Ian Chappell has slammed the ‘spirit of cricket’ debate, calling batters who touch or pick up the ball during play “stupid”, urging them to simply follow the “laws of the game”. It comes as debate continues to rage over two ‘Obstructing the Field’ calls that divided opinion in the last …
Read More »Warner admits ‘concerns’ for Test cricket survival
David Warner has addressed the growing “concerns” around the future of Test cricket, admitting the allure of high-paying T20 leagues across the globe could hinder the format’s survival. The 37-year-old is preparing for his final red-ball match for Australia, which will see the hard-hitting opener bow out on his own …
Read More »Tubby’s fear for Test cricket over ‘ongoing threat’
Mark Taylor has advised cricketers to follow a similar path as Mitchell Starc, who has ended a nine-year hiatus from the IPL to claim a record $4.4 million pay day. Starc broke the record for the biggest price paid at an IPL Auction, only an hour after Pat Cummins was …
Read More »Cricket boss’ big admission on Langer drama
WA cricket chief Christina Matthews has lashed Cricket Australia’s handling of Justin Langer‘s exit, saying it played a part in a poor reception the Test team received in Perth last summer. Last summer’s Test against the West Indies and Perth’s Optus Stadium was met with a terribly low attendance on …
Read More »Cricket Aus lashed for ‘ridiculous’ Boland load limit
Former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell has joined the chorus of criticism against Cricket Australia‘s decision to rule Test fast bowler and Melbourne Stars’ recruit Scott Boland out of Thursday’s Big Bash League season-opener. Boland was named in the Stars’ 14-man squad for their clash against the Heat at the Gabba …
Read More »Rare dismissal stuns cricket in 72-year first
Bangladesh batter Mushfigur Rahim was given out for handling the ball against New Zealand in the second Test in Mirpur. During the first innings, Rahim touched the ball straight after he blocked the delivery from New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, and sent walking by umpire Rod Tucker in the …
Read More »Paul van Meekeren: From delivering pizzas to Cricket World Cup heroics
Pune, India – Paul van Meekeren’s memories of the Rood en Wit Club in Haarlem, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, stretch back to when he was three years old. His father, also named Paul, played at the club, located a few kilometres from the Dutch capital’s coastline. The junior van Meekeren …
Read More »Cricket villain’s bizarre defence for ‘pathetic’ act
By Sam Worthington with AP Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has offered a bizarre defence for the successful timed out appeal at the Cricket World Cup. Shakib is now cricket’s ultimate villain as Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews became the first batsman to be timed out in an international match. …
Read More »India thrash Sri Lanka to book Cricket World Cup semifinal spot
India romp to 302 run victory in Mumbai as the World Cup hosts maintain their perfect record with a seventh win. Some fiery fast bowling from India’s Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj lit up their Cricket World Cup encounter with Sri Lanka and helped the unbeaten hosts secure a thumping …
Read More »‘Magnificent game of cricket’ ends in Aussie glory
By Lachlan Harper with AP Mitchell Starc held his nerve and defended 19 off the last over as Australia beat New Zealand in a high-scoring affair at the ICC World Cup. Jimmy Neesham scored 58 off 39 balls but was run-out on the penultimate ball of the game as the …
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