Ian Botham used the platform of his MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture to brand the IPL "too powerful" for the good of cricket and said he believed it should not exist. He said that the tournament provided the "perfect opportunity for betting and therefore fixing" and on the subject of corruption also called on the ICC to do more to expose the "big names" involved. "I'm worried about the IPL...
McMillan named New Zealand batting coach
Former Test batsman Craig McMillan has joined New Zealand as their full-time batting coach for the next two years. McMillan filled the role temporarily during their recent tour of the West Indies after Bob Carter's departure earlier this year and has just returned home from a successful New Zealand A tour of England. He will now be part of the permanent setup, joining head coach Mike Hesson, who...
Mathews named SLC Cricketer of the Year
An outstanding year as a Test batsman, ODI allrounder and captain saw Angelo Mathews reap the Cricketer of the Year prize at the Sri Lanka Cricket awards. Mathews also won the Best ODI Batsman and ODI Allrounder awards, and got a joint nod for the Test Batsman prize alongside Kumar Sangakkara. Rangana Herath was the Best Test Bowler for the third year running, for his 60 wickets from 10 matches in...
SA collapse to give England series
England Women 141 for 3 (Edwards 75*) beat South Africa Women 99 (van Niekerk 34, Gunn 3-13) by 42 runsScorecard For two-thirds of this match South Africa produced a better account of themselves at Wantage Road than they had done in the opening game, but England were ultimately too strong as they secured the series on the back of another captain's innings from Charlotte Edwards and three wickets...
Sep
03
Six USA players may withdraw from Uganda tour
USA players put pressure on USACA and ICC over security concerns for tour to Uganda Three USA players have said they are definitely withdrawing their availability for USA's scheduled tour to Uganda in October over safety and security concerns, while three others have said they are considering pulling out depending on how the situation continues to unfold. All three players who are committed...
Helpless Rajasthan's players 'in a dilemma'
The continuing impasse between the BCCI and the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has left the players confused and distressed. The players feel both sides, which are charged with protecting their interests, have let them down. They feel they are caught between the vague offers of the BCCI and the silence of RCA president Lalit Modi. "The RCA is trying to challenge the BCCI ban. But neither the...
Cook accepts World Cup chances 'a bit far fetched'
World Cup not for underperformers - Cook Alastair Cook has admitted the idea England can win the World Cup is "a bit far fetched" but insisted he has no plans to step down as England's ODI captain. England were thrashed by nine-wickets by India at Edgbaston with almost 20-overs remaining, sealing a 3-0 series result with one match to come. It meant England had lost their last five ODIs...
New Zealand extend Hesson's contract
Mike Hesson has extended his contract as head coach of New Zealand, signing on for another two years after next year's World Cup. Hesson began in the job in July 2012 and his original contract was due to expire at the end of April next year, but that has now been extended to the end of April 2017. New Zealand have won their past three Test series under Hesson, at home against West Indies and India,...
Sep
02
Bell-Drummond keeps Kent in touch
Kent 205 for 4 (Bell-Drummond 71) trail Glamorgan 329 by 124 runsScorecard Daniel Bell-Drummond's determined 71 ensured Kent and Glamorgan remained in the balance with two days to go at Canterbury. Bell-Drummond battled through 68 overs to anchor Kent's reply of 205 for 4 to Glamorgan's first-innings total of 329 before falling on the stroke of tea. The second day's play was later cut short...
Footitt four ruffles Worcester
Worcestershire 221 for 6 (Fell 70, Mitchell 67, Footitt 4-61) trail Derbyshire 356 by 135 runsScorecard Derbyshire again stood in the path of Worcestershire's promotion chase as Mark Footitt endorsed his England claims with another impressive display of fast bowling on the second day at Derby. Footitt was a constant threat, combining pace with control to take 4 for 61 from 19 overs which helped...
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