MARGATE/FL – USA: The 2020 USA Nationals Maq T10 has been postponed to a date to be announced. So says chairman and CEO of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Maq Qureshi. He told 925 News that with the current COVID 19 pandemic there is no way the tournament could have taken place at its original time which is April. We are looking at alternate dates. I want everyone to know that this tournament is not canceled it is postponed for the moment. We know how crucial this tournament is on the…
COURTESY BY: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ In a proactive measure, the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has asked players across the world to remain alert to corrupt elements attempting to take advantage of the current global lockdown by trying to contact them via social media. The ACU believes what might seem to be an “innocent” message from an “unsolicited contact” may actually be a “prelude to a corrupt approach”. Consequently, on April 14, the ACU sent out an ‘Alert Notice’ to all member boards, players, player agents and players’ associations, asking everyone to be…
COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ In unprecedented circumstances amid the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to go ahead with the online fitness tests to ensure that players are not slacking off and becoming sluggish. Therefore, in this first phase of the tests, left-arm batsman Haris Sohail, Mohammad Abbas, Asad Shafiq and former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed have undergone rigorous testing at home – monitored through video link. Test opener Shan Masood, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim are also part of the list of players who were tested…
COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc across the sporting world, cancelling and postponing every event in its path. Much like all other field sports, cricket too has been hit hard by the global crisis as countries strengthen rules and regulations in a bid to combat the sporead of the disease. With Australia having sealed its borders for six months till September 30 to deal with the coronavirus crisis, there is a growing feeling that the T20 World Cup scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15…
COURTESY BY: https://cricflare.com/ South Africa, on Monday, confirmed that their white ball tour of Sri Lanka that was to be contested in June has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both the nations were due to lock horns in 3 ODIs and as many T20Is, with the 50-over matches South Africa’s first in the International Cricket Council’s new ODI league. The pandemic has been haunting cricket activities all around the world. As of now, every international and major domestic event stands suspended due to the crisis. If not…
“Moeen Ali is ready to return to Test duty for England. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Moeen Ali says he is ready to return to Test action for England after a self-imposed exile from the red-ball game despite having been made to feel like “a scapegoat” in the past. All-rounder Moeen missed the Test matches during England’s winter tours of New Zealand and South Africa after taking a spell away from the longest format of the game. The 32-year-old, who continued to play limited overs matches for England, has been…
“Cricket Australia is in talks with players’ representatives over their pay. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Cricket Australia has announced it is laying off most of its administrative staff and will run a skeleton operation until at least mid-year due to COVID-19’s impact on the game. The governing body informed the majority of staffers on Thursday that from April 27 they would have to remain home on reduced pay — reportedly 20 percent of their regular salary — until June 30 at the earliest. With international and domestic cricket postponed…
“Universe Boss: Gayle was hoping to play at the T20 World Cup this year, but the tournament may have to be postponed until 2021. ©AFP” /> Paris (AFP) – The West Indies have been one of the weakest of the Test nations in the last 10 years, with troubles behind the scenes and rows over players’ pay often proving costly for a talented side on the pitch. But they have still produced two memorable World T20 triumphs, in 2012 and 2016, but now may have to wait to defend their…
“Graeme Smith played 117 Test matches. ©AFP” /> Johannesburg (AFP) – Former Test skipper Graeme Smith was on Friday confirmed as South Africa’s director of cricket –- and revealed that Quinton de Kock would not be elevated to the Test captaincy. Jacques Faul, acting chief executive of Cricket South Africa, said Smith had been appointed for a two-year term, expiring at the end of March 2022.Smith was appointed in an acting capacity last December. Smith, 39, captained South Africa in a world record 108 Test matches and in 149 one-day…
“West Indies won the 2016 World Twenty20 in India. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – The International Cricket Council has played down speculation this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia could be pushed back to 2021 but admitted it was “exploring all options”. Australia is due to stage the global tournament from October 18 until November 15 but the coronavirus pandemic has already created havoc for international sport and more events could suffer. The ICC has time on its side and is preparing to stick to its schedule but plans could…
