A committee appointed by the Supreme Court had allowed the BCCI CEO Rahul Johri to sanction funds for the senior players Close to two weeks into their series against England, the Indian Under-19 cricket team and staff including coach Rahul Dravid are fending for themselves after not receiving their daily allowances. A report in The Indian Express mentions that the Supreme Court’s recent directives to the BCCI over the Lodha recommendations and demonetisation have had a direct effect on the fledgling cricketers.
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DDCA defamation case: Arvind Kejriwal, Kirti Azad slapped with fine over delayed response
The Delhi High Court on Monday imposed fines on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and cricketer-turned-politician and parliamentarian Kirti Azad for their delayed response in the defamation suit filed by the Delhi and District Cricket Association against them. Kejriwal was slapped with a fine of Rs.
Not underestimating Bangladesh, says Saha
Resounding success against England and New Zealand notwithstanding, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha said his team will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. “Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper.
ICC starts ‘Big Three’ rollback despite BCCI opposition
The International Cricket Council had agreed in principle to rollback the ‘Big Three’ domination in the game’s finances and administration process which was decided in 2014. A new executive committee was decided to form in 2014 which comprises of Board of Control for Cricket in India , Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board to make most of the key executive decisions.
Boult picks six wickets as New Zealand claim Chappell-Haddlee Trophy with thrilling win
New Zealand 281-9 beat Australia 257 by 24 runs Third One-Day International in Hamilton Scorecard Trent Boult registered his career best figures of six-wicket haul as New Zealand resisted Australian fightback and secured a 24-run win in the third and final One-Day International in Hamilton to claim the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy following a 2-0 series victory. Earlier, it was Ross Taylor’s century that set up New Zealand total of 281 for nine after they decided to bat first on winning the toss.
Volcanoes break losing streakFeb. 4, 2017, 9:33 PM Ast
Gone: Emmanuel Stewart of the West Indies Under-19s is caught by Windward Islands Volcanoes wicketkeeper Sunil Ambris, right, during their Group “A” match in the Regional Super50 Tournament yesterday at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground at North Sound, Antigua. – Photo: WICB Media/Randy Brooks Sunil Ambris struck his fourth half-century in five innings as the Windward Islands Volcanoes broke their three-game losing skid with a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s yesterday.
ICC confirms league plans but faces BCCI opposition over ‘Big Three’ scale-back
Dave Richardson said the ICC chief executive’s committee “explored a whole range of solutions to the future structure of bilateral cricket” The International Cricket Council has confirmed radical plans to introduce leagues to Tests and one-dayers, but its hopes of phasing out the controversial ‘Big Three’ model has been met with resistance from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. In an effort to give international cricket significant structure, a meeting of the ICC’s chief executives’ committee in Dubai has yielded an agreement to put forward plans for a nine-team Test league to run over a two-year period from 2019.
Yusuf Pathana s fifty goes in vain as Baroda defeat Maharashtra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Vadodara: India discard Yusuf Pathan’s breezy half century for Baroda went in vain as they went down to Maharashtra by seven wickets in the Mushtaq Ali inter-state T20 cricket tournament at the Reliance Stadium here on Saturday. Riding on Pathan’s 35-ball 56 and Deepak Hooda’s 41-ball 53, Baroda posted a healthy 168 for 6 after being sent into bat in the west zone encounter.
Virat Kohli felicitated by Mumbaia s Shivaji Park Gymkhana
Mumbai: Team India skipper Virat Kohli was on Saturday felicitated by the Shivaji Park Gymkhana in Mumbai. The right-handed batsman arrived in the Gymkhana in Dadar area of Central Mumbai at around 11.30 AM, SPG Assistant General Secretary Sunil Ramchandran told PTI via phone.
SA vs SL, 3rd ODI: Another batting collapse for visitors as they fold up for 163
The 3rd ODI between South Africa and Sri Lanka witnessed an hour-long stoppage due to invasion from bees Getty Images Sri Lanka had to win the third match of the five-game One-Day International series at any cost to keep the series alive after losing the first two games by a heavy margin. However, another batting collapse saw the tourists fold up for a paltry 163 on their 69th Independence Day.
BCCI new head Vinod Rai confirms India’s participation in ICC Champions Trophy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s new interim head Vinod Rai put all speculations to rest and made it clear that India would be participating in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for June in England. According to a report in Bangalore Mirror, the former Comptroller and Auditor General of India said that the Indian cricket governing body will request the International Cricket Council not to change the controversial revenue model formula now but later in the year.
