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Ban on use of saliva to polish ball made permanent; ICC makes several major changes to playing conditions
The ICC has announced several changes to its 'playing conditions' after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified the recommendations from the Sourav Ganguly-led Men's Cricket Committee. The main changes to the playing conditions come into effect from October 1, 2022, which means they will be applicable in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia from October 16.
Controversy as Carlsen quits Niemann game after one move; India's Arjun Erigaisi emerges leader
The world champion caused a wave of shock when he pulled out of a match for the second time in two weeks, seemingly in protest at alleged cheating. Carlsen has yet to openly accuse Niemann of anything directly and the chess world is waiting on his next move. However, by quitting his Round 6 game in the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour event, he gifted Niemann three points, according to a statement from Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022.
Kane Williamson's return to form is just round the corner: Coach Stead
Williamson, 32, who had guided the Black Caps to the T20 World Cup final against Australia in the UAE last year, has struggled of late, especially after suffering an elbow injury in 2020. Several former cricketers have been critical of his form and have asked New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to replace him.
New Zealand include Ferguson, Bracewell and Allen in squad for T20 World Cup
Two players who recently declined the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract -- Trent Boult and Jimmy Neesham -- also find a place in the squad and so does Finn Allen, who is one of the newest players to bag a central contract. The side once again will be captained by batting stalwart Kane Williamson, who will be at the helm of the T20 World Cup team for the third time, according to ICC.
Shelley Nitschke named Australia women's cricket head coach; replaces Mott in permanent role
One of the world's leading all-rounders, Nitschke broke into the Australian team in 2005 as a 28-year-old and went on to play 80 ODIs, 36 T20Is and six Tests. She amassed over 3,000 runs and claimed more than 150 wickets with her left-arm orthodox bowling. She was named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2010 and claimed four (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) consecutive Belinda Clark Awards, according to ICC.
Abu Dhabi T10: USA's Strikers acquire New York franchise; Yuvraj announced as a mentor
The enigmatic left-hander Yuvraj Singh has been brought on board as the Team Mentor. He was previously part of the Abu Dhabi T10 league in 2019. The franchise has brought in Kieron Pollard as their Icon player and also signed England's 2019 ODI World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan as their Platinum player. Azam Khan, from Pakistan, and Ireland's Paul Stirling are the two Category A players signed by the franchise.
Ricky Ponting not sure Kohli can surpass Tendulkar's record of most tons
In doing so, Virat Kohli equalled Australia skipper Ricky Ponting's record of 71 international tons, moving to joint second behind Sachin Tendulkar (100) in the list of players with most hundreds. The inordinately long dry spell and advancing age make Ponting think Kohli may not able to surpass Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries, now that he has ended the run drought with his latest century.
Working on improving my strike rate in Powerplay, says KL Rahul ahead of Australia T20Is
KL Rahul, who has recently returned from an injury and played his first series against Zimbabwe last month, says it is something he is working at. "It's obviously something that every player works towards. Nobody is perfect, nobody in that dressing room is perfect," Rahul said in the pre-match press conference here on Monday.
FIFA president Infantino may come to India to meet PM Modi
During the Executive Committee meeting of AIFF held here on, the members were informed about the development. The newly-elected president of AIFF, Kalyan Chaubey opened the proceedings by informing the Executive Committee about the development and talks with the Government of India and the Qatar Football Association.
Katerina Siniakova outlasts Elena Rybakina in Portoroz for third singles title
Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic took 3 hours and 6 minutes to squeak past Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, fighting back from a set and a break down to claim her third career singles title.It is Siniakova's first singles title in five years. She won her previous two singles crowns in 2017, at Shenzhen and Bastad.
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