun is the surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the upcoming World Twenty20. Bangladesh have also recalled allrounder Nasir Hossain for the tournament that starts in India from March 8. Mithun’s selection means the Bangladesh squad has three wicketkeeper-batsmen, including Mushfiqur…
Patient Madhya Pradesh set up solid base
Madhya Pradesh 254 for 4 (Shrivastava 65, Naman 64, Harpreet 51*) v BengalScorecard File photo – Aditya Shrivastava saw off the new ball on a helpful pitch, scoring 65 off 142 balls © MPCA Madhya Pradesh’s batsmen harvested the benefits of a patient approach in the morning and some inconsistent bowling to close out the day as the happier team after Bengal had invited them to bat. Half-centuries from Aditya…
Mohammad Asif, Salman Butt Could Feature in Caribbean Premier League
Salman Butt, Pakistan’s former captain, has said he has gotten permission from the board to play in the Caribbean Premier League. © AFP Spot-fixing convicts Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif said they could feature in the fourth edition of the Caribbean Premier league in July. (Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif Return to Domestic Cricket) This would be the first international outing for the two players after they were relieved of their…
Unadkat five-for leaves Vidarbha on the ropes
Saurashtra 70 for 1 (Pujara 45*) trail Vidarbha 151 (Jaffer 41, Unadkat 5-70) by 81 runsScorecard File photo – Jaydev Unadkat finished with figures of 5 for 70 © Getty Images A five-wicket haul from Jaydev Unadkat gave Saurashtra the early impetus in their quarter-final in Vizianagaram, as they bowled Vidarbha out for 151. Saurashtra made a strong start to their reply as well, ending the day 70 for 1…
Terry and Hampshire part company
03 February 2016 | David Clark Tweet Batsman Sean Terry has left Hampshire in search of more regular first-team opportunities. The 24-year-old had a year remaining on his contract at the Ageas Bowl, but has left by mutual consent. Terry, whose father Paul is a former Hampshire coach, made 20 appearances across all formats and passed fifty on seven occasions after coming through the club’s…
Graham Ford Faces 'Huge' Sri Lanka Rebuilding Task
Graham Ford has urged fans to be patient after a recent slump saw Sri Lanka tumble down the Test rankings. © AFP Colombo: New Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford acknowledged Tuesday he faced a huge rebuilding task after a string of retirements as he began his second stint in charge of the islanders. The South African said he was honoured to return to Sri Lanka, whom he previously coached from…