Joe Cooke praises teammates as Wests-UC look to get out of jail in Cricket ACT Douglas Cup
Wests-UC captain Joe Cooke and his North Canberra-Gungahlin counterpart Louis Rutzou may not have any fingernails left come Sunday morning.Cooke believes saying Wests were in a bit of trouble is “an understatement, we were in a lot of trouble” despite a clinical bowling performance to start the match.
Stephen Pearson hoping to enjoy another Indian Summer at Motherwell
Stephen Pearson is back at Motherwell with the hope of enjoying yet another Indian Summer in his long career, after enjoying an Indian winter once again in the first half of the season. But he was keen to point out that he is not just back in the rather chillier climes of Lanarkshire just to top up his pension pot.
Hussey warns Aus to avoid angering Kohli
Australia need a clear strategy to keep Virat Kohli in check and refrain from getting into verbal confrontations with the India captain during the four-Test series starting this month, former batsman Mike Hussey has said. Under leading batsman Kohli, India are unbeaten in their last 18 Tests, registering series wins in Sri Lanka and West Indies, while thumping South Africa, New Zealand and England at home.
New Zealand to launch urgent inquiry into Napier washout
IMAGE: Ground staff tend to the covers prior to the second One-day International between New Zealand and Australia at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images ew Zealand Cricket and local authorities have agreed to an urgent inquiry to determine why the second one-day international between the hosts and Australia was abandoned on Thursday without a ball being bowled.
India vs England: 6-yr-old boy injured by Suresh Raina’s six during 3rd T20I
Bengaluru: A six-year-old boy, sitting in the stands of Chinnaswamy Stadium during the final of T20 series between India and England, was injured when a six off Suresh Raina’s bat hit him, but returned to watch the remaining match after he was treated at a medical centre at the venue. “Satish was injured after one of Raina’s sixes landed on his left thigh.
Michael Vaughan and Liam Dawson among big names backing cricketer’s new venture
SOME of cricket’s biggest names have endorsed a former Bradford ace’s “game changing” new pair of playing shoes. David Paynter, 36, has spent the last two years designing the Payntr X Shoe, after being dissatisfied with the limited range and effectiveness of the cricket shoes available during his playing career.
Michael Vaughan and Liam Dawson among big names backing cricketer’s new venture
SOME of cricket’s biggest names have endorsed a former Bradford ace’s “game changing” new pair of playing shoes. David Paynter, 36, has spent the last two years designing the Payntr X Shoe, after being dissatisfied with the limited range and effectiveness of the cricket shoes available during his playing career.
Shaw a talented player but got a long way to go: Dravid
Batting legend and India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid described Mambai teen sensation Prithvi Shaw, part of the team for the ongoing youth ODI series against England, as a “talented” player who can become even better through learning and experience. “He is a talented player but he’s got a long way to go.
Shaw a talented player but got a long way to go: Dravid
Batting legend and India Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid described Mambai teen sensation Prithvi Shaw, part of the team for the ongoing youth ODI series against England, as a “talented” player who can become even better through learning and experience. “He is a talented player but he’s got a long way to go.
MS Dhoni hits maiden T20I half-century in 66th innings
MS Dhoni’s aggregate of 1153 runs was most by any batsman without a single fifty in T20 Internationals. Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored his maiden T20 half-century against England in the third and the final T20 international match in Bangalore.
MS Dhoni hits maiden T20I half-century in 66th innings
MS Dhoni’s aggregate of 1153 runs was most by any batsman without a single fifty in T20 Internationals. Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored his maiden T20 half-century against England in the third and the final T20 international match in Bangalore.
Funding campaign to help young Essex mum suddenly unable to walk
Husband Paul and their children Brayden, four and Harriet, two, have had to leave their house and move into a bungalow, so Amanda can use a wheelchair. Amanda, 35, suffered from sudden paralysis in January 2016.
The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission brought the charge against Andre Russell
West Indies’ Andre Russell has been banned from all cricket for a year by an anti-doping tribunal for failing on three occasions to file his whereabouts. But the three missed reports of his whereabouts in less than 12 months – amounting to a failed drug test under World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines – have cost the Jamaican.
India vs Bangladesh: Here is a complete lowdown of Virat Kohli’s Test …
Earlier in the evening, BCCI announced the team for upcoming one off-Test against Bangladesh. It is Abhinav Mukund who was recalled for the Test squad, while Wriddhiman Saha was picked as lone wicketkeeper and his inclusion led to the ouster of Parthiv Patel.
