CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s prolific batter Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15% of his match fee for committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support […]
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Former Pakistan players glad as deadlock over Champions Trophy ends
LAHORE — Pakistan’s former players have expressed their relief after the ICC reached a breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse with India playing all its matches of the mega event at a neutral venue instead of host country under a reciprocal arrangement. In return, Pakistan will also play all its games in ICC events hosted […]
ICC planning an event that will benefit both India-Pakistan: Rashid Latif
NEW DELHI — Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif gave his take on India-Pakistan matches at ICC events that will now be played at neutral venues and said such a settlement should have been made after the 2017 Champions Trophy. He also mentioned that the ICC is working on a formula that will benefit both nations. […]
Bumrah is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, says Justin Langer
NEW DELHI — Former Australia head coach Justin Langer heaped rich praise on Jasprit Bumrah, calling India’s fast-bowling spearhead a right-handed equivalent of legendary Pakistan left-arm pacer Wasim Akram. Bumrah has taken 21 wickets at an average of 10.90 to be the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, including a five-wicket haul in […]
Josh Hazlewood likely to miss Test series against India with calf injury
BRISBANE — Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India due to a right calf strain which he sustained during the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday. The niggle has also ruled Hazlewood out of the Brisbane Test, weakening Australia’s bowling attack. […]
‘No clear communication, blindsided’: Gillespie reveals why he quit as Pakistan coach
NEW DELHI — Jason Gillespie has revealed he had no clear communication with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the playing eleven before a matchday and added his role as their red-ball coach had reduced to him hitting catches. Gillespie, the former Australia fast bowler, took over as Pakistan’s red-ball coach in April for a […]
Rain-hit day one of 3rd test lead 5.4 crore revenue loss for Cricket Australia
BRISBANE — Cricket Australia is set to lose AUD 1 million (approx Rs 5.4 crore) in gate receipts after being forced to hand out complete refund on tickets sold for the rain-hit day one of the Gabba Test between India and Australia. Only 13.2 overs were possible due to heavy downpour on Saturday when tickets […]
ICC to finalise hybrid model for Champions Trophy with PCB on Saturday
NEW DELHI — The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt. It has been agreed in principle that neither India nor Pakistan will travel to each other’s country for […]
All-rounder Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket
ISLAMABAD — While vowing to continue his domestic and franchise cricket, Pakistani all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced retirement from international cricket. In a message to his fans and supporters, Wasim said wearing the green jersey had been unforgettable for him but after much deliberation he had decided to call it a day. “After much […]
‘Check how many times I’ve been caught at gully’: Labuschagne hits back at Warner
NEW DELHI — Australia top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has responded to David Warner’s comments casting doubt on his return to form in Adelaide Test by asking the former to check how many times he has been caught at gully. Labuschagne broke his poor run of form by making an assertive 64 in Australia’s ten-wicket win […]