Pakistani Twenty20 cricket captain Shahid Afridi speaks to media after a team practice session in Lahore. © AFP A miffed Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi abandoned a press conference midway in Lahore after he had a verbal spat with a reporter leading to a partial protest by the media demanding an apology from the flamboyant all-rounder. (Shahid Afridi Backs Mohammad Amir’s Return to International Cricket) The mediapersons raised slogans against…
Rain rules again in Sydney
The third Test between Australia and West Indies looks certain to end in a draw after yet another washout on day four at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The elements have ruled during the New Year Test with just 86.2 overs bowled in the opening four days. No play was possible yesterday for the second successive day following day three’s washout, the first time in more than 25 years that that…
Is Chris Gayle Serial Offender? New Allegations Come up After 'Joke' on Reporter in Big Bash
Chris Gayle was fined USD7000 for his ‘joke’ on an Australian reporter during a Big Bash League match. (Image credit: Chris Gayle/Instagram) © Instagram The storm surrounding star cricketer Chris Gayle over an attempt to flirt with an Australian presenter on live TV intensified on Wednesday as new allegations about his behaviour towards women emerged. (Chris Gayle Fined For ‘Don’t Blush, Baby’ Comment During Interview With Female Reporter) More female…
Hashim Amla Quits As Cricket South Africa Test Captain, AB de Villiers Steps In
Hashim Amla has captained Cricket South Africa in 14 Tests – winning four, drawing six and losing four. © AFP Cape Town: Hashim Amla surprisingly quit as South Africa’s Test captain on Wednesday in the middle of the four-Test series against England, hoping “someone else can add more value” as skipper. (Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers Join Elite List) Amla said after the drawn second Test at Newlands – where…
Lodha report could change cricket's TV economy
The Lodha panel wants Test and ODI cricket in India to be ad-free between overs © BCCI One of the more radical recommendations of the Lodha panel report is one that would resonate most with cricket fans: restricting advertisement breaks during broadcast of Tests and ODIs in India to only the drinks, lunch and tea intervals. This effectively would mean no ad breaks at the end of overs, which could…
Leatherdale appointed PCA chief
David Leatherdale served Worcestershire as player and administrator © Getty Images David Leatherdale, the former Worcestershire allrounder who has served the county as its chief executive for the last five years, is to succeed Angus Porter at the helm of the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA). Porter had been expected to step down after six eventful years as chief executive of the players’ union. He will continue in the role until…
Gayle denies fresh misconduct allegations
Chris Gayle and his management team have denied allegations of an incident during the 2015 World Cup © Getty Images Chris Gayle has denied allegations that he indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the 2015 World Cup. The Melbourne Renegades’ chief executive Stuart Coventry, whose team Gayle plays for in the BBL, is also the subject of scrutiny by Cricket Victoria for labelling the claims as “opportunistic”….
Stretch of T20s a 'window of preparation' for WT20 – Hesson
Mike Hesson: “We’ve got to be able to rely on a number of different players to perform.” © Getty Images The five upcoming T20s at home are New Zealand’s chance to build depth into their squad ahead of the World T20 in March, coach Mike Hesson said. New Zealand play two T20s against Sri Lanka to close out that tour, then play three T20s against Pakistan, before moving on to…
WBBL television coverage expands
Play 02:59 It’s fantastic exposure – Alyssa Healy The Women’s Big Bash League has continued to gain strong support, with the Ten Network confirming it will now provide television coverage of the tournament semi-finals and also move two of the remaining three matches to its main channel. Each semi-final is to be played as a double-header with the men’s semis, and will be broadcast on the network’s digital channel One….
Chance for fringe players to book World T20 berths
Match facts January 7, 2015Start time 1500 local (0200 GMT) Play 01:03 Sri Lanka seek revenge in T20s Big Picture It might be tempting to view the two games in this series as a sort of first glimpse at each team’s form ahead of the World T20. Will Sri Lanka have the attack of the tournament again? How will New Zealand compensate for the Brendon McCullum-shaped hole in their top…