Cricket
ICC announces governance reforms, cuts back power of ‘Big Three’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today (Thursday) unveiled governance reforms in a move that will seek to cut back the powerful positions established in the global game by the national bodies of India, England and Australia.
Cricket South Africa bans ex-international for match-fixing
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today (Monday) imposed a 20-year ban on former national team player Gulam Bodi after he admitted to contriving or attempting to fix matches during last year’s edition of domestic Twenty20 tournament the T20 Challenge Series.
BCCI bans players over IPL scandal, Sri Lanka Cricket hit by Test fix allegations
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has handed bans to two former players in relation to the spot-fixing scandal that hit the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), while Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has suspended a bowling coach for the national team amid allegations concerning an attempt to fix a Test match against the West Indies last year.
ECB confirms hosts for new Women’s Cricket Super League
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today (Thursday) unveiled the six teams that will compete in the inaugural edition of its Women’s Super League this year.
ICC to resume focus on competition to boost Test cricket
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has said the global governing body will make the establishment of a formal competition for the Test format one of its main priorities this year.
WICB hits back at ‘intrusive’ Caricom reform report
The West Indies Cricket Board has hit out at the recommendations of a reform report put together by Caricom, branding a proposal from the inter-governmental Caribbean Community and Common Market organisation for the WICB to dissolve as an “unnecessary and intrusive demand”.
ICC stresses security measures in place for U19 World Cup after Australia’s withdrawal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stressed that security at this month’s U19 World Cup in Bangladesh is of the required standard after Cricket Australia today (Tuesday) withdrew its national team from the event because of concerns over the safety of its squad.
Panel calls for legalised cricket betting in India amid sweeping BCCI reforms
The panel designed to instigate changes in the administration and governance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recommended a series of sweeping changes to its setup, along with the prospect of legalising cricket betting in the country.
WICB and BCCI settle abandoned tour dispute
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to resume bilateral ties with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) following a year-long dispute between the two organisations that was sparked by the West Indies abandoning their 2014 tour of India.
Pune and Rajkot to host new Indian Premier League franchises
The New Rising consortium and mobile phone manufacturer Intex have today (Tuesday) secured the rights to the two new franchises that will replace the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from next year’s edition of Twenty20 cricket competition the Indian Premier League (IPL).
PCB nets $93m as Super League franchises sold
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has auctioned off the five franchises for its inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the bidding process for the Twenty20 tournament netting $93m (€87.7m).
CGF targeting return of cricket to Commonwealth Games
Cricket could return to the Commonwealth Games programme after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said it has held productive talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC).
BCCI receives strong interest in new IPL franchises
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reported strong interest in a tender floated for two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, with over 10 companies said to have put their names forward to acquire rights to the teams.
ICC chairman criticises ‘Big Three’ agreement, targets governance overhaul
Newly appointed International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar has criticised the organisation’s so-called ‘Big Three’ arrangement, which he feels gives the sport’s three leading national bodies greater authority than they should have.
ICC furthers exploration of potential Olympic bid
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has stated that a “major format” such as Twenty20 will be targeted for a potential tilt at the programme for the Olympic Games after holding what is said to have been productive talks with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
World Cup boosts New Zealand Cricket’s finances
The financial standing of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has been given a significant boost following the country’s co-hosting of this year’s World Cup.
BCCI president to replace Srinivasan as ICC chairman
Narayanaswami Srinivasan’s tenure as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) was brought to a close today (Monday) after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) withdrew backing for its former president.
Key Indian Premier League official quits post
Sundar Raman, a key architect in the development of the Indian Premier League as one of sport’s most lucrative competitions, has resigned as chief operating officer of the Twenty20 cricket league.