Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has criticised the lack of accountability in English cricket following the decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to retain head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key after a heavy Ashes defeat. Read More: Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England England suffered a […]
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ECB insists Pakistani players will not be frozen out the Hundred
Pakistani players will not be discriminated against in selection for the Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday, despite reports they could be overlooked due to political tensions with India. The BBC reported last week that the four Indian-owned franchises of the eight-team competition – Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave […]
Harry Brook banned from IPL for two years after last-minute withdrawal
England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after withdrawing at the last moment. He pulled out of his contract with Delhi Capitals to focus on international cricket, causing disappointment among team officials and fans. Local media confirmed the ban on Friday, citing IPL regulations that discourage […]
ECB unveils plan to push climate-friendly investments
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank on Monday unveiled plans to make its monetary policy greener but met with criticism from environmental groups who urged the Frankfurt-based institution to go further. The steps by the ECB’s governing council “aim to better take into account climate-related financial risk” and “support the green transition of the economy in […]
ECB chairman Ian Watmore resigns weeks after cancelling Pakistan tour
Chief of England Cricket Board (ECB), Ian Watmore, resigns from his post after increasing pressure since the cancellation of England’s tour to Pakistan. In the first public statement after canceling the tour, Watmore said: “I’m very sorry to anyone who feels hurt or let down by our decision, particularly in Pakistan.”Watmore served ECB for 10 months […]
PCB in close contact with ECB for the safety of players
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been in close contact with the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding concerns about the health and safety of its players since the news of Covid-19 outbreak in the England camp was shared with it on late Monday evening. The PCB is satisfied by the assurances and guarantees […]
England says no official request from India to change test dates
London: England and Wales Cricket Board say there has been “no official request” from India to move the dates of the five-Test series due to take place in August and September. It follows reports that alterations to the schedule have been surfaced on an informal basis. Due to the country’s coronavirus crisis, the postponement of […]
England great Broad warns against ‘cheap’ Test caps
LONDON: Stuart Broad has warned against Test caps being given out “free and cheap” due to England’s controversial rest and rotation policy. The veteran seamer also said Monday he was looking forward to life under a new England regime given former national selector Ed Smith “probably didn’t rate me.” But Broad, now a Test specialist, […]
Archer out of NZ series due to elbow injury
Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England’s two-Test series against New Zealand, starting at Lord’s on June 2, and may face surgery on his troublesome right elbow after failing to come through this week’s return to the first-class action. Archer was withdrawn from this year’s IPL before it was postponed earlier this month and […]
Chris Silverwood rested for Sri Lanka, Pakistan ODI series
Chris Silverwood will miss the ODI series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as part of England’s rest-and-rotation policy. Silverwood, the England coach, was one of few ever-presents on England’s tours of Sri Lanka and India and accepts he will find it hard to switch off. But he also acknowledged the need for fallow periods amid […]