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PCB calls meeting with PSL franchises to ‘settle disputes’ out of court

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COURTESY BY: https://www.dawn.com/ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called the much-awaited meeting with the franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Oct. 7 after the Lahore High Court disposed off the case, filed by the franchises against the PCB for not meeting their demand of introducing new financial model of the league. LHC Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi disposed off the case after the PCB called the franchises for a meeting on Oct. 7 to solve all the disputes that had emerged between the two parties. The PCB…

Ex-S.Africa cricket capt Du Plessis will ‘take the knee’

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“Faf du Plessis has said a comment he made in January that South African cricket selectors “don’t see colour” had been a mistake. ©AFP” /> Johannesburg (AFP) – Former South African captain Faf du Plessis on Friday came out in support of Black Lives Matter and said a comment he made in January that “we don’t see colour” had been a mistake. The BLM issue has shown up racial divisions in South African cricket, with 30 black former international players claiming earlier this week that racism remained a factor in…

Australia must tour Engand for ‘health’ of cricket: Langer

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“Head coach Justin Langer says Australia are duty-bound to tour England this year. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australia must tour England in September “for the health of world cricket”, and players should then be released to join the Indian Premier League, coach Justin Langer said Thursday. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Langer said Australia had to play its part in getting cricket moving again, even if it meant enduring quarantine, biosecurity restrictions and time away from family. “My personal view is we have to go.For so many reasons,” Langer…

Broad uses sports psychologist to prepare for Tests without fans

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“Broad has spoken to a sports psychologist to prepare for matches behind closed doors. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England pace bowler Stuart Broad has spoken to a sports psychologist to prepare for Test cricket’s return behind closed doors. England start a three-Test series against the West Indies in Southampton on July 8, but fans will be absent due to the coronavirus. Broad thrives on the tension of Test battles and, while he doesn’t think it will be impossible to shine in the silence of empty stadiums, he opted to…

Reifer takes five wickets from 11 balls in Windies warm-up

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“West Indies all-rounder Raymon Reifer was in the wickets on Wednesday. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Raymon Reifer claimed five wickets in 11 balls on the second day of the West Indies’ intra-squad match at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Reifer, whose lone Test appearance came away to New Zealand three years ago, is looking to achieve the “ultimate dream” of forcing his way into the side for next month’s three-match series against England, which starts at the Ageas Bowl on July 8. The left-armer’s haul helped give a side captained…

Connor to be first female MCC president in 233 years

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“The MCC are the owners of Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Former England women’s captain Clare Connor is to become the first female president of Marylebone Cricket Club in its 233-year history. Current incumbent Kumar Sangakkara, the first non-British MCC president, nominated Connor via video link from his native Sri Lanka during an annual general meeting on Wednesday. Connor, now the England and Wales Cricket Board’s head of women’s cricket, is set to take up her new post on October 1, 2021, subject to the…

‘First love’ – how 1983 World Cup win triggered India’s obsession with cricket

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“Batsman Sunil Gavaskar (L) and former captain Kapil Dev were two of the heroes of India’s 1983 World Cup win. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – “First love red an obsession with the sport in India and created its biggest market — ultimately making India’s board the richest and most powerful in the world. India was previously a hockey-loving nation, owing to their five Olympic gold medals between 1948 and 1980.But on June 25, 1983, India’s cricketers became world-beaters. Nobody saw the victory coming, after India came into the one-day tournament…

Free registration open on Maq T10 USA Cricket League

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Free registration on MAQ T10 USA Cricket League, Starting from july 4th – 5th, 2020. Games will be played on MAQ STADIUM, (15621 s state road 7 delray beach fl 33446). Cash prizes for : BEST BOWLER. BEST BATSMAN. BEST WICKET KEEPER. Free drink, lunch, free Covid-19 safety kits will be provided by the MAQ T10 management. Register your team now: https://ccusa.info/pages/AihuDKBKCEdykdgvJ All Games will be live on MAQ TV    

West Indies paceman Gabriel won’t let up against England after Root row

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“No easing up – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel . ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has no plans to alter his on-field approach against England, saying a previous flare-up with Joe Root was “blown way out of proportion”. Gabriel received a four-match ban after asking England captain Root “do you like boys?” during the third Test in St Lucia last year, with Root replying: “There’s nothing wrong with being gay.” Homosexual activity remains illegal in Gabriel’s native Trinidad. Only Root’s rebuke was picked…

West Indies quicks excite Estwick ahead of England Tests

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“West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – The West Indies are showing signs that they are developing a pace attack that could stand comparison with the great Caribbean sides of the past, assistant coach Roddy Estwick said on Monday. The West Indies were world cricket’s dominant team from the mid-1970s to the 1990s when they could call on a succession of superb fast bowlers including Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh. Their quicks also played a key role when the West Indies beat…