Umar Akmal‘s one-match suspension has been put on hold, which means he will be available to play the T20 against New Zealand in Auckland on Friday. The decision was made after the player appealed against the suspension; the PCB confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that his penalty stands suspended till his appeal is decided upon by a tribunal. Umar was handed the one-match suspension last week for a clothing breach in Pakistan’s…
Match-Fixing Cloud Returns to Haunt South African Cricket
The Hansie Cronje scandal put South African cricket in a major crisis and fans will be gutted that match-fixing cloud has returned to haunt the country. © AFP Johannesburg: A former South African national player has been charged with corruption involving match-fixing, according to a claim in South African media. (South Africa’s Ram Slam Twenty20 Under Match-Fixing Cloud) Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Wednesday it had no comment on…
Rashid leaves Hurricanes in a spin
Adil Rashid was named man of the match after helping Adelaide Strikers secure a dramatic six-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League. Jason Gillespie’s Strikers took their impressive record to six wins from seven as Australia coach Darren Lehmann’s son Jake hit the first ball he faced in T20 cricket – and the last of the match – over extra cover for six to seal victory and…
Mumbai Cricket Association to Accept the Lodha Panel's Recommendations on Transparency and Ethics
Lodha panel suggested that one Association of each state will be a full member and will have the right to vote. © NDTV The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) dropped hints that it was not comfortable with many recommendations made by Justice Lodha Panel on the Board of Control for Cricket in India reforms but was willing to accept suggestions on transparency. (Lodha Panel’s Top 10 Commandments to BCCI: One State…
Rain forces Otago-Wellington tie
File photo: Jacob Duffy’s 5-1-8-1 helped Otago tie with Wellington © Getty Images Wellington and Otago, the two teams bringing up the rear of the Ford Trophy points table, played out a tie at Basin Reserve. Set 250 to win, Wellington’s line-up could only accelerate at a run-rate of 3.21. They had made 74 off 23 overs when rain arrived, stayed and put an end to the match. In the…
Dhoni ‘not convinced’ by cricket DRS after wrong call
Perth (Australia) – Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he remains unconvinced by the merits of the Decision Review System despite India appearing to get a wrong decision in their opening one-day international loss to Australia. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bats during a training session at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on October 24, 2015 © AFP/File Punit Paranjpe India’s lack of faith in the use of DRS proved costly…
S. Africa skipper De Villiers faces big challenge in England Test
Johannesburg – AB de Villiers faces the biggest challenge of a glittering career when he captains South Africa in the third Test against England, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday. AB de Villiers will captain South Africa in the remaining two Tests against England © AFP/File Indranil Mukherjee Arguably the world’s best batsman – he is ranked third in Tests and first in one-day internationals – De Villiers, 31,…
Amir's return will take pressure off me, says Wahab
“We will pose a tougher challenge to New Zealand than Sri Lanka did because we have more variety and experience in out pace attack,” says Wahab Riaz © ICC Pakistan already have a bowler who is quick and hostile, and another who specialises in yorkers and reverse swing, but the return of Mohammad Amir may help round out the pace attack’s threat, Wahab Riaz said. The visitors have brought a…
Amir's presence will reduce pressure on me, says Wahab
“We will pose a tougher challenge to New Zealand than Sri Lanka did because we have more variety and experience in out pace attack,” says Wahab Riaz © ICC Pakistan already have a bowler who is quick and hostile, and another who specialises in yorkers and reverse swing, but the return of Mohammad Amir may help round out the pace attack’s threat, Wahab Riaz said. The visitors have brought a…
Khawaja keen to establish white-ball credentials
Play 01:23 ‘Matador Cup form worked in my favour’ – Khawaja At a time when Australia’s ODI fast-bowling depth is being tested, they seem to have no shortage of quality batsmen to call on. Centuries to George Bailey and Steven Smith won Australia the first ODI against India in Perth on Tuesday, and for the second game they will likely bring in a bloke with a List A batting average…