Cricket
Case Studies: Three Examples of CRM and Ticketing Best Practice
Customer relationship management (CRM) has gone from being an embarrassment to a significant opportunity in sport as these three case studies - Cricket, Bowling and Major League Soccer - show very clearly.
England and Wales named 2017 World Test hosts
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that England and Wales will host its inaugural World Test Championship in 2017.
ICC responds to FICA’s Marsh
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has hit back at comments from Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) executive chairman Paul Marsh.
FICA refers ICC committee case to ethics officer
The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) has referred the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s case of appointing commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan as a cricket committee member to the ICC ethics officer.
BCCI suspends Rajasthan Royals co-owner
The BCCI (Board for Control of Cricket in India) has suspended Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra after alleged charges of spot-fixing during six IPL (Indian Premier League) matches.
Rajasthan Royals team owner has passport seized
Police investigating allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament have reportedly seized the passport of Rajasthan Royals team owner Raj Kundra.
FICA reorganises its top ranks
The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) has announced Paul Marsh as its new executive chairman and Ian Smith as its chief operating officer, following yesterday’s resignation of its CEO Tim May.
FICA chief May resigns following “failing” ICC system
Tim May, chief executive of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), has resigned, due to the “threats, intimidation and backroom deals” of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Match-fixing Ashraful: “Please all forgive me”
Bangladesh batsman and former captain Mohammad Ashraful has admitted to fixing cricket games and has asked for forgiveness after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) suspended him.
ECB proposes to host county cricket overseas
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly proposing to host county cricket overseas in March to avoid a busy schedule and early-season weather issues.
Two top BCCI officials resign
Two top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, honorary secretary Sanjay Jagdale and treasurer Ajay Shirke, have resigned from their posts in the wake of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing and betting scandals.
Sri Lanka Cricket scores record sponsorship deal
Dialog Axiata has sealed a three-year deal with Sri Lanka Cricket, representing the country’s biggest sponsorship deal, according to the Daily Financial Times newspaper.
2019 Cricket World Cup venues limited to ten slots
Venues across England and Wales will be competing for ten available hosting slots following yesterday's award of the 2019 Cricket World Cup to the region.
Kent’s historic home to change name under Shepherd Neame deal
Kent County Cricket Club has agreed a naming rights deal with Shepherd Neame to rebrand its home ground.
Sreesanth proclaims spot-fixing innocence
Arrested Rajasthan Royals cricketer S. Sreesanth has proclaimed his innocence, despite reports last week of the bowler admitting to spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pune Warriors pull out of IPL
Sahara Group-owned Pune Warriors has withdrawn from the scandal-hit Indian Premier League (IPL), following a dispute over franchise fees.
ECB unveils ambitious initiative
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today unveiled plans to develop the game at all levels through its Champion Counties initiative.
Royals bowlers appear in court
Rajasthan Royals bowlers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan will appear in court today over spot-fixing allegations.