The ICC has confirmed interim Covid-19 replacements to its playing regulations, including allowing home umpires in international series and the ban on the usage of saliva to shine the ball. The ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations from the Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee with the aim of mitigating the risks caused by the COVID-19 […]
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England Is Hoping To Host A Cricket Test Series against West Indies In July
England has flagged hosting West Indies for a three-test series in July to signal the re-emergence of international cricket amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The proposed series, subject to government clearance, is planned to start on July 8 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton later followed by Tests at Old Trafford in Manchester on July […]
Cricket Australia Writes Letter Requesting to Host T20 World Cup in 2021
BCCI may not have much issues in giving up the hosting rights for T20 World Cup next year as for it the commercial stakes are not as high as IPL. Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings reportedly shot a letter to International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Financial and Commercial Affairs Committee (F&CA) last week requesting that […]
The ICC to resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has advised its member countries to exercise caution at the same time resuming cricket activities, fearing local transmission with many nations still fighting to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic. As member nations ease restrictions that are imposed to contain the pandemic, on Friday, the ICC issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at […]
Cricket administrators meet to find way out of crisis (part 2)
ODI Super League ODI Super League, which was scheduled to begin in a few days’ time, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three of the series planned as part of the ODI League have been suspended indefinitely, with Pakistan’s series in the Netherlands the latest to be postponed. The league serves as a pathway […]
Cricket administrators meet to find way out of crisis (part 1)
Cricket heads are facing an unprecedented situation due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Sports will resume at some point in the near future, but when, where, and in what form exactly, no-one knows. The chief executives of the 12 full-member nations along with the ICC management convened via a conference call yesterday to […]
Sri Lanka offers to host IPL 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic
Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva said that he has written to the BCCI offering to host IPL 2020 after its indefinite postponement due to the spread of COVID-19. Sri Lanka has offered to host the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which has been indefinitely postponed by the BCCI due to the […]
Cricket youngster Muyeye wins coveted award
A promising Zimbabwe-born cricket youngster has won the coveted award named Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year in England, which earns praise from the sport’s legends who tipped him for a stellar career. Muyeye, having played for Eastbourne College Cricket last year, scored 1,112 runs at an average of 69.5, consisting of two double centuries. […]