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England’s Archer recalls ‘dark times’ during teen injury

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“England’s Jofra Archer endured a long-term back injury when he was a teenager. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – England bowler Jofra Archer has said the years he spent as a teenager grappling with a long-running back injury were “dark times”. The 25-year-old Archer — who has not played since the Boxing Day Test against South Africa after suffering a stress fracture — opened up about his struggles in a podcast for his Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Archer, who only made his international debut in 2019,…

Pakistan fast bowlers Amir, Riaz lose central contracts

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“Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir has lost his central contract. ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz have lost their central contracts after the pair decided to focus on white-ball cricket, officials said Wednesday, as selectors promote younger pacemen. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also confirmed Azhar Ali as Test captain and Babar Azam as one-day and Twenty20 captain for the upcoming season starting in July. Eighteen players in three categories received central contracts guaranteeing their monthly salaries and benefits for 12 months. The exclusion…

Maq saved cricket in America

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Maq Qureshi praised for saving American cricket.

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SOUTH CAROLINA/USA – Outspoken cricket team owner Sanju Patel says that cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi saved cricket in America. Speaking on the popular cricket network MaqTV, he said that he formed a team because of Qureshi’s tournament the US Open T20, and because of that, many of his players have gone on to represent the US. According to Patel: “Back in 2009, I met Maq and decided to form a team to play at his US Open T20 tournament. My team the US Tigers have stayed together since and it…

Allow bowlers to ball-tamper, says ex-Australia captain Chappell

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“Former Australia captain Ian Chappell. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Former Australia captain Ian Chappell says some form of ball-tampering could be allowed in cricket, with saliva and sweat considered health risks due to the coronavirus crisis. Bowlers regularly shine one side of the leather-clad ball to make the ball swing sideways in mid-flight and deceive the batsman. But rubbing spit or sweat into the ball’s surface is expressly forbidden under new Australian Institute of Sport guidelines that set out the conditions for the game to resume. Chappell has previously…

IPL cancellation could cost Indian cricket half a billion dollars

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“Mumbai Indians players celebrate winning the IPL final against Chennai Super Kings on May 13, 2019. Scrapping this year’s tournament because of the official has told AFP. The world’s richest Twenty20 tournament is staring at a first wipeout in its 12-year history after the original March 29 start date was postponed repeatedly. Cancellation of the IPL for 2020 would mean a huge financial hit. “The BCCI is looking at a big revenue loss.In case the IPL does not take place, the loss would be close to 40 billion rupees ($530…

Covid-19: PM Johnson’s lockdown message under fire as UK death toll crosses 32,000

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Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves from 10 Downing Street in central London on May 11, 2020(AFP) COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The Boris Johnson government on Monday came under fire from the opposition Labour, leaders of Scotland, Wales and members of the public for allegedly confusing messages on easing lockdown curbs, as the UK-wide death toll reached 32,065. Johnson dropped the hitherto core message to ‘stay home’ in a widely watched televised address on Sunday evening, but Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon pointed out that his announcement applied only to England…

China warns of countermeasures after US tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists

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US President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping (Reuters file photo) COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ China on Monday warned that it will take countermeasures in response to the US decision to tighten visa rules for Chinese journalists, urging Washington to immediately correct its mistakes. The US last week announced it was limiting the visa-period for Chinese journalists to 90 days with the option to extend it. The Chinese foreign ministry said Washington to correct its mistakes against Chinese journalists immediately or it will face countermeasures. Opposing the US move,…

Maq an amazing person

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Zain Jeewangee with his good friend Mahammad Qureshi

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SAN FRANCISCO – USA: Cricket administrator and businessman Mahammad Qureshi has been hailed as an amazing person who has helped thousands of people. This was the view of fellow businessman and cricket team owner Zain Jewanjee. In an interview on MaqTV, Jeewanjee said: “I got into cricket because I saw the business potential. My business is insurance, so there was a lot of potential for me businesswise given the fact that we also do insurance for events and travel insurance as well. Maq Qureshi on the other hand got involved…

Root ‘very optimistic’ England will play home Tests despite virus

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“Upbeat – England captain Joe Root believes his side can still play Tests in their home season despite the coronavirus. ©AFP” /> captain Joe Root has said he is “very optimistic” Test cricket will take place in his side’s 2020 home season even if that means the squad have to go into more than two months’ of quarantine. With Britain currently in lockdown because of the coronavirus, a three-Test series against the West Indies scheduled for June has been postponed, with Pakistan due to visit later in a season whose…

WHO cautions against use of Madagascar anti-virus potion

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The World Health Organization on Thursday advised governments to clinically test a herbal drink touted by Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina as a remedy against coronavirus. The Covid-Organics infusion is derived from artemisia — a plant with proven anti-malarial properties — and other indigenous herbs. Rajoelina hopes to distribute the infusion across West Africa and beyond, claiming it cures COVID-19 patients within 10 days. Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Niger have already received consignments of the potion. Others such as Tanzania have expressed interest. But the World Health Organization…