Cricket
Flicking the Switch
Rob Ridley asks Cricket Australia about its plans to host the inaugural day and night test next month, and whether it will help to create cricket’s new breed of 24hr party people.
World Cup success fuels record surplus for Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia, the sport’s governing body in the country, has revealed that it recorded a net surplus of Aus$99m (€65m/$71.9m) during the financial year immediately following its co-hosting of the 2015 World Cup.
Asia Cup returns to Bangladesh, switches to Twenty20 format
Bangladesh has been confirmed as the host nation of the 2016 Asia Cup, with the national team cricket tournament set to switch to Twenty20 format for the first time.
BCCI seeks new IPL franchises as Super Kings and Royals bans upheld
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will open a tender process for two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises after upholding the suspensions handed out to the Twenty20 competition’s Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals teams.
Deloitte to drive BCCI reform process
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed financial services company Deloitte to aid a major reform plan.
ICC raises funding levels, lines up IOC meeting
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled details of funding increases across the men’s and women’s game and has stated it will seek a meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concerning the opportunities for cricket in multi-sport events.
New York, Los Angeles and Houston to host Cricket All-Stars Series
Major League Baseball (MLB) ballparks in New York, Los Angeles and Houston have been confirmed as the host venues for a new Twenty20 cricket series backed by Australia and India legends Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar.
Manohar returns to power at BCCI, sets out reform drive
Shashank Manohar has pledged to implement reforms to shore up the administration of Indian cricket after being returned to power as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Strauss joins Snapchat exec at Leaders Sport Business Summit
Ben Schwerin, director of partnerships for social media platform Snapchat and Andrew Strauss, director of England Cricket, have been announced as the latest additions to the speaker line up for the Leaders Sport Business Summit, which takes place on October 7-8 at Stamford Bridge in London.
Pakistan Super League switched from Qatar to UAE
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has backtracked on its decision to stage its new franchise-based Twenty20 league in Qatar, stating that it will now be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 4-24 next year.
Pitch International to drive WICB’s commercial growth
The Pitch International agency has been appointed by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to drive a new commercial strategy.
BCCI president passes away
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its president, Jagmohan Dalmiya, has passed away at the age of 75.
UAE deal agreed ‘in principle’ for Pakistan Super League
Dubai and Sharjah in the UAE are set to host next year’s inaugural Pakistan Super League Twenty20 cricket tournament, according to reports in the Pakistan media.
ECB puts County Championship changes on hold
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has postponed plans to reduce the County Championship calendar from 16 to 14 games, according to the UK’s Guardian newspaper.
ICC confident of end to rebel cricket body threat
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is confident that the threat of a rebel league has receded following talks with the Essel Group, the Indian conglomerate behind the project, according to UK newspaper the Guardian.
WACA Ground to share Tests with Perth Stadium, as redevelopment plan unveiled
Top-level international cricket is set to leave Perth’s WACA Ground from 2018-19 under major redevelopment plans for the iconic Australian venue.
Battle of the Brands
After adidas prised Houston Rockets star, James Harden, away from Nike for $200m last month, we look at whether it was enough to give the German giant the upper hand in its age-old rivalry with the Americans.
Qatar to host new Pakistan Super League
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the inaugural edition of its Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition will take place in Doha, Qatar next year.