Former New Zealand all-rounder, Grant Elliot has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 21 (Tuesday). Meanwhile, the decision came after his stint with Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast, which ended when the team failed to qualify for the knockouts. Grant Elliott played 83 first-class games, 211 List A games and […]
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Mitchell Johnson Retires from All forms of Cricket, Not to Continue in T20
Mitchell Johnson, the fiery fast bowler from Australia, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Johnson admitted the fact that his body was starting to shut down. Thus, the southpaw pacer will not continue In the T20 circuit. In fact, Johnson had bid adieu to the Big Bash League with Perth Scorchers […]
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World Cricket Committee Ponders to Introduce ‘Shot Clock’
The World Cricket Committee is considering to introduce the shot clock in the game. Therefore, there would be a stipulated time to complete one over. If the bowling team fails to achieve the target of the allotted time, then a penalty of runs would be levied on the fielding team. In fact, this move is […]
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Ball-Tampering Threatens Cricket’s DNA – ICC CEO David Richardson
International Cricket Council CEO David Richardson believes that the recent events of Ball-Tampering threaten cricket’s DNA. David Richardson believes Cricket’s DNA is based on integrity. Richardson had delivered a lecture at annual MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at Lord’s on Monday. The ICC CEO talked about how the Ball Tampering takes away the authenticity from […]
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Mandhana equals fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket
Taunton, Jul 30: India’s star batswoman Smriti Mandhana equalled the record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket during a Kia Super League encounter between Western Storm and Loughborough Lightning. Mandhana equalled New Zealand’s Sophie Devine’s record of notching up a half-century in 18 balls, set against India during a T20 International back in 2015. […]
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Chris Gayle Equals Shahid Afridi’s Record of Most International Sixes
Windies combative batsman Chris Gayle has joined Shahid Afridi record of most International sixes. Gayle who hit his 476th maximum in the ODI decider against Bangladesh joined Shahid Afridi in the elite list. In fact, Gayle smashed five half-a-dozen in his blistering knock of 73 runs off just 66 balls. However, Gayle’s knock went in […]
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Danushka Gunathilaka Handed 6-months Ban by Sri Lanka Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has suspended star cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka with immediate effect from six international matches for breaching the ‘Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation.’ SLC suspended him for three matches for violating the contract that he has entered to with Sri Lanka Cricket. And the remaining three matches because of breaching the […]
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ENG vs IND 2018: I hope Test Cricket Doesn’t Die – Bishan Singh Bedi
Being a hardcore cricket fan, hearing the termination of Test cricket is always a hard thing to receive. Of late, a lot of modifications to Test cricket has been made and tried. Meanwhile, the Indian legend, Bishan Singh Bedi isn’t pleased a bit with the idea. The former India player wants the top two teams, India […]
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Sri Lanka Cricket to Probe Danushka Gunathilaka Incident
As per reports in the AFP, it is learnt that Danushka Gunathilaka’s suspension from all forms of cricket pending enquiry is related to a sexual assault which happened during the wee hours of Sunday. The SLC has earlier suspended Gunathilaka with immediate effect. The survey wasn’t carried out. However, as per reports, the incident involves […]
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Sri Lanka Cricket Suspends Danushka Gunathilka, Pending Inquiry on the Subject
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) released a media release on Sunday which states the national team opener, Danushka Gunathilaka has been suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. Danushka Gunathilaka under the hammer, again The enquiry on the subject is still pending though. The suspension was handed to the opener just after […]