Like a scientist who has decided his analysis has run its course, Gary Kirsten declared the exploratory phase for South Africa's one-day squad over as they begin preparations for their series against Pakistan. The five-match rubber is the last outing the team will have before they travel to England for the Champions Trophy in June. From the outside it seems South Africa have much work to do if they...
Parnell, Rahul Sharma charged in recreational drugs case
South Africa allrounder Wayne Parnell's participation in IPL 2013 is in no doubt, according to his franchise Pune Warriors, despite him being one of 35 "wanted" foreign nationals for allegedly testing positive for recreational drugs following a police raid on a party in Mumbai last year. Parnell's IPL team-mate, Punjabi legspinner Rahul Sharma, who had also reportedly consumed drugs at the party,...
Sachin Baby, Harmeet Singh among Royals' new signings
Rajasthan Royals have announced the signing of four players for the upcoming season of the IPL: Sachin Baby, the captain of Kerala's limited-overs side, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, Jharkhand seamer Rahul Shukla and Mumbai's left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh. Baby, who made his first-class debut in 2009, was the fourth-highest run-getter in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare trophy, in which his century...
Rutherford's stunning debut builds huge lead
Tea New Zealand 385 for 7 (McCullum 35*, Martin 9*) lead England 167 by 218 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Hamish Rutherford produced one of the most audacious batting debuts in Test history as New Zealand took a firm grip of the first Test in Dunedin. Rutherford's 171, the seventh highest maiden Test innings, left England trailing by 218 runs at tea on the third day of an opening...
Mar
07
BCB to give bonuses for draws
Bangladesh have been given financial incentive to draw a Test match. According to the BCB, the team will get an extra Tk 100,000 ($1250) per drawn Test on top of the Tk 150,000 ($1875) they will receive as Test match fee, which has also increased from Tk 100,000 ($1250). The team drew only seven games in the last 13 seasons, the last one against West Indies in 2011 when rain interrupted play...
Vettori, Patel reprimanded after drinking incident
Daniel Vettori, the former New Zealand captain, and Jeetan Patel have apologised for their conduct after a night out in Queenstown that left Patel unable to take the field for New Zealand XI during the tour match against England. While neither spinner is currently involved with the international side, confirmation of another drinking incident among its players led New Zealand Cricket to release a...
Yorkshire defend 'Vikings' rebranding
Yorkshire have defended renaming their limited-overs side "Yorkshire Vikings", insisting the name reflects the history of the region and will help the club appeal to a new, young audience. While immediate associations with the Vikings might not be positive - Yorkshire are understandably keen not to be seen to endorse pillaging or plundering - the club feel the name will provide a useful marketing...
Wagner and Martin dismantle woeful England
Tea England 167 (Trott 45, Wagner 4-42, Martin 4-43) v New ZealandLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details New Zealand took advantage of one of the most bungling England batting displays of recent vintage to take a form hold of the first Test in Dunedin. New Zealand were disciplined and willing, but they will be realistic enough to know that England made a dreadful mess of it, dismissed in 55...
Mar
06
Yorkshire 'very healthy' despite loss
Yorkshire were unable to return to profit in 2012, despite a sharply increased turnover. The club have declared a post-tax loss for the year of £118,000, against a turnover figure of £7.8m. Both figures are an improvement on the 2011 results, which saw the club declare losses of £460,000 against a turnover of £5.4m. In a statement Yorkshire expressed confidence that they would have declared a surplus...
Wheater denies wicketkeeping guarantee
Adam Wheater, who last week bought out his contract with Essex in order to join Hampshire with immediate effect, has said he received no guarantees of a first-team place as wicketkeeper at West End, despite the claim by his former coach, Paul Grayson, that this was the reason behind his decision to move counties. "I think Paul was trying to cover his own back in saying that," Wheater said during...
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