Cricket
IPL franchises face uncertain future
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions are facing up to the prospect of exiting the Twenty20 cricket competition after organisers said their contracts would not be automatically extended.
BCCI decides against Champions Trophy boycott, continues ICC battle
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stepped away from the threat of a boycott of the forthcoming Champions Trophy national team tournament, but has said it is keeping its legal options open amid continued dissatisfaction over planned reforms of the world game by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC ramps up backing of women’s cricket for World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today (Thursday) announced a tenfold increase in prize money for the 2017 Women’s World Cup, along with unprecedented broadcast plans for the national team tournament, as part of efforts to bring gender parity to the sport.
London Stadium lined up for Cricket World Cup matches
London Stadium looks set to host matches at the 2019 Cricket World Cup after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly outlined its intention to stage two high-profile games at the 66,000-capacity venue.
Players’ union rejects Cricket Australia pay offer
The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), the organisation that represents professional players in the country, has turned down the latest pay offer from Cricket Australia (CA), accusing the sport’s national governing body of trying to “short change” grassroots investment.
BCCI weighs up options as ICC drives through reforms
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering its options after it was comprehensively outvoted on plans to introduce a revamped financial model in the world game and substantial constitutional changes at the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ECB members give green light to new Twenty20 competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will press on with the development of a new Twenty20 competition to rival the likes of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) after a change to the governing body’s statutes was overwhelmingly approved by its members.
ICC and BCCI make counter proposals ahead of key reform talks
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly made a fresh financial offer to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as meetings begin today (Wednesday) in an effort to drive through a major reform package for the sport.
Indian sportswear brand targets growth through ICC deal
Fledgling Indian sportswear company Zeven has agreed a four-year merchandising contract with the International Cricket Council (ICC) as it seeks to build its business.
F1, cricket mogul Mallya arrested on fraud charges
Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, who has a significant interest in the Formula One motor-racing series and cricket, has sought to play down his arrest by British police today (Tuesday), with the Indian government seeking his extradition back to his home country concerning allegations of fraud.
Caribbean Premier League confirms US return in 2017
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 cricket competition has secured approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to return to the US later this year.
Pakistan international handed ban in PSL corruption investigation
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today (Wednesday) issued a one-year ban to national team bowler Mohammad Irfan for corruption offences related to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Twenty20 tournament.
Headingley set to secure international future after funding agreement
Leeds City Council has agreed in principle to support a funding agreement to redevelop the North-South Stand at Headingley, in a move that is set to secure the English venue’s future as an international cricket ground.
ECB lifts lid on plans for new T20 competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled the details behind its new domestic Twenty20 competition as it prepares to today (Tuesday) drive through a major amendment to its constitution that will allow it to proceed with forming the tournament.
Manohar defers ICC resignation
Shashank Manohar has today (Friday) agreed to defer his recent resignation as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
BCCI hikes pay deals
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its national team players will receive significantly higher salaries for the 2016-17 season.
BCCI hits out at ‘vague and unclear’ ICC reform package
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signalled its opposition to the proposed reforms of the world game outlined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) stating they will “adversely affect” the very nature of the world governing body.
Cricket Australia places ‘landmark’ pay offer on the table
Cricket Australia (CA) has moved to end a player compensation model that has been in place for two decades by making what it claims is a landmark offer that will include female cricketers for the first time.