Cricket
New Zealand and England target day-night Test cricket
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has said it is targeting its first day-night Test match against England in 2018, while Lord’s and Edgbaston have been linked to staging English cricket’s first such occasion next summer.
ICC holds talks over new WT20s, BCCI considers ‘mini IPL’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly holding talks with its global broadcast partner, pan-Asian pay-television broadcaster Star Sports, over the potential staging of extra editions of its World Twenty20 national team tournament, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be considering launching a smaller version of its Indian Premier League (IPL) overseas.
New BCCI president Thakur vows to prioritise ‘transparency’
Anurag Thakur has vowed to prioritise “transparency, accountability and professionalism” at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after being unanimously elected as the new president of the governing body yesterday (Sunday).
Masters Champions League future secure despite financial concerns, say organisers
Masters Champions League (MCL) organisers have maintained that its future is secure amid financial concerns surrounding the fledgling Twenty20 cricket competition.
Delhi set for new cricket stadium
A new cricket stadium is set to be built on the outskirts of the Indian city of Delhi, according to the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).
ICC targeting additional World Twenty20 tournaments – report
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering adding extra editions of its World Twenty20 national team tournament in 2018 and 2022 as a means to tap into the rapidly developing format of the sport.
Manohar retains leadership role at ICC
Shashank Manohar has today (Thursday) become the first elected independent chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following approval of constitutional amendments by the sport’s world governing body.
Manohar quits as BCCI president ahead of ICC election
Shashank Manohar has today (Tuesday) resigned as president of the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a bid to retain power as chairman of the sport’s global governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan Super League chief seeks to bring forward expansion plan
Pakistan Super League (PSL) chairman Najam Sethi has said talks are taking place with the Twenty20 cricket competition’s franchises to bring forward expansion plans.
Pakistan Super League chairman hails profit for inaugural season
Najam Sethi, chairman of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has hailed the $2.6m (€2.3m) profit generated during the inaugural edition of the Twenty20 tournament as a “great achievement” for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Sticky wicket | Why the Fanatix legal ruling is welcome news for rights-holders
A recent UK High Court ruling against the operators of Fanatix was regarded as a victory for rights-holders. But what are the true implications of the case in a sector with many grey areas? Frank Dunne reports.
Government ruling casts doubt over South Africa’s Rugby World Cup bid
The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup was dealt a blow today (Monday) after Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula banned it and three other national federations from hosting and bidding for international events over failings in meeting racial transformation targets in their respective sports.
IPL to discuss overseas 2017 event, BCCI embraces day-night Test initiative
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has said it is considering staging the 2017 edition of Twenty20 competition the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad, while it plans to become the latest nation to embrace day-night Test cricket later this year.
Cricket Australia adds Canberra as new Test venue
Cricket Australia, the governing body of the sport in the country, has confirmed that capital city Canberra will host a Test match during the national team’s 2018-19 season.
BCCI names former Discovery exec as first CEO
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has today (Wednesday) moved to strengthen its governance by appointing Rahul Johri as its first chief executive.
PCB unveils new domestic competition
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has continued its overhaul of the domestic game by introducing a revamped one-day tournament, entitled the Pakistan Cup, to the calendar.
ICC chief targets World Twenty20 expansion
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has said he is keen to expand the World Twenty20 national team tournament and has stressed that cricket’s potential participation in multi-sport events such as the Olympic Games must not come at the expense of the governing body’s existing competitions.
West Indies players set for WICB meeting after World Twenty20 triumph
West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron has said the governing body will meet with its players in June in a bid to resolve the long-running financial dispute between the two parties.