Jul 2, 2020
West Indies skipper Holder strikes in final warm-up match
The pace bowling all-rounder struck on the penultimate day of the West Indies’ second and final intra-squad game at Old Trafford.
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Jul 2, 2020
Windies coach Simmons won’t be sacked over funeral attendance
Simmons temporarily left the West Indies’ protective bubble to attend the funeral, which took place in Britain.
Jul 2, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 5: Talking points from Day 3
Here’s what happened on Day 3 of the fifth week of Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020.
Jul 2, 2020
Younis Khan brought a knife to my throat’: Grant Flower
The former Zimbabwe cricketer explained how he found out not everyone is receptive to good advice.
Jul 1, 2020
Silverwood backs ‘talisman’ Stokes to step up as England captain
Stokes is set to captain England for the first time after it was confirmed that regular skipper Joe Root would miss the series opener at the Ageas Bow...
Jul 1, 2020
Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman
Manohar successfully spearheaded efforts to restructure the ICC while in office, curbing the dominance of Australia, India and England — cricket’s thr...
Jul 1, 2020
Sri Lanka interrogates top selector over World Cup fixing charge
Sri Lanka’s chief cricket selector for the 2011 cricket World Cup was grilled for six hours at the start of a criminal investigation into match-fixing...
Jul 1, 2020
Sri Lanka questions Upul Tharanga in fixing probe
Tharanga was questioned for two hours by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) examining the conduct of the final, which Sri Lanka lost to India.
Jul 1, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 5: Talking points from Day 2
Here’s what happened on Day 2 of the fifth week of Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020.
Jun 30, 2020
England captain Root to miss first West Indies Test
Root will leave the training camp at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday to be with his wife Carrie, who is expecting the couple’s second child later this wee...
Jun 30, 2020
Six Pakistan players to join England tour after testing negative
Six players have been cleared to join Pakistan’s cricket tour to England after recording two successive negative tests, but the other four of 10 playe...
Jun 30, 2020
Stokes ‘proud’ as England captaincy looms into view
The powerful all-rounder said he would accept the “huge honour” if it came his way.
Jun 30, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 5: Talking points from Day 1
Here’s what happened on Day 1 of the fifth week of Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020.
Jun 29, 2020
Broad uses sports psychologist to prepare for Tests without fans
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...
Jun 29, 2020
Sri Lanka probes allegations that the 2011 World Cup final was fixed
Former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage claimed earlier this month that Sri Lanka sold the match to ensure an Indian victory.
Jun 29, 2020
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Jun 29, 2020
Vaughan says UK PM Johnson talking ‘nonsense’ on amateur cricket ban
Social tennis and golf are now allowed in England, but amateur cricketers continue to wait beyond the boundary.
Jun 29, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 5: All you need to know
A comprehensive overview of the fourth season of the Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020, set to get underway on June 30.
Jun 29, 2020
West Indies to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo for England Tests
The West Indies cricket team will wear “Black Lives Matter” logos on their shirts during next month’s Test series against England in a show of solidar...
Jun 29, 2020
Windies coach Simmons leaves bubble for funeral, tests negative twice
Phil Simmons is in short-term self-isolation after being allowed to attend the funeral of his father-in-law and has since twice tested negative
Jun 28, 2020
Ten players left off Pakistan’s England tour over virus
The board chief executive Wasim Khan said the players left behind can rejoin the squad of 18 players once they have taken two negative tests.
Jun 28, 2020
Younis says Archer ‘a major threat’ in England-Pakistan clashes
Younis said Pakistan should also be cautious of England’s most experienced bowlers — James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Jun 27, 2020
Pakistan set to arrive for England Test tour despite virus fears
Pakistan will arrive for their tour of England at the weekend even though several potential squad members have tested positive for the ongoing disease...
Jun 26, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 4: Talking points from Day 4
Here’s what happened on Day 4 of the fourth week of Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020.