ECB Targets £350 Million Minimum for The Hundred Sale
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has set a target to raise at least £350 million through the sale of stakes in The Hundred, a target it expects to exceed “comfortably,” according to ECB chair Richard Thompson. The sale process, which…
Aaqib Javed Focuses on ODIs and Champions Trophy Ahead of Zimbabwe Tour
Pakistan’s newly-appointed interim white-ball coach, Aaqib Javed, has made it clear that his primary focus will be on ODI cricket, particularly as the team prepares for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Aaqib, who will hold the role until the…
Hardik Pandya Returns to No. 1 Spot in ICC T20I Allrounder Rankings, Tilak Varma Climbs to No. 3 among Batters
India’s Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC T20I allrounder rankings, while young star Tilak Varma has made a sensational rise, reaching No. 3 among batters following his remarkable performances against South Africa. Pandya’s…
India’s Bowling Coach Morkel Eyes Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Role in Australia Series
Morne Morkel, India’s bowling coach, has highlighted the importance of young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Speaking ahead of the first Test at Perth, Morkel expressed optimism about Reddy’s potential…
Perth Pitch Prep: Unseasonal Rain Alters Plans for First Test
Perth’s famously fast and bouncy pitch is unlikely to produce the “big-snake cracks” seen in previous years, with the ground’s curator, Isaac McDonald, adapting to unseasonal rain in the lead-up to the first Border-Gavaskar Test. The…
India Withdraws from 2024 T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan Due to Government’s Travel Restrictions
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing the Indian men’s blind cricket team from the upcoming T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to…
Dion Nash Joins New Zealand Cricket Board
Former New Zealand allrounder Dion Nash has been elected to the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board, taking over from Martin Snedden, who stepped down after a long tenure in various roles, including player, CEO, and board chair. NZC chair Diana…
Coetzee Reprimanded for Dissenting ‘Wide’ Call in Johannesburg T20I
South Africa fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been handed a reprimand and one demerit point for showing dissent after an on-field ‘wide’ call during the fourth T20I against India in Johannesburg. The incident occurred when Coetzee, unhappy with…
Austrian Cricket Association Apologises to Israel Cricket Over Incident During T20 World Cup Qualifier
The Austrian Cricket Association (ACA) has issued an unreserved apology to the Israel Cricket Association (ICA) and the Israel national team over an incident that occurred prior to their Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A match on June 10. The…
India’s Likely XI for the First Test in Perth: Rahul to Open, Padikkal at No. 3, Jurel at No. 6
As India prepares for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, set to begin on Friday at Optus Stadium in Perth, the team’s composition is taking shape. With key players Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill sidelined due to personal and…