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Revenue share is 'starving' grassroots - Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland believes the revenue-share model which the body is trying to dump in its ongoing pay negotiations with players will ‘starve’ the funding of grassroots game.
27 May 2017, 09:57 AM

India advertise for new coach despite Kumble success

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) invites applications for the head coach's role but will also consider a contract extension for incumbent Anil Kumble.
25 May 2017, 11:12 AM

Dead parrot leads to Black Cap Bracewell's conviction

New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell is sentenced to 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to drink-driving after dogs ate his pet parrot.
25 May 2017, 11:01 AM

Morgan ton sets up big win

England captain Eoin Morgan's fine century lays the platform for a 72-run win over South Africa at Headingley on May 24, 2017.
24 May 2017, 21:21 PM

Mushfiqur and Riyad were unbelievable: Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza heaps praise on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, whose unbroken 72-run sixth-wicket stand delivered Bangladesh’s first away or neutral-venue win over New Zealand in Dublin on May 24.
24 May 2017, 21:02 PM

Australia cricketers move to take back image rights

Australian cricketers unveil plans to take back their own image rights, firing the latest salvo in an ongoing pay battle with the country's cricket board.
24 May 2017, 07:07 AM

Scotland slay Sri Lanka in landmark win

Kyle Coetzer and Matthew Cross both score hundreds as Scotland beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Beckenham, southeast England, for a historic success on Sunday.
22 May 2017, 07:08 AM

Sheikh Jamal beat Mohammedan by 1 wicket

In a high-scoring cliffhanger, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club defeats Mohammedan Sporting Club by one wicket with 2 balls remaining in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match at BKSP’s No. 3 Ground.
21 May 2017, 07:31 AM

Five-for-none in cataclysmic collapse

Hampshire County Cricket Club suffered a spectacular collapse in their county championship match, losing their first five wickets in less than three overs.
21 May 2017, 06:25 AM

24 picked for U-19 camp

The Bangladesh Cricket Board selected 24 cricketers for the Bangladesh Under-19 training camp.
20 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Ntini's son makes U-19s

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday named the 15-man South Africa Under-19s squad that will take on 2016 ICC Under-19 World Cup winners, the West Indies, in a five-match Youth One-Day International (ODI) series from July 9.
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Sk Jamal win thriller

Iftekhar Sajjad captured four wickets after Junaed Siddique hit a hundred as Brothers Union upset Mohammedan Sporting Club by 129 runs in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at BKSP.
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Pakistan's Nawaz suspended for not reporting suspect approach

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for two months for failing to report a suspect approach to indulge in corruption, the country's cricket board has said.
18 May 2017, 08:00 AM

Stoinis fit for CT

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been declared fit for next month's Champions Trophy after recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered at the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this month.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Liton’s 136 propels Abahani to 333

Abahani Limited rode on Liton Das’s blistering knock of 136 to pile up 333 in 49.5 overs against Legends of Rupganj in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match at BKSP’s No. 4 Ground today.
17 May 2017, 08:47 AM

Joe Root to bring aggression back: Shane Warne

Widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in the history of the game, Australia’s Shane Warne expects new captain Joe Root to change the way England play Test cricket.
16 May 2017, 08:31 AM

Ashraful stars in rare Kalabagan win

Mohammad Ashraful regains some form to guide Kalabagan to only their second win, Gazi Group win their ninth match in nine rounds and Prime Bank clinch a thriller by one run
15 May 2017, 09:24 AM

Pakistan press for victory

Departing stalwarts Younis Khan and captain Misbah ul Haq failed to make an impact in their farewell international innings but Pakistan were poised to press for a series-clinching victory over the West Indies at stumps on the fourth day at Windsor Park in Dominica on Saturday.
14 May 2017, 06:15 AM

Yuvraj eyes good show

Veteran batsman Yuvraj Singh is hopeful that he can make a "meaningful contribution" in India's Champions Trophy title defence during the June 1-18 marquee event in England.
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM

New Perth Stadium not ready for Ashes, test remains at WACA

The new Perth Stadium will not be finished in time for the third Ashes test between Australia and England in December and the match will therefore be hosted at the traditional WACA ground, Cricket Australia confirmed on Wednesday.
10 May 2017, 10:01 AM