NEW DELHI: India’s highly successful pace quartet will be on top of its game in Tests for “at least two more years” even as coaches and selectors collectively zero in on the next batch of potent match-winners, feels national bowling coach Bharat Arun. Ishant Sharma (297 wickets from 97 Tests), Mohammed Shami (180 wickets from … Read more
NEW DELHI: Some of the ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket border on the impractical and will need a review when the cricketing world is closer to action, feel former players Aakash Chopra, Irfan Pathan and Monty Panesar. Last week, the International Cricket Council recommended a host of “back to cricket” guidelines including 14-day pre-match … Read more
KARACHI: The authorities must not postpone the T20 World Cup in haste since the showpiece event is the best product to highlight cricket once activities resume, Pakistan head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq has said. Misbah said though logistics is a huge challenge due to the prevailing circumstances, the authorities must deliberate enough before arriving … Read more
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and “things will go back to normal” once the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control. The Kumble-led panel recommended a ban on saliva to minimise the risk of infection. On … Read more
DUBAI: The ICC has advised its member nations to exercise caution while resuming cricket activities, fearing a spurt in local transmission with many countries still struggling to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. As member nations ease restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic, the International Cricket Council on Friday issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at getting the sport … Read more