Month: October 2019

“Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan speaks to journalists when outlining details of the strike. ©AFP” /> Dhaka (AFP) – Cricketers in Bangladesh’s main domestic league will see match payments almost double under a new deal that ended a player strike last week, the sport’s ruling body said Monday. Players in the top-tier of the National Cricket League will receive 60,000 taka ($705) instead of 35,000 taka per four-day match, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) statement said. Other expenses were also increased as part of the deal, which ended a three-day…

Technology company 24Seven and South African-based export company Cultureal have taken ownership of the Simpson Bay Pelicans at the upcoming MAQ Cricket59 tournament carded for St. Maarten from November 8 to 10. Chairman of 24Seven Tech Mohammed Amin Markatia revealed that he has invested in the team and will be looking forward to great performances from the players. “I am looking forward to seeing some great performances in this tournament. However more than that, we want to help assist cricket on the Island and if it means investing to see…

PHILIPSBURG/ ST. MAARTEN – The talk of the town in Philipsburg St. Maarten is of the approaching MAQ Cricket59 to be hosted by the Adam Sanford Cricket Management Group from November 8 to 10 at the Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten. With the format being of just 59 balls an innings and with batsmen getting a ‘free-hit’ off the first ball, this has created interest and cricketers, fans and other stakeholders have been approaching the Adam Sanford Cricket Management Group seeking information. The concept came about after chairman…

“David Warner (L) and Steve Smith (R) were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal but have rejoined their country’s Test, one-day and now Twenty20 sides. ©AFP” /> Adelaide (Australia) (AFP) – Steve Smith and David Warner return to the short format Sunday in the first of Australia’s three games against a buoyant Sri Lanka, with both tipped for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup at home. The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal but have rejoined…

“Ex-skipper and one-day stalwart Dhoni has not played for India since the World Cup in July. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – India’s chief selector has strongly hinted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s illustrious international career is over, saying Thursday they were “moving on” and giving opportunities to youngsters. Ex-skipper and one-day stalwart Dhoni has not played for India since the World Cup in July, triggering speculation that the 38-year-old warhorse might hang up his bat and gloves soon. On Thursday he was left out of the national squad to take…

“South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has called for appointments of the Proteas’ coaching staff to be made urgently. ©AFP” /> Johannesburg (AFP) – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Friday that full-time appointments concerning the national team’s coaching staff and selectors needed to be made urgently. Speaking on the team’s return from a three-Test trouncing in India, Du Plessis said uncertainty over key positions was “a massive red flag”. Cricket South Africa fired coach Ottis Gibson, his back-up staff and the selectors after a poor World Cup…

“One of the most successful national captains in the sport, Ganguly promised to clean up the mess at the BCCI after he filed his nomination to the post last week. ©AFP” /> Mumbai (AFP) – Former captain Sourav Ganguly Wednesday vowed to clean up Indian cricket as he was elected president of the sport’s rich and powerful but troubled national board. Cricket’s massive popularity in India has made the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by far the wealthiest of all the national boards, netting massive sums from…

“South Africa’s George Linde took four wickets on his debut. ©AFP” /> Ranchi (India) (AFP) – South Africa spinner George Linde Sunday said he learnt lessons during India’s 497 for nine declared as he claimed four wickets on debut in the third Test. Linde returned figures of 4-133 with his left-arm spin, providing some support to paceman Kagiso Rabada who had put the hosts in early trouble at 39 for three on day one. “I didn’t expect to play Test cricket.So when I got the call-up I was quite nervous…