Cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will press on with the development of a new Twenty20 competition to rival the likes of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) after a change to the governing body’s statutes was overwhelmingly approved by its members.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly made a fresh financial offer to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as meetings begin today (Wednesday) in an effort to drive through a major reform package for the sport.

Fledgling Indian sportswear company Zeven has agreed a four-year merchandising contract with the International Cricket Council (ICC) as it seeks to build its business.

Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who has a significant interest in the Formula One motor-racing series and cricket, has sought to play down his arrest by British police today (Tuesday), with the Indian government seeking his extradition back to his home country concerning allegations of fraud.

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 cricket competition has secured approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to return to the US later this year.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today (Wednesday) issued a one-year ban to national team bowler Mohammad Irfan for corruption offences related to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 tournament.

Leeds City Council has agreed in principle to support a funding agreement to redevelop the North-South Stand at Headingley, in a move that is set to secure the English venue’s future as an international cricket ground.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the details behind its new domestic Twenty20 competition as it prepares to today (Tuesday) drive through a major amendment to its constitution that will allow it to proceed with forming the tournament.

Shashank Manohar has today (Friday) agreed to defer his recent resignation as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its national team players will receive significantly higher salaries for the 2016-17 season.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signalled its opposition to the proposed reforms of the world game outlined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) stating they will “adversely affect” the very nature of the world governing body.

Cricket Australia (CA) has moved to end a player compensation model that has been in place for two decades by making what it claims is a landmark offer that will include female cricketers for the first time.

Shashank Manohar has today (Wednesday) made the surprise move of announcing his resignation as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), amid ongoing efforts to instigate reform in the global game.

The introduction of shorter formats to placate broadcasters and attract time-poor fans can lead to some interesting conflicts of interest for rights-holders. Andy Fry asks how sports can evolve and keep their stakeholders happy at the same time.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed that more than 150 prospective team owners from 10 countries have expressed an interest in owning a franchise in the governing body’s new Twenty20 competition.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly planning to step up the return of top-level cricket to Pakistan by sending a World XI to Lahore to contest a four-game Twenty20 series in September.