As per a tentative schedule for this season drawn up by batting legend Rahul Dravid, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, and interim IPL CEO Hemang Amin, the Mushtaq Ali Trophy will begin from November 19, just after the IPL, and culminate on December 7, while the Ranji Trophy will kick off from December 13 and end on March 10. It means that last season's Ranji champions Saurashtra will be denied a chance to play the traditional Irani Cup tie against Rest of India. … [Read more...] about Vijay Hazare tournament set to be skipped in rejigged calendar
Mithali, Jhulan target 2022 Women’s World Cup
"There's always a positive to take out of any situation, in this case too , I say more time for planning and preparations. Same vision, same goal, " Mithali tweeted in a response to rescheduling of the World Cup, which was originally set to be played in 2021 in New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Mithali, Jhulan target 2022 Women’s World Cup
BCCI receives government permission to conduct IPL 2020 in UAE
The franchises, who had been waiting for the official government go-ahead until Monday morning, will shortly meet with the BCCI office bearers where the board will discuss the the Standard Operating Procedures as well as address any concerns franchises have before jetting off to UAE around August 21. … [Read more...] about BCCI receives government permission to conduct IPL 2020 in UAE
PCB set to appeal against reduction of Akmal’s ban
"The PCB doesn't take any pride in seeing a cricketer of Umar's stature being banned for corruption, but as a credible and respectable institution, we need to send out a loud and clear message to all our stakeholders that there will be no sympathy whatsoever for anyone who breaches the regulations. … [Read more...] about PCB set to appeal against reduction of Akmal’s ban
Younis-Masood share good working relationship – Misbah
Misbah, however, pointed out that Pakistan can take a lot of positives from the game, especially Shan Masood showing the required technique and temperament to compose a brilliant 156. The Pakistan coach also observed that Masood has a good working relationship with the current batting coach, Younis Khan. "Shan Masood batted really well and it was great to see his partnerships with, first, Babar Azam and then Shadab Khan that shifted the momentum. … [Read more...] about Younis-Masood share good working relationship – Misbah
