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Virus forces delay of English cricket’s Hundred until 2021

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“The Hundred has been delayed until 2021. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – English cricket’s controversial new Hundred competition has been delayed until 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic deprived it of star overseas names and bumper crowds. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight franchises rather than the established 18 first-class counties, had been due to start in July. But with the English season delayed until at least July 1, with any matches likely to be played behind closed doors, the England and Wales Cricket Board has decide to…

England captain Root reveals Ellen DeGeneres sledges

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“Ellen lookalike? – England captain Joe Root . ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England captain Joe Root said Tuesday he had been sledged during his cricket career for looking like American comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres. Sledging, the practice where a fielding side verbally abuses a batsman to disturb his concentration, can take many forms. But Root said he understood what had led opponents to come up with the unusual jibe. “I’ve been called Ellen DeGeneres on a number of occasions over the course of my career,” Root…

Virus terminates Watling, Maxwell and Faulkner’s Lancs cricket stints

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“. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – New Zealand’s BJ Watling and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell and James Faulkner will no longer play for Lancashire this season because of the impact of the coronavirus, the English county said Friday. Cricket fixtures in England have been cancelled until May 28 due to the pandemic, with further delays likely given the British government’s announcement Thursday of a further three weeks of lockdown. New Zealand wicketkeeper/batsman Watling was signed for the opening nine County Championship games whilst Maxwell and Faulkner would have played for Lancashire…

Cricketers agree virus package to support game

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“The English cricket season has been postponed due to the coronavirus. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – County cricketers will take “maximum reductions” in their salaries during April and May and have agreed to waive £1 million ($1.25 million) in prize money during the coronavirus crisis, the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) announced on Wednesday. The county championship, comprising four-day matches, was due to start on Sunday but English cricket is shut down until at least May 28, with the expectation of further postponements. The PCA on Wednesday welcomed the collective player…