Limaye should represent BCCI in ICC meetings: Bindra
‘I would be happy to offer them any advise — of course only if asked — so the vultures that are waiting on the sides cannot yet again hijack the game we all love so much!’ ailing the Supreme Court’s move to appoint a four-member team of administrators to run the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, veteran cricket administrator Inderjit Singh Bindra on Tuesday said that renowned banker Vikram Limaye should take the lead in representing BCCI in the upcoming International Cricket Council’s meeting on February 4. “Now, as we herald a new future for the game, we need to learn from our mistakes. We need to have zero tolerance for selfish and vested interests.
Finch to lead Australia against SL in T20 series
Aaron Finch was Australia’s T20 captain before Steven Smith was handed the reins in all three formats. Opening batsman Aaron Finch will lead Australia in the absence of regular captain Steve Smith in next month’s three-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, the country’s cricket board said on Tuesday.
Diana Edulji vows to put BCCI’s house in order
MUMBAI: The first woman to hold a top post at India’s powerful and immensely wealthy cricket board vowed on Tuesday to put the scandal-plagued body’s house in order. Former India captain Diana Edulji was appointed on Monday to a four-member team tasked by the Supreme Court to oversee the running of the Board of Control for Cricket in India .
Vinod Rai, Ramachandra Guha Among 4 Members Appointed By SC As BCCI Administrators
The Supreme Court today appointed a four member-committee including historian Ramachandra Guha, former CAG Vinod Rai, IDFC official Vikram Limaye, and ex-women cricket captain Diana Edulji as administrators of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Sport24.co.za | Domingo: Is 77.78% a ‘fail’, then?
It is a far cry from when they looked such a motley, debilitated crew by the middle of 2016, following early exit from a triangular one-day international series in the Caribbean, another failed major-tournament quest , a home Test series loss to England and away thumping in that format by the Indians. But the turnaround of the national side in the two most relevant landscapes – Tests and ODIs – has been nothing short of startling … making it seem an especially jarring development that head coach Russell Domingo now knows, almost seven months before the completion of his current contract period, that he will have to reapply for the post.
Sachin Tendulkar: India are favourites against Australia
Mumbai: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly. India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith’s men starting February 23 in Pune.
India vs Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes working hard for fitness
Imrul Kayes stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington Getty Images Dhaka: Left-handed batsman Imrul Kayes is working hard to get fit in time for Bangladesh ‘s one-off Test against India in February in Hyderabad. The opener stood as wicketkeeper in place of injured Mushfiqur Rahim in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington and then opened the Bangladesh innings, reports bdnews24.com.
Government affirms support to cricket for blind
New Delhi, Jan 29 – Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Sunday affirmed the government’s support to promote cricket for the blind in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the second World T-20 Cricket for Blind Championship organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India here, he said the government will consider a suggestion from CABI to grant it recognition so that events related to blind cricketers get financial assistance from the government.
Klinger in line for Aussie call-up after Scorchers win BBL
Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer says he will do everything he can to ensure veteran batsman Michael Klinger gets a long-awaited call-up into Australia’s Twenty20 squad. The 36-year-old is yet to earn international honours, despite his outstanding domestic career in first-class, one-day, and Twenty20 ranks.
King-hit by Stoke Nayland as they maintain their lead at top of the 50-over points table
Stoke Nayland welcomed back Marty King to the bowler’s crease on Saturday as a key component in their hard-fought four-wicket win over Waimea Toi Toi United in the Nelson premier 50-over cricket series. It was the experienced King’s first outing of the summer as a substitute for Nelson representative bowler Dylan Eginton and he delivered on cue at the Marsden Rec, taking an impressive 4-27 off his 10 overs to help restrict WTTU to 181 off 49.1 overs.
Stuart Law appointed as Windies head coach
St. John’s, Antigua [West Indies], Jan. 28 : The West Indies Cricket Board has appointed former Australian batsman Stuart Law as the head coach of the team. Law takes over the position that has been lying vacant ever since WICB sacked Phil Simmons last September on disciplinary grounds.
Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”
Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”
India ‘A’ team announced for two-day practice game against Bangladesh
New Delhi [India], Jan. 28 : The all-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has selected the 14 member India ‘A’ squad for the two-day practice game to be played against Bangladesh at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad on February 5-6. Bangladesh will travel to India for a historic tour next month.
India ‘A’ team announced for two-day practice game against Bangladesh
New Delhi [India], Jan. 28 : The all-India Senior Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has selected the 14 member India ‘A’ squad for the two-day practice game to be played against Bangladesh at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad on February 5-6. Bangladesh will travel to India for a historic tour next month.