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Greg Chappell recounts how his equation with Sourav Ganguly soured
Greg Chappell, recalling his time as India coach, said that it was because of Sourav Ganguly that he got the post and that he left because the resistance within the team got too much after Ganguly returned to the team. Speaking on the Cricket Life Stories podcast, Chappell said: “Ganguly was the one who approached me…
Wahab Riaz will know about England visit for The Hundred
KARACHI: Pakistan’s experienced fast bowler, Wahab Riaz, will know next week when he can go to England again to participate in the inaugural tournament, The Hundred, a brainchild of the English cricket board. Wahab was denied entry into the United Kingdom after reaching there without a valid work permit. “My work permit number has been…
Asia Cup called off due to rising COVID-19 cases in
The 2021 Asia Cup, which was shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, was on Wednesday called off due to rising COVID-19 cases in the island nation. The Asia Cup, which was last held in 2018, was scheduled to be held in June but Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva announced that it will be…
PCB stops monthly pension of Sarfraz Nawaz for violating ‘players
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has stopped the monthly pension of former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz for violating the board’s “players welfare policy”. Sarfraz, who is now settled in the UK, has also filed a petition in a local court against the Pakistan board for restoration of his pension and clearance of arrears. “Going to…
Shafali Verma upgraded to Grade B, BCCI reduces contracted players
Teen batting sensation Shafali Verma was on Wednesday promoted to Grade B in the BCCI’s annual contracts list as the cricket board reduced the number of contracted players from 22 to 19. The Grade A which offers an annual retainer fees of Rs 50 lakh once again comprised of three all-format players — Twenty20 skipper…
Injured Ollie Pope doubtful for first Test against India |
LONDON: England batsman Ollie Pope was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against India after suffering a thigh injury during his stint for Surrey in the Vitality Blast. The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman sustained a thigh muscle injury on July 2 during Surrey’s match against Kent in the domestic T20 tournament. “Pope has…
India women to play maiden pink ball Test in Australia:
Updated: May 20, 2021 10:14:30 am Indian women’s cricket team will compete in its maiden day-night Test when it tours Australia later this year, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday. Shah made the announcement on his twitter handle, stating that the move was part of the BCCI’s commitment to promoting the women’s game. “Taking…
Mahmudullah takes sudden decision to retire from Test cricket |
DHAKA: Senior Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah has made a sudden decision to stop playing Test cricket, a day after recording a career-best 150 in the ongoing one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Mahmudullah informed his colleagues that he is not willing to continue his Test career anymore, leaving the team…
Around 4000 fans to be allowed for WTC final, says
The World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove has said. The COVID-19 situation has improved in the UK and around 1500 people were allowed to watch the county game between Leicestershire and Hampshire at the Ageas…
Ellyse Perry pulls out of The Hundred citing personal reasons
LONDON: Star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has pulled out of the inaugural season of The Hundred citing personal reasons. The 30-year old was set to turn up for Birmingham Phoenix in the 100-ball tournament scheduled to get underway on July 21. “We are obviously very disappointed that Ellyse Perry has had to withdraw from